Tonight I'm enjoying the company of my never-home-Monday-night-husband and I'm grateful...
1. For our Kneaders dinner; I had a yummy turkey feta salad (& half of Erich's ham & cheese sandwich)
2. That today, when 5th period started, I was amazed at how quickly the day was going Horray for short work weeks!
3. For a car with decent tires, a warm heater, and a working radio.
4. For leftover crockpot shepherd's pie that I ate for lunch (& dinner yesterday).
5. For humor, laughter, and smiles induced by Erich being a complete goof tonight: running around with his eyes closed, making his surprised face, and patting his belly.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Today I'm worried the wind is going to blow the roof off the house and I'm grateful....
1. For my house....to keep us out of the wind and cold today. Brrr.
2. For weekends (I think I say this every week). But, truly, weekends during this school year are like giant gifts from heaven.
3. For chips & salsa, a lovely treat.
4. For my mom, who impromptu-ly made Erich & I dinner last night when we just happened to be in the neighborhood.
5. That I had a burst of energy this morning. With this burst of energy I swept/mopped behind the stove (found lots of lost gems behind/under), washed the cupboards, organized my shoes & winter clothes.
1. For my house....to keep us out of the wind and cold today. Brrr.
2. For weekends (I think I say this every week). But, truly, weekends during this school year are like giant gifts from heaven.
3. For chips & salsa, a lovely treat.
4. For my mom, who impromptu-ly made Erich & I dinner last night when we just happened to be in the neighborhood.
5. That I had a burst of energy this morning. With this burst of energy I swept/mopped behind the stove (found lots of lost gems behind/under), washed the cupboards, organized my shoes & winter clothes.
Monday, November 15, 2010
Monday, November 15, 2010
Tonight I'm craving a grape soda & I'm thankful...
1. That my mom got home safely from her N/S Carolina trip.
2. For Ben, who cleaned the kitchen and did laundry today. Also, he drew me a hot bath last night with epsom salts & bubbles. Loves.
3. That Erich sat through 2/3 of Sacrament meeting yesterday without having to go in the lobby. Granted, that was with the help of animal cookies, goldfish and Swedish fish...
4. For a super quick trip to the library with Erich tonight; I was able to check out lots of new books for him instead of spend money on them. He sure loves books.
5. For my sweats and slippers; after wearing tights and high heel boots all day, sweats and slippers are next to heaven.
1. That my mom got home safely from her N/S Carolina trip.
2. For Ben, who cleaned the kitchen and did laundry today. Also, he drew me a hot bath last night with epsom salts & bubbles. Loves.
3. That Erich sat through 2/3 of Sacrament meeting yesterday without having to go in the lobby. Granted, that was with the help of animal cookies, goldfish and Swedish fish...
4. For a super quick trip to the library with Erich tonight; I was able to check out lots of new books for him instead of spend money on them. He sure loves books.
5. For my sweats and slippers; after wearing tights and high heel boots all day, sweats and slippers are next to heaven.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Tonight I'm finally done folding laundry and I'm grateful...
1. For a phone call from my mom tonight. She's on the other side of the country enjoying time at a swanky health resort. Miss her.
2. That the second half of this week is picking up speed a little in comparison to the first part.
3. For dinner with Erich that started with a prayer where he folded his arms AND said "amen."
4. That my magic book strategy positively and effectively caught the attention of the majority of my students today. I had to find something to make verb tenses a little bit more fun.
5. For new razors. Period.
1. For a phone call from my mom tonight. She's on the other side of the country enjoying time at a swanky health resort. Miss her.
2. That the second half of this week is picking up speed a little in comparison to the first part.
3. For dinner with Erich that started with a prayer where he folded his arms AND said "amen."
4. That my magic book strategy positively and effectively caught the attention of the majority of my students today. I had to find something to make verb tenses a little bit more fun.
5. For new razors. Period.
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Tonight I treated myself to a hot bubble bath and I'm grateful...
