I am not feeling particularly grateful for anything today. My students are out of control, my belly is itchy, I have to pee every five minutes, and I'm so tired that I was ready for bed two hours ago. (Current time: 8:09 PM) But, despite all of the things I have to whine about, I realized today that I have a lot to be grateful for. So instead of my usual pessimistic post, I am going to tell about all the great things in my life right now. First, I am married to the greatest person in the world. He listens to me whine, lets me buy pet rats, cooks dinner, does dishes, does laundry, and rubs my back any time I need him to. Second, we get to have a baby! Even though being pregnant isn't as awesome as I thought, I am so excited and grateful that this baby is going to come into our family. I'm grateful that I have a stable job. I am also grateful that I only have 6 weeks until I get to retire so I can hang out with the little person in my belly full time. I'm grateful that Jared is graduating and willing to work hard to support our family. I'm grateful that both Jared and I have amazing families. They love us, feed us delicious food, and give us good advice. Our kids are definitely going to be spoiled in the grandparent department. I'm excited that my little brother comes home from his mission in three days! I'm grateful that I have the gospel and am sealed to my family forever. I'm grateful for good friends who are so positive and help me remember to be grateful for what I have. Wow, that's a lot of gratitude. But the crazy thing is that it doesn't even scratch the surface of the blessings in my life. Writing it all down makes the itchy belly, shrinking bladder, and rotten fifth graders seem pretty insignificant. And to end this post...here is a picture of my big fat belly (that I am very grateful for.) 
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Bless your little heart Amy. It's good to see (hear?) the update. There really is something growing in there, huh? :) Don't worry, you are a cute pregnant girl and will be a great mom! We need to do lunch and update eachother!
Thank you for the post of your cute belly! You're amazing Amy! Thanks for the positive post. I need to count my many blessings too. It's amazing how life just seems to be so horrible at times but it's really so gooooood. Have a great rest of the week my friend.
Amy,
You are simply amazing. I love your great perspective about counting blessings. This semester has been quite a crazy and busy one, and it is good to have the best husbands in the world. I am so excited that your brother is coming home, and that you are expecting. Congrats again.
:)Shayla
You are awesome! And you look great. Way to point out the good when you're so miserable. I remember that! Still just so excited for you!
Oh, you look so cute pregnant! It's been FOREVER!
(Forever since I've seen you, that is.)Oh, I like the part about you retiring, too. I wish I could retire right now. Only a couple of years to go though, right?
Yay, an update! We are grateful to have you and Jared as well. Oh yeah and last but NOT least little
baby Madeo. Can't wait!
So cute! Being pregnant isn't the best but it's definately something to be grateful for. I have yet to post prego pictures but I'm glad you posted yours!!
You're so cute pregnant!
Finally a pic of your preggo belly! Its so cute! Ya pregnancy is NOT fun! But its worth it:) Enjoy being pregnant though, that baby will be here before you know it and you'll never get a break:)
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