Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for the Northwest Family YMCA (among other things). I am at "the Y" many times each week. I am thankful for the wonderful ladies who work in Kid Stuff and take such great care of my kiddos so that I can: exercise, socialize, shower (anyone who spends time with me is also thankful for this one . . . hygiene is key!), read, catch up on my Bible study homework, take classes, watch my kiddos (without interruption) at swimming lessons, build up my muscles, take a swim, play a board game with the big kids, get a change of scenery, just have a little break and be renewed . . . oh, and get a chance to watch cable which we don't have at home (you know, HGTV, Jon & Kate + 8 and all that good stuff I wouldn't see otherwise). I am thankful for the outdoor pool(s) in the summer and the credit we get from our healthy insurance when we get there 12 times during the month. The Y is great and I am so thankful that it is part of my regular life. I would be a fat(ter) frazzled mess without, I'm afraid! Three cheers for the Y!