1. For the yummy beef & barley soup I made for dinner, thanks to our realtor, who occasionally sends us recipe postcards with a catchy slogan that refers to said realtor as "an ingredient for home-buying & selling success."
2. That Ben was home with us tonight and that we sat down together for dinner and talked and then spent time--all 3 of us--just being silly before bedtime.
3. For the 45 minutes I got to clean the kitchen without Erich tugging at my leg or whining to be held. Ben kept him occupied by hanging up a bunch of butcher paper on the wall and giving him "colos" to draw with.
4. That Ben & his dad are, as I type, at the hospital with grandpa Hubert, giving him a blessing. Grateful for preisthood power.
5. For my sister-in-law Hilary for something sweet she did for me. LOVES!
1. For the yummy beef & barley soup I made for dinner, thanks to our realtor, who occasionally sends us recipe postcards with a catchy slogan that refers to said realtor as "an ingredient for home-buying & selling success."
2. That Ben was home with us tonight and that we sat down together for dinner and talked and then spent time--all 3 of us--just being silly before bedtime.
3. For the 45 minutes I got to clean the kitchen without Erich tugging at my leg or whining to be held. Ben kept him occupied by hanging up a bunch of butcher paper on the wall and giving him "colos" to draw with.
4. That Ben & his dad are, as I type, at the hospital with grandpa Hubert, giving him a blessing. Grateful for preisthood power.
5. For my sister-in-law Hilary for something sweet she did for me. LOVES!
Monday, November 8, 2010
Monday, November 8, 2010
Tonight I'm enjoying cold apple cider and I'm grateful...
1. That my Monday started out wonderfully, became somewhat sour, but ended with a snuggle and kiss from my favorite Little Man.
2. For coats, hot chocolate, heaters, and my slippers. Brr!
3. For the loonnnngggg night sleep I had last night-8:30pm-5:30am. I felt completely rested. For once.
4. For church yesterday; it was just what I needed, including the Sunday School lesson about the law of the fast.
5. For my cute grandma who called tonight to check up on me. She's the greatest.
1. That my Monday started out wonderfully, became somewhat sour, but ended with a snuggle and kiss from my favorite Little Man.
2. For coats, hot chocolate, heaters, and my slippers. Brr!
3. For the loonnnngggg night sleep I had last night-8:30pm-5:30am. I felt completely rested. For once.
4. For church yesterday; it was just what I needed, including the Sunday School lesson about the law of the fast.
5. For my cute grandma who called tonight to check up on me. She's the greatest.
Sunday, November 7, 2010
This morning I wish Erich got the memo about sleeping in and I'm grateful....
1. That my mom got to North? South? Carolina safely last night and that she texted me, yes, TEXTED me throughout her journey. She's becoming so tech-savy!
2. For Erich's cute little personality that made getting up early worth it.
3. That Erich realized he was still tired one hour after waking up and for his going to his room saying "nigh, nigh" while holding onto the crib. Gives me some more time to work on my YW lesson.
4. For weekends that recharge me, give me a time to relax, and allow me to hang out with my boys.
5. For the new Winco coupons...love me a $.48 canned veggie!
1. That my mom got to North? South? Carolina safely last night and that she texted me, yes, TEXTED me throughout her journey. She's becoming so tech-savy!
2. For Erich's cute little personality that made getting up early worth it.
3. That Erich realized he was still tired one hour after waking up and for his going to his room saying "nigh, nigh" while holding onto the crib. Gives me some more time to work on my YW lesson.
4. For weekends that recharge me, give me a time to relax, and allow me to hang out with my boys.
5. For the new Winco coupons...love me a $.48 canned veggie!
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Wednesday, October 3, 2010
Tonight I'm full of banana squash and I'm grateful...
1. That I am able to provide basic necessities for my family. And by basic necessities I mean Nutella and a new Elmo toothbrush for Erich.
