Day 30: I am very thankful for Chief. After over 15 years of marriage, I still smile when I think of him. While marriage can be hard and life can get in the way for time spent together, I would not want to walk through this life with anyone other than Chief.
Another year of a month of thankfulness! This will be a yearly tradition because while I might not post every day, this exercise makes me keenly aware of all the blessings I have in my life.
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Monday, December 3, 2012
Thursday, November 29, 2012
Thankful: Day 26, 27, 28 & 29
Day 26: YoYo Dinners. YoYo stands for "You are On Your Own" for dinner. Everyone knows they can eat what they can find (within reason) and I am off the hook for making dinner.
Day 27: Lizard started basketball and her practice is inside! Hallelujah. I was able to read my book and watch her practice in realtive warmth. I am also thankful she loves basketball.
Day 28: Laying by the fireplace in the evenings.
Day 29: For the multiple kisses and hugs Little Man gives me each morning at school. Once I say "last one" so he knows it is time for me to go, I get five hugs and five kisses (on the lips!) from him and give him a "fake hug" in the air as I walk out of eye site. I have to walk him to his classroom door everyday. It would so much easier to drop him off in the car line (especially on cold, rainy days like today), but I know the time will end very soon that he will not hug and kiss me that way so I am very thankful.
Day 27: Lizard started basketball and her practice is inside! Hallelujah. I was able to read my book and watch her practice in realtive warmth. I am also thankful she loves basketball.
Day 28: Laying by the fireplace in the evenings.
Day 29: For the multiple kisses and hugs Little Man gives me each morning at school. Once I say "last one" so he knows it is time for me to go, I get five hugs and five kisses (on the lips!) from him and give him a "fake hug" in the air as I walk out of eye site. I have to walk him to his classroom door everyday. It would so much easier to drop him off in the car line (especially on cold, rainy days like today), but I know the time will end very soon that he will not hug and kiss me that way so I am very thankful.
Sunday, November 25, 2012
Thankful: Day 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25
Day 20: Having a excellent (and funny) OB/GYN doctor to care for me and deliver ALL three of my children. My OB is going to phase out of daily office care and be solely focused on hospital care for his practice's patients. This was probably the last time I will see him. He choked up when he said good-bye saying he will be miss being a part of people's families.
Day 21: My Dad being healthy and able to travel up for Thanksgiving.
Day 22: Being a Mom. I became a Mom 13 years ago today. The hardest job ever, but also the most amazing job ever.
Day 23: NOT heading out for Black Friday sales. I understand the deals people find, but I'd rather spend time at home with my family.
Day 24: Knowing that Chief and I are on the same page when it comes to big life philosophy type things … the ones that mean the most at the end of your life.
Day 25: Finally being able to go to church as a family again. Activities mess with our schedule A LOT so it feels good to be able to go again regularly, at least for now.
Day 21: My Dad being healthy and able to travel up for Thanksgiving.
Day 22: Being a Mom. I became a Mom 13 years ago today. The hardest job ever, but also the most amazing job ever.
Day 23: NOT heading out for Black Friday sales. I understand the deals people find, but I'd rather spend time at home with my family.
Day 24: Knowing that Chief and I are on the same page when it comes to big life philosophy type things … the ones that mean the most at the end of your life.
Day 25: Finally being able to go to church as a family again. Activities mess with our schedule A LOT so it feels good to be able to go again regularly, at least for now.
Monday, November 19, 2012
Thankful: Day 14, 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19
Day 14: My healthy children.
Day 15: A brisk walk with a friend and our puppies.
Day 16: Saying yes at the last minute to arranging a sleepover at our house for Lizard. Sleepovers (and playdates) are not easy for us because of Little Man; it is not a relaxing break for us as it is for most parents when their kids are occupied with their friend. It is MORE work for us. So we don't do them a lot at our house. But it made her smile and for that I am thankful.
Day 17: Heated leather seats. God bless whoever created this feature.
Day 18: A break from soccer for both Soccer Girl and Chief (from coaching). It will be nice to have our activity scheduled lightened significantly.... at least for a few weeks.
