Alright

Before I begin...do any of you other bloggers out there ever see something, do something, hear something...and immediately think...oh this is going on the blog??? I sure hope I am not the only crazy one that does!!

Anyway...I love this song, Alright by Darius Rucker. It really makes you think that things are alright. Maybe you would like to buy that new expensive TV, car, house...maybe you would like to go out to a fancy dinner for our birthday...maybe you would like to fix everything in our house right now, maybe you would like a different job, maybe those new shoes, that purse or outfit are just screaming at you every time you go to the mall...but really things are alright!
You have your needs met. Most importantly there is roof over your head at night, you go to bed with someone you love at night, there is dinner on the table every night...
I think we all at times worry about what we don't have and gripe over it and wish that we had this or that...but really we have what we need. Those extra things would be nice, but would they really make your life that much better.

I know that I have a house that Seth and I have made into a very nice home for our son and ourselves. Sure it could be bigger, nicer, newer...but it is our home and it is just perfect for us.
Seth and I both have jobs. Even better we both have stable jobs. Sure, he has to travel at times, but he works for a great company that isn't going anywhere any time soon. I am a teacher, and right now there are many, many budget cuts in the district, but I have a job. Not my first choice for the upcoming year (I will be doing a 2nd/3rd grade combo class) but I love my school, the people I work with, and the kids...so it is worth it!!
I have an amazing little boy that is the love of our life. We should never take for granted how lucky we are to have a healthy, smart, fun loving child.
I have an amazing family. I don't know what I would do without my mom and dad and sister and brother in law. They are simply incredible.
And my husband...he is also pretty darn fantastic. He sticks by my side and roots me on when I need that extra push. He loves me so much and I am so lucky.

Basically, my life is more than alright, it is just perfect for me and my little corner of the world.