2. For my mini break-through with some difficult students; talking about my non-Pitt bull Pitt bull really won over some of my hard core gangsters.
3. For the right to vote and the "I Voted" sticker (that Erich actually ate on our walk home from the polling station yesterday).
4. That even though my throat hurts like crazy, the pink eye is gone and I'm on to wearing a new, fresh pair of contacts.
5. For my maternity fleece jammy bottoms---no, I'm not pregnant, but I put them on today since all the other jammy bottoms were dirty and, wow, they are comfy! (albeit a little on the large size!)
1. That I am able to provide basic necessities for my family. And by basic necessities I mean Nutella and a new Elmo toothbrush for Erich.
2. For my mini break-through with some difficult students; talking about my non-Pitt bull Pitt bull really won over some of my hard core gangsters.
3. For the right to vote and the "I Voted" sticker (that Erich actually ate on our walk home from the polling station yesterday).
4. That even though my throat hurts like crazy, the pink eye is gone and I'm on to wearing a new, fresh pair of contacts.
5. For my maternity fleece jammy bottoms---no, I'm not pregnant, but I put them on today since all the other jammy bottoms were dirty and, wow, they are comfy! (albeit a little on the large size!)
Sunday, October 31, 2010
October 31, 2010
Tonight I'm wishing Halloween lasted longer and I'm very grateful...
1. That Ben had a good time on his school/conference trip to Louisville, KY AND that he returned safe.
2. That Erich tolerated wearing his lion costume 5 nights in a row: Thursday (HealthSouth party), Friday (grandpa's ward Halloween party), Saturday (Cornbelly's & dinner with cousins), and Sunday (to get the mandatory picture on the porch with his pumpkin). He didn't really love the face make-up though.
3. For my mom, who stayed with us while Ben was gone and for all her help with Erich (dropping off & picking up from the sitter).
4. For family who lives close and who we enjoy spending time with.
5. That tomorrow is the start of 2nd quarter, which means new seating charts, new curriculum, and new perspective of a whole bunch of stuff!
1. That Ben had a good time on his school/conference trip to Louisville, KY AND that he returned safe.
2. That Erich tolerated wearing his lion costume 5 nights in a row: Thursday (HealthSouth party), Friday (grandpa's ward Halloween party), Saturday (Cornbelly's & dinner with cousins), and Sunday (to get the mandatory picture on the porch with his pumpkin). He didn't really love the face make-up though.
3. For my mom, who stayed with us while Ben was gone and for all her help with Erich (dropping off & picking up from the sitter).
4. For family who lives close and who we enjoy spending time with.
5. That tomorrow is the start of 2nd quarter, which means new seating charts, new curriculum, and new perspective of a whole bunch of stuff!
Monday, October 25, 2010
Monday, October 25, 2010
Tonight I finished reading 170 memoirs and I'm grateful...
1. That I took the day off and got lots done (& by 'lots' I mean sitting on the couch, entering grades, and watching day time TV).
2. For family dinner; we've gone 2 nights in a row having dinner together, at the table, including prayer. Gotta start small, right?
3. For pink eye eye drops. (Though, pink eye stinks!)
4. For all the rain AND chilly temps. I say this now, but in another 2 months I'll be ready for spring!
5. For flannel sheets and heating blanket. Love my bed this time of year!
1. That I took the day off and got lots done (& by 'lots' I mean sitting on the couch, entering grades, and watching day time TV).
2. For family dinner; we've gone 2 nights in a row having dinner together, at the table, including prayer. Gotta start small, right?
3. For pink eye eye drops. (Though, pink eye stinks!)
4. For all the rain AND chilly temps. I say this now, but in another 2 months I'll be ready for spring!
5. For flannel sheets and heating blanket. Love my bed this time of year!
Friday, October 22, 2010
Friday, October 22, 2010
Tonight I have locked myself in my office and I'm grateful....