Day 19: Little Man and the silly way he says things. He was telling me the time on my digital clock and he said "6-4-E" (cause you know the digital 3 looks like and E!). And he said he can't wait to get his Adams Apple so he can match Dad, except for his face. He also calls Mint Milano cookies (yum) "Limp Pilanos" and remote control cars "Mote Cin-Can-Troll."
Day 15: A brisk walk with a friend and our puppies.
Day 16: Saying yes at the last minute to arranging a sleepover at our house for Lizard. Sleepovers (and playdates) are not easy for us because of Little Man; it is not a relaxing break for us as it is for most parents when their kids are occupied with their friend. It is MORE work for us. So we don't do them a lot at our house. But it made her smile and for that I am thankful.
Day 17: Heated leather seats. God bless whoever created this feature.
Day 18: A break from soccer for both Soccer Girl and Chief (from coaching). It will be nice to have our activity scheduled lightened significantly.... at least for a few weeks.
Day 19: Little Man and the silly way he says things. He was telling me the time on my digital clock and he said "6-4-E" (cause you know the digital 3 looks like and E!). And he said he can't wait to get his Adams Apple so he can match Dad, except for his face. He also calls Mint Milano cookies (yum) "Limp Pilanos" and remote control cars "Mote Cin-Can-Troll."
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
Thankful: Day 13
Day 13: I am thankful Little Man is doing so well in school.
School conferences are in early December and Little Man's teacher indicated in an email that if there were any issues (socially or academically) she has already spoken to the parents so there are no surprises come December. We get routine updates about his behavior and progress, but we have not had a special meeting! I never in a million years anticipated he would NOT be having difficulties in school. I know now we did the right thing moving to medication. As weird as I still feel giving him his dose every morning, I know it is what he needs to succeed. For that I am VERY thankful.
School conferences are in early December and Little Man's teacher indicated in an email that if there were any issues (socially or academically) she has already spoken to the parents so there are no surprises come December. We get routine updates about his behavior and progress, but we have not had a special meeting! I never in a million years anticipated he would NOT be having difficulties in school. I know now we did the right thing moving to medication. As weird as I still feel giving him his dose every morning, I know it is what he needs to succeed. For that I am VERY thankful.
Monday, November 12, 2012
Thankful: Day 9, 10, 11 & 12
Day 9: Snuggling on the couch with two of my three critters.
Day 10: Having a warm house to return to after an early morning soccer game in the cold (34 degrees!)
Day 11: Having time to read. I love to read and don't seem to find much time in the day so this was a treat.
Day 12: An evening with NO activities! This VERY rarely happens. A true blessing.
Day 10: Having a warm house to return to after an early morning soccer game in the cold (34 degrees!)
Day 11: Having time to read. I love to read and don't seem to find much time in the day so this was a treat.
Day 12: An evening with NO activities! This VERY rarely happens. A true blessing.
Thursday, November 8, 2012
Thankful: Day 5, 6, 7, & 8
Day 5: Having a working garage door again. Parking outside in the NW is miserable. So thankful for a dry "warm" car in the morning.
Day 6: The freedom to vote.
Day 7: Listening to Soccer Girl's coach talk to her and encourage her to play to her ability. And also how he related the skills she is working on to life (like if you have a problem, you have to communicate… whether that is on the field with your team or relationships in your life).
Day 8: Finding Wildtree last spring. I love this company and products. I like introducing people to cooking a healthier way.
Day 6: The freedom to vote.
Day 7: Listening to Soccer Girl's coach talk to her and encourage her to play to her ability. And also how he related the skills she is working on to life (like if you have a problem, you have to communicate… whether that is on the field with your team or relationships in your life).
Day 8: Finding Wildtree last spring. I love this company and products. I like introducing people to cooking a healthier way.
Sunday, November 4, 2012
Thankful: Day 3 & 4
Day 3: For my husband to drive an hour out of our way to let me purchase a consignment store find I left behind 5 days earlier. He did it without complaining or questioning. He gets me.
Day 4: Watching Soccer Girl at her ODP training. She is playing very well despite being exhausted. She is learning a life lesson about pushing through when you don't feel like it.
