Today we took a walk in the village and found ourselves venturing to the woods.
One thing I always love about Germany is the woods. This is the second major forest area we've lived near and I love the seasons that change through them. Sebastian was in a great mood today too.
Before we knew it, we found ourselves at the goat farm on the edge of the woods. When Sebastian was first born his new little squeaks were more like goat noises so the first day we brought him home we took him to see the goats. Ever since then, we tend to walk by the goat farm all the time to see if the goats are home and if they are out and about.
Having had a good laugh at the goats, Sebastian kept pointing at the woods ahead and it seemed to me that he wanted to stroll through them so onward we went. As we walked, I started reflecting on what an amazing year it's been. I am going to say it (and not just because it's November) but I am incredibly blessed woman. I have an amazing and strong son. He's smart, clever, and pretty damn cute. He's definitely mechanically minded and loves trying to figure out machines, buttons, and pretty much anything. I have two wonderful dogs. They may have moments that drive me to insanity but they are good dogs and love their boy and let him do just about anything to them and they don't even flinch. My wonderful husband cannot be understated. This man is amazing. He works hard, at a job he's not exactly wild about, but it provides for his family and it allows him to start pursuing his dreams for bettering our family's financial future. He loves his son more than anything and completely melts in his presence. He adores his wife. I know it. ;) He would do anything for me and spoils me even when I feel like I haven't done anything to deserve it. He's supportive of my goals in life and in college.
That being said, I have to boast just a little more. I love, love, LOVE that he can support us. That he is mature enough to work at a job that provides us all with a very stable life. It still requires that he travels, often and last minute, sometimes to locations that are unsafe. It's nice to know that our parents are there for us should we ever need them but we love that we are providing for our son on our own. It is never a walk in the park for everyone, not even us. But I can't express just how good it feels to know that our parents can just enjoy being grandparents and spoil their grandson at their choosing. They don't have to worry if we are going to make rent or if we can afford food.
Everyone gives people flak this time a year, saying that people should be grateful year round. Here's how I see it: people are grateful year round. Some people just pay a little more attention to it when the year is coming to a close. Or when a lovely nature walk provides a lovely background for thought...with the happy squeals of a small child enjoying a cold fall day.