1. That Ben has the ability to get Erich to go back to bed without after waking up and wanting to play at 2:30am (All he wanted to do when I went in was to read the Itsy Bitsy Spider book and drink apple juice).
2. For the semi-save of tonight's dinner, spaghetti pie, after I grabbed it a bit too hard because Erich was thisclose to putting his hand on the open stove door. No one got burnt, but 1/3 of the spaghetti pie stuck to the oven door.
3. That I have 2 of 6 classes completely updated in grades. I've been entering grades on and off since the dinner and dinner clean up was finished and just barely got the last one entered; only 4 more classes to go.
4. That my mom is becoming a text-messenger.
5. For weekends, even though most of mine will be spent 'working' on school stuff.
1. That Ben has the ability to get Erich to go back to bed without after waking up and wanting to play at 2:30am (All he wanted to do when I went in was to read the Itsy Bitsy Spider book and drink apple juice).
2. For the semi-save of tonight's dinner, spaghetti pie, after I grabbed it a bit too hard because Erich was thisclose to putting his hand on the open stove door. No one got burnt, but 1/3 of the spaghetti pie stuck to the oven door.
3. That I have 2 of 6 classes completely updated in grades. I've been entering grades on and off since the dinner and dinner clean up was finished and just barely got the last one entered; only 4 more classes to go.
4. That my mom is becoming a text-messenger.
5. For weekends, even though most of mine will be spent 'working' on school stuff.
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Tonight my arm is hurting because I got my flu shot and I'm grateful....
1. That my school district provided free flu shots for employees and that flu shots generally help me stay healthy.
2. That I ran into my old principal while in line for the flu shot and that he offered to hold/entertain Erich while my arm was jabbed with the vaccine.
3. For my old principal (not just for the reason above) because he is so friendly and, well, is basically everything the new principal is not.
4. That Erich and I had a fun time running around at the park; seriously, this kid has so much energy!
5. For prayers that I say at night & in the morning and for prayers that I carry in my heart all day to help me survive.
And, because I'm feeling particularly grateful tonight, here's one more....
6. I'm grateful to be so blessed with so many things--big and small-- that I take for granted.
1. That my school district provided free flu shots for employees and that flu shots generally help me stay healthy.
2. That I ran into my old principal while in line for the flu shot and that he offered to hold/entertain Erich while my arm was jabbed with the vaccine.
3. For my old principal (not just for the reason above) because he is so friendly and, well, is basically everything the new principal is not.
4. That Erich and I had a fun time running around at the park; seriously, this kid has so much energy!
5. For prayers that I say at night & in the morning and for prayers that I carry in my heart all day to help me survive.
And, because I'm feeling particularly grateful tonight, here's one more....
6. I'm grateful to be so blessed with so many things--big and small-- that I take for granted.
Monday, October 18, 2010
Monday, October 18, 2010
Tonight I'm sorry I've gotten so behind on grading and I'm grateful....
1. That today was a pretty decent day despite the fact that it was both a Monday and the first day back to school after a little break.
2. For a nice stock up of groceries from Winco.
3. That Erich is a good sleeper (usually).
4. That I have a couple of really responsible students who attend my after school class.
5. That 1st quarter is almost over....I'm sick of 1st quarter curriculum!
1. That today was a pretty decent day despite the fact that it was both a Monday and the first day back to school after a little break.
2. For a nice stock up of groceries from Winco.
3. That Erich is a good sleeper (usually).
4. That I have a couple of really responsible students who attend my after school class.
5. That 1st quarter is almost over....I'm sick of 1st quarter curriculum!
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Tonight I'm wishing UEA lasted forever and I'm grateful....
1. That I was able to do so many fun things over this little UEA break (family pictures, zoo, lunch/dinner, pumpkin patch, movies, games).
2. For ward friends.
3. For snuggle/wrestle/tickle sessions with Ben and Erich.
4. That Ben made good on a weekend-long promise to make monster pancakes, my favorite breakfast & something that only he is able to accomplish.