Day 4: Watching Soccer Girl at her ODP training. She is playing very well despite being exhausted. She is learning a life lesson about pushing through when you don't feel like it.
Friday, November 2, 2012
Thankful: Day 1 & 2
In honor of Thanksgiving I am doing a month of thankfulness like I did last year. It is wonderful to focus on being thankful each day for the big and small blessings in my life.
Day 1 - A quiet moment to close my eyes during the day
Day 2 - Four hours to myself IN MY OWN HOUSE while Little Man is on a field trip.
Day 1 - A quiet moment to close my eyes during the day
Day 2 - Four hours to myself IN MY OWN HOUSE while Little Man is on a field trip.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Thankful: Day 29 & 30!
Day 29 - thankful Little Man did not break his arm and for medical care so close to home.
Day 30 - my last day at my job. So very thankful to be back to working one day a week. While the budget will be tight again (sigh), the timing it good and we have a plan in place.
This was an interesting exercise to think daily about what I am thankful for. Even when I did not write it down daily, I could very easily think of what I was thankful…it was what stood out to me most. I just read this quote on Pinterest.
Day 30 - my last day at my job. So very thankful to be back to working one day a week. While the budget will be tight again (sigh), the timing it good and we have a plan in place.
This was an interesting exercise to think daily about what I am thankful for. Even when I did not write it down daily, I could very easily think of what I was thankful…it was what stood out to me most. I just read this quote on Pinterest.
What if you woke up today with only the things you thanked God for yesterday.
Monday, November 28, 2011
Thankful: Day 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28
Behind again!
Day 23 - realizing that while she is growing up fast, Soccer Girls is still very innocent. When filling out a form at the doctor's office, she asked if she lived in a shelter. No sweetie, you don't.
Day 24 - my extended family and having an abundance of food.
Day 25 - enjoying a good lazy day.
Day 26 - loving on a sweet puppy. She almost came home with us... if she wasn't $700.00!!
Day 27 - spending time at the library all by myself. It was just about 30 minutes, but it was so nice. The possibilities are endless...
Day 28 - waking my kids up in the morning. They are safe at home and are so beautiful.
Day 23 - realizing that while she is growing up fast, Soccer Girls is still very innocent. When filling out a form at the doctor's office, she asked if she lived in a shelter. No sweetie, you don't.
Day 24 - my extended family and having an abundance of food.
Day 25 - enjoying a good lazy day.
Day 26 - loving on a sweet puppy. She almost came home with us... if she wasn't $700.00!!
Day 27 - spending time at the library all by myself. It was just about 30 minutes, but it was so nice. The possibilities are endless...
Day 28 - waking my kids up in the morning. They are safe at home and are so beautiful.
Tuesday, November 22, 2011
Thankful: Day 18, 19, 20, 21, 22
Day 18 - traveling with good friends to see another good friend. So nice to spend time talking with adults and catching up. And, a delicious dinner.
Day 19 - watching the 4th Twilight movie during the day and shopping and eating out… all without interruptions, refereeing, or yelling.
Day 20 - see Chief after a few days away. I love that man.
Day 21 - watching Lizard practice basketball. Although she is tiny, she is quick and is learning a lot.
Day 22 - becoming a mom 12 years ago today.
Day 19 - watching the 4th Twilight movie during the day and shopping and eating out… all without interruptions, refereeing, or yelling.
Day 20 - see Chief after a few days away. I love that man.
Day 21 - watching Lizard practice basketball. Although she is tiny, she is quick and is learning a lot.
Day 22 - becoming a mom 12 years ago today.
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Thankful: Day 17
Day 17- Packing for a girls weekend. Excited to spend time with good friends, catching up, eating good food and just connecting without distractions.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Thankful: Day 15 & 16
Day 15 - Hearing that Soccer Girl wanted to deliver Thanksgiving food baskets with her youth group even though it was on her birthday. It was evident she is learning the lesson of giving (not just donating food to a bin) and selflessness. Turns out they are delivering them two days before her birthday anyway. :-)
Day 16 - Little Man having a great day today. He was so excited when I picked him up about his work and earning a prize today for his behavior. Love days like this! And I love that almost all of the pictures that he draws are of Little Man and Chief doing fun things. He loves his Daddy.
