Well, November is almost over - but I have good reason for being absent from the blog world.  So here is a list of things I'm thankful for.  I'll try to remember specifics for each day if possible, but at least I'll list out some blessings :)

3rd - Having a couple of days off of work to veg and prep.  AND spending time with family at the final baby shower :) AND talking to Natalie - who was my doula as well :)

4th - Henlie :)  there are more, but we'll go over those when I finally post her birth story

5th - Having the day off of work anyway so I had some time to give my boss notice I wasn't going to be at work :)

6th - Leaving the hospital AND my mother-in-law for helping carry all of our crap to the car AND Jason and Camile for letting us borrow their bassinet.

7th - Having Matt home with us.

8th - Mocha being just fine with the baby.

9th - Matt getting our bassinet put together.

10th - Matt being such a cute dad to our little girl (and yes, it is weird to think that I am saying that - not that he's a good dad, but that he *is* a dad and we *have* a little girl).

11th - Neighbors and friends who brought us meals - very tasty!

12th - Tender moments with Henlie, like seeing her interlock her fingers while she's eating.

13th - As mentioned previously, my smart phone and Camile :)

14th - Facebook and phones - both to chat and send texts and pictures on.  My poor parents still haven't been up to see her yet.

15th - Henlie's many different expressions.  So fun :)

16th - Awesome gifts you don't think of having - like the "swaddle pod" Lynell got us.  It's awesome :)

17th - Scriptures - having not gone to church for a few weeks, scripture reading definitely helps put things in perspective and helps to keep that Spirit a little more easily than not reading them - even if it is about how to build the tabernacle and do sacrifices properly (ick).

18th - Adorable outfits for Henlie - although I can't remember where they all came from.  Oh, and an outfit having pants that will actually stay up on her! Woot!

19th - Our pediatrician's office - okay, and him too :) - and Henlie getting some whole numbers on her measurements (in terms of her percentile).  Her two week check was on the 19th.  Although she wasn't quite back up to her birth weight, she weighed 5 lbs. 1 oz. (0.05%), height = 19.25 inches (9%), and head circumference = 13 inches (3%) AND seeing friends I don't see often and getting to catch up :)

20th - Having our very own house - even if Matt is already ready to move :)

21st - Matt taking the day off of work and getting to hang out with him :) AND spending time with family AND yummy dinner that Jason and Camile made AND adorable outfit they got her and Charlie so they can match :)

22nd - Thanksgiving! Getting to spend time with our families!

23rd - Not worrying about Black Friday at all :)

24th - Getting some errands done....okay, one of three, but we did *try* to get a replacement CO detector....

25th - More family time for Sunday dinner! AND new episode of Once Upon a Time.  I was sad the Sunday before to rush home only to find they skipped that week :p

26th - Medicine that may or may not have helped Henlie feel better, but at least it gives me one more thing to try to help her when she isn't feeling well AND her calming down when Matt cuddled her, even though he got no sleep before his long day of work and school.

27th - Having a healthy 3 week old baby girl, even though today was her due date.  AND my mother-in-law for coming over and holding Henlie so I could shower, feed the animals, and have some breakfast.  If only my little girl could feel better now :(