5. For yummy little orange tomatoes we ate right from the plant in our backyard after church.
1. That I was able to do so many fun things over this little UEA break (family pictures, zoo, lunch/dinner, pumpkin patch, movies, games).
2. For ward friends.
3. For snuggle/wrestle/tickle sessions with Ben and Erich.
4. That Ben made good on a weekend-long promise to make monster pancakes, my favorite breakfast & something that only he is able to accomplish.
5. For yummy little orange tomatoes we ate right from the plant in our backyard after church.
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Tonight I watched a silly scary movie and I'm grateful....
1. For a fun night at the pumpkin patch with family.
2. For wipes, diapers, and hand sanitizer.
3. For little Levi, who I got to hold and snuggle with all evening.
4. That tomorrow is Sunday and that means I take a break from doing dishes. (Though I usually regret that on Monday when my house is filthy)
5. For a handy husband who can always fix stuff--big or small--around our house.
1. For a fun night at the pumpkin patch with family.
2. For wipes, diapers, and hand sanitizer.
3. For little Levi, who I got to hold and snuggle with all evening.
4. That tomorrow is Sunday and that means I take a break from doing dishes. (Though I usually regret that on Monday when my house is filthy)
5. For a handy husband who can always fix stuff--big or small--around our house.
Friday, October 15, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Tonight I realized I've neglected this blog and I'm grateful....
1. For Fall Break, which equals no school, which also equals less school-related stress!
2. That I got to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew today.
3. For sweet potatoes with cinnamon and sugar.
4. For beautiful weather and warm sunshine at the zoo.
5. That Ben has the whole weekend off...not that I've seen him that much...it's still nice to have him home a little more.
1. For Fall Break, which equals no school, which also equals less school-related stress!
2. That I got to spend time with my brother, sister-in-law, and nephew today.
3. For sweet potatoes with cinnamon and sugar.
4. For beautiful weather and warm sunshine at the zoo.
5. That Ben has the whole weekend off...not that I've seen him that much...it's still nice to have him home a little more.
Monday, October 11, 2010
Monday, October 11, 2010
Tonight I am desperately trying to get on top of grading and I'm grateful....
1. For short weeks; no school Thursday and Friday--YAY!
2. For fall--leaves changing, chilly temps, and jeans & sweatshirts!
3. For prayer and fasting; I know they work miracles!
4. That my YW lesson went OK yesterday despite only having 1 Young Women in class.
5. For leftover Sunday crockpot roast for dinner AND that Erich enjoys vegetables.
1. For short weeks; no school Thursday and Friday--YAY!
2. For fall--leaves changing, chilly temps, and jeans & sweatshirts!
3. For prayer and fasting; I know they work miracles!
4. That my YW lesson went OK yesterday despite only having 1 Young Women in class.
5. For leftover Sunday crockpot roast for dinner AND that Erich enjoys vegetables.
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Tonight I love meatloaf & bacon together and I'm grateful...
1. That after school tutoring was one billion times more manageable and successful today; instead of 50 kids in my room, I had 12!
2. For wonderful colleagues (I realize this might sound a little broken record, but this year it is OH-SO-TRUE!)
3. That I have insurance and a steady job to provide the basics for my family.
4. For a happy, safe, and stable childhood.
5. For Oreos & milk.
1. That after school tutoring was one billion times more manageable and successful today; instead of 50 kids in my room, I had 12!
2. For wonderful colleagues (I realize this might sound a little broken record, but this year it is OH-SO-TRUE!)
3. That I have insurance and a steady job to provide the basics for my family.
4. For a happy, safe, and stable childhood.
5. For Oreos & milk.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Monday, October 4, 2010
Today I'm dealing with an ear ache and grateful....