Day 16 - Little Man having a great day today. He was so excited when I picked him up about his work and earning a prize today for his behavior. Love days like this! And I love that almost all of the pictures that he draws are of Little Man and Chief doing fun things. He loves his Daddy.
Monday, November 14, 2011
Thankful: Day 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Yikes… I have gotten behind in documenting what I am thankful for each day here on the blog. But I have been noticing and writing it on a sticky note so I don't forget.
Day 10 - being able to hug all of my kids. Six years ago today a friend lost her oldest daughter in a teribble car accident. That is never too far from my mind.
Day 11 - having a very productive day and crossing a big project off my list… one I thought would drag into the weekend.
Day 12 - the red Starbuck's cup filled with hot cholocate on a cold day.
Day 13 - NOT having a Voodoo Donut. Thankful for some will power.
Day 14 - texting Chief during the day. I love the little chime on my iPhone when a text comes in and I see it is from him. Love. It.
Day 10 - being able to hug all of my kids. Six years ago today a friend lost her oldest daughter in a teribble car accident. That is never too far from my mind.
Day 11 - having a very productive day and crossing a big project off my list… one I thought would drag into the weekend.
Day 12 - the red Starbuck's cup filled with hot cholocate on a cold day.
Day 13 - NOT having a Voodoo Donut. Thankful for some will power.
Day 14 - texting Chief during the day. I love the little chime on my iPhone when a text comes in and I see it is from him. Love. It.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Thankful: Day 7, 8 & 9
Day 7 - finally starting a new technique with the kids (mainly Little Man and Lizard) to help stop the arguing, yelling and "swearing". So far I am very thankful for the results.
Day 8 - playing Duck Duck Goose and What Time is it Mr. Fox? with the family. Love the smiles and simple fun.
Day 9 - for Little Man's "out of the mouth of babes" comment this morning. Might just be the kick in the pants I need for make some healthy changes.
Day 8 - playing Duck Duck Goose and What Time is it Mr. Fox? with the family. Love the smiles and simple fun.
Day 9 - for Little Man's "out of the mouth of babes" comment this morning. Might just be the kick in the pants I need for make some healthy changes.
Sunday, November 6, 2011
Thankful: Day 5 & Day 6
Day 5 - time alone with Chief. Between work, activities and life in general, time without interruptions is few and far between. Even thought we just ran to the mall to help me find new jeans, it was so nice to spend a few hours alone.
Day 6 - watching Soccer Girl on the soccer field. She is a natural athlete and so fun to watch. I am so proud to be her Mom.
Day 6 - watching Soccer Girl on the soccer field. She is a natural athlete and so fun to watch. I am so proud to be her Mom.
Friday, November 4, 2011
Thankful: Day 4
Day 4 - a special date with my Little Man. Just the two of us on a Friday night building all sorts of Lego creations. My heart needed the reminder how special, loving and funny he can be. I love you Little Man.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Thankful: Day 3
Day 3 - knowing I will be back home and able to take my kids to school in less than a month.
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Thankful: Day 1 & 2
I have noticed on Facebook and the blog world the challenge to post one thing you are thankful for each day in November. I like that. I am going to post my "30 days of thankfuls" here on my blog. Maybe a few at a time, but 30 days of what I am grateful for… what makes me smile.
A dear friend of mine gave me Ann Voskamp's book One Thousand Gifts. It is a thought provoking book about finding thankfulness in your day to day life; in the daily grind of a messy kitchen and arguments over homework. If you have not read it, I would highly recommend it.
Day 1 - my three children.
Day 2 - hearing rain pour down while I am inside my warm house.
A dear friend of mine gave me Ann Voskamp's book One Thousand Gifts. It is a thought provoking book about finding thankfulness in your day to day life; in the daily grind of a messy kitchen and arguments over homework. If you have not read it, I would highly recommend it.
Day 1 - my three children.
Day 2 - hearing rain pour down while I am inside my warm house.
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