Just thinking

For some reason today, I just couldn't stop thinking how grateful I am for a Happy Marriage. When Josh and I started out, we had both just turned 18. Things were kind of hard, and we didn't treat each other the best. One day I just looked at him and said" It doesn't matter what you do, I am not going to get divorced, I come from divorced parents and I am not going to do that to my kids." Every time I think about that day I am grateful that we GREW up and decided to become mature about our marriage. I look at my kids and I am so grateful that they have grown up in a stable enviroment, A house with love and respect. My kids know that Josh and I are head over heals for each other. Our kids know that things aren't always peaachy, but know that No matter what mom and dad love each other, and that mom and dad love them. They Know that there are rules that they need to obey, and that they have chores that have to be done everyday. They know that there are no threats, what is said will be done. I think that is so important. Some kids just live wth threats.
I also think to my self what is more important, Loving yourself, or putting yourself first? Loving yourself most the time means that you are happy with the person you see in the mirror, and most the time you put yourself last. I know that sometimes it is good to put yourself first, but if you did that daily, you would be selfish.
I have had some great examples in my life, some good, and some bad. But when it comes down to I can always make it positive by saying that I learned something from both. I so I can truthly say I have learned from all examples in my life. I have learned things to do and not to do.
I just wanted to say that I am so grateful for all the people in my life. I am so grateful for my husband who is my Bestfriend, and for my children who are also my bffs. I am so grateful that I have such a good relationship with all of my kids. I always know what is going on in their lives.
I am thankful for all the wonderful friends that I have and for the good influences that you have been to me. There are a few of you that have helped me become a more positive person.
I hope that you all have a MERRY CHRISTMAS!