1. For conference. What inspiring, uplifting messages! Love that President Monson.
2. For spending the entire Sunday in my pj's.
3. For the mini-rain storm today; loved the clouds, love the cooler temps.
4. That Erich is my son and that he's full of his own personality and that he'll be 18 months old tomorrow!
5. For my new favorite treat: dark chocolate Reisens. Yum!
1. For conference. What inspiring, uplifting messages! Love that President Monson.
2. For spending the entire Sunday in my pj's.
3. For the mini-rain storm today; loved the clouds, love the cooler temps.
4. That Erich is my son and that he's full of his own personality and that he'll be 18 months old tomorrow!
5. For my new favorite treat: dark chocolate Reisens. Yum!
Friday, October 1, 2010
Friday, October 1, 2010
It's been a long week but I'm so grateful....
1. That it's General Conference weekend. This means relaxing in my pj's the majority of Saturday and Sunday AND craft night with my mom.
2. For colleagues who are supportive and don't mind when I cry, which I did a few times at work this week (how embarrassing!)
3. For students who try their hardest even if the class is full of knuckleheads. And these are the same students who help me keep going back each day.
4. For my mom's wise words and advice. And yummy dinner.
5. For Erich's new words: tayohh (thank you), pea (please), coou (cool), and haoweeh (halloween)
6. For pizza.
7. That my in-laws came over to hang out tonight and watch Iron Man 2. They are so lovely.
8. For pay day, pay increase, and decreasing debt.
9. For medicine that helps my husband daily and in turn helps me.
10. For the Indian Summer we've been having and also that the 7-day forecast shows cooling temperature and rain. I love me some fall!!
1. That it's General Conference weekend. This means relaxing in my pj's the majority of Saturday and Sunday AND craft night with my mom.
2. For colleagues who are supportive and don't mind when I cry, which I did a few times at work this week (how embarrassing!)
3. For students who try their hardest even if the class is full of knuckleheads. And these are the same students who help me keep going back each day.
4. For my mom's wise words and advice. And yummy dinner.
5. For Erich's new words: tayohh (thank you), pea (please), coou (cool), and haoweeh (halloween)
6. For pizza.
7. That my in-laws came over to hang out tonight and watch Iron Man 2. They are so lovely.
8. For pay day, pay increase, and decreasing debt.
9. For medicine that helps my husband daily and in turn helps me.
10. For the Indian Summer we've been having and also that the 7-day forecast shows cooling temperature and rain. I love me some fall!!
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Today I'm exhausted and grateful...
1. That Erich took a 2 hour nap at the sitters and that he wasn't crying when I picked him up. Things are looking up!
2. For all of the nice compliments about my skirt, as if it were new. It wasn't. I wore it at college graduation 5 years ago.
3. For Ben for putting a yogurt in my lunch bag; I totally needed that after school in the 5 minutes I had before my meeting.
4. That the yearbook ladder is created and all 23 staffers have 3 pages/jobs.
5. For pajamas and flannel sheets (& laying in bed with the window open).
1. That Erich took a 2 hour nap at the sitters and that he wasn't crying when I picked him up. Things are looking up!
2. For all of the nice compliments about my skirt, as if it were new. It wasn't. I wore it at college graduation 5 years ago.
3. For Ben for putting a yogurt in my lunch bag; I totally needed that after school in the 5 minutes I had before my meeting.
4. That the yearbook ladder is created and all 23 staffers have 3 pages/jobs.
5. For pajamas and flannel sheets (& laying in bed with the window open).
Monday, September 27, 2010
Monday, September 27, 2010
Today I'm grateful...
1. That Monday's always end eventually.
2. For my yummy dinner of sweet potato, chicken, and apricots off Ben's grandma's tree. And a huge glass of milk.
3. For Tony Danza's appearance on Oprah about his year as a 10th grade English teacher in Philly. It spoke to me on many levels and I cried because he totally "gets" it. (And he's the Boss!)
4. That Erich and I had a lovely walk through the neighborhood that helped me de-stress through exertion.
5. For a former student who came to say hello and share successes with me because he knew I'd be proud.
1. That Monday's always end eventually.
2. For my yummy dinner of sweet potato, chicken, and apricots off Ben's grandma's tree. And a huge glass of milk.
3. For Tony Danza's appearance on Oprah about his year as a 10th grade English teacher in Philly. It spoke to me on many levels and I cried because he totally "gets" it. (And he's the Boss!)
4. That Erich and I had a lovely walk through the neighborhood that helped me de-stress through exertion.
5. For a former student who came to say hello and share successes with me because he knew I'd be proud.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Sunday, September 27, 2010
Today I am grateful...
1. For Sundays: sacrament meeting, family visits, and relaxing in my pj's. (Today was extra special--baby Levi was blessed and we got to hang out with oodles of family)
2. For last night's woman's conference broadcast that I watched with my mom at a neighboring stake house. Wonderful messages and testimonies. The dinner at Rumbi's after wasn't bad, either!!
3. For long weekends spent with my little love bug, Erich, who is getting smarter and smarter every day.
4. That after nearly 2 weeks of following the dentists orders on a new way to floss, my gums are finally feeling better and not so sore!
5. For early bedtimes!! This is the first night since about the first week of school I've been in bed, ready to sleep, before 10pm.
Have a grateful week!!!
1. For Sundays: sacrament meeting, family visits, and relaxing in my pj's. (Today was extra special--baby Levi was blessed and we got to hang out with oodles of family)
2. For last night's woman's conference broadcast that I watched with my mom at a neighboring stake house. Wonderful messages and testimonies. The dinner at Rumbi's after wasn't bad, either!!
3. For long weekends spent with my little love bug, Erich, who is getting smarter and smarter every day.
4. That after nearly 2 weeks of following the dentists orders on a new way to floss, my gums are finally feeling better and not so sore!
5. For early bedtimes!! This is the first night since about the first week of school I've been in bed, ready to sleep, before 10pm.
Have a grateful week!!!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
I realize I missed 2 days, so here's a list of 15 to make up...
Today I'm grateful....
1. For a relaxing, much needed day off yesterday.
2. That both Erich and I had a 2 hour nap this afternoon!!
3. That parent teacher conferences went by quickly and that I was able to get caught up on some grading.
4. For Ben; it was his birthday on Thursday and even though he refused to do any sort of celebration, I'm happy he was born 29 years ago.
5. For my mom, who once again helped out this week by picking up Erich and watching him until I got home from conferences.
6. For good mail: notice about final loan consolidation for my student loans that brought great news.
7. For a beautiful morning walk with Erich at the park.
8. That Erich gives me kisses when I ask him.
9. For veggies from our garden.
10. For clean, fresh, cozy bed sheets.
11. That we live near good parks for Erich.
12. For rare late nights with Ben when we can stay up late to watch a show or two or play Catan and eat popcorn.
13. For women's conference tonight.
14. For good books.
15. That I(just) caught Erich before he almost threw my phone in the very full and messy garbage can.
Today I'm grateful....
1. For a relaxing, much needed day off yesterday.
2. That both Erich and I had a 2 hour nap this afternoon!!
3. That parent teacher conferences went by quickly and that I was able to get caught up on some grading.
4. For Ben; it was his birthday on Thursday and even though he refused to do any sort of celebration, I'm happy he was born 29 years ago.
5. For my mom, who once again helped out this week by picking up Erich and watching him until I got home from conferences.
6. For good mail: notice about final loan consolidation for my student loans that brought great news.
7. For a beautiful morning walk with Erich at the park.
8. That Erich gives me kisses when I ask him.
9. For veggies from our garden.
10. For clean, fresh, cozy bed sheets.
11. That we live near good parks for Erich.
12. For rare late nights with Ben when we can stay up late to watch a show or two or play Catan and eat popcorn.
13. For women's conference tonight.
14. For good books.
15. That I(just) caught Erich before he almost threw my phone in the very full and messy garbage can.
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Today I'm grateful....
1. For former students who came to visit me at parent teacher conference and their kind words about when I was their teacher.
2. To hear the boys of Glee singing 'Billionaire.'
3. That Ben remembered to get milk since we've been out for 2 days.
4. For my over-sized, comfy desk chair to sit on for the 3 hours of parent teacher conferences.
5. That my cold is finally getting truly better.
1. For former students who came to visit me at parent teacher conference and their kind words about when I was their teacher.
2. To hear the boys of Glee singing 'Billionaire.'
3. That Ben remembered to get milk since we've been out for 2 days.
4. For my over-sized, comfy desk chair to sit on for the 3 hours of parent teacher conferences.
5. That my cold is finally getting truly better.
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Today I'm grateful...
1.For good days, when most everything goes well, and I get loads of things done, both at work & at home.
2. When I heard Erich saying "mommy, mommy, mommy" over and over when I picked him up from the sitter.
3. For inspiration to rearrange furniture at home, almost makes it feel like a new place. Almost.
4. Season premier of Glee! Gotta wait for Ben to get home to watch, though.
5. The smell of a clean, fresh, lotioned little boy who gave me lots of kisses before bedtime.
1.For good days, when most everything goes well, and I get loads of things done, both at work & at home.
2. When I heard Erich saying "mommy, mommy, mommy" over and over when I picked him up from the sitter.
3. For inspiration to rearrange furniture at home, almost makes it feel like a new place. Almost.
4. Season premier of Glee! Gotta wait for Ben to get home to watch, though.
5. The smell of a clean, fresh, lotioned little boy who gave me lots of kisses before bedtime.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Today I'm grateful....
1. For my family: mom, grandma Ella, brother Zach, sis-in-law Hilary, Cassidy, Cash AND my grandma's sister, Janice. Saw them all tonight at a wedding reception and I just heart them all.
2. For a yummy lunch of tuna salad in a whole wheat pita.
3. That Ben did laundry today.
4. For a concerned teacher friend who comforted by when she saw me in the bathroom in tears this afternoon (long story).
5. Green traffic lights, driving with the windows rolled down, and full tanks of gas.
1. For my family: mom, grandma Ella, brother Zach, sis-in-law Hilary, Cassidy, Cash AND my grandma's sister, Janice. Saw them all tonight at a wedding reception and I just heart them all.
2. For a yummy lunch of tuna salad in a whole wheat pita.
3. That Ben did laundry today.
4. For a concerned teacher friend who comforted by when she saw me in the bathroom in tears this afternoon (long story).
5. Green traffic lights, driving with the windows rolled down, and full tanks of gas.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Sunday, September 19, 2010
Today I'm grateful...
1. For my new church calling; Young Women adviser. I'll teach two times a month AND still get to be camp director! LOVE YW.
2. For my health. I'm not even close to 100% over this latest cold, but it sure makes me thankful for all the time I am healthy.
3. For loving in-laws (parentals & brothers/sisters) who treat me & my family so well.
4. That Erich has stayed in his crib--without the pantyhose--the last two nights/naps and *knock on wood* has stayed in so far tonight, too.
5. That this week is a short week, with no school on Friday! Yipee!
1. For my new church calling; Young Women adviser. I'll teach two times a month AND still get to be camp director! LOVE YW.
2. For my health. I'm not even close to 100% over this latest cold, but it sure makes me thankful for all the time I am healthy.
3. For loving in-laws (parentals & brothers/sisters) who treat me & my family so well.
4. That Erich has stayed in his crib--without the pantyhose--the last two nights/naps and *knock on wood* has stayed in so far tonight, too.
5. That this week is a short week, with no school on Friday! Yipee!
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Saturday, September 18, 2010
Today I am grateful....
1. For the Australian candy bar, Crunchie, that my father-in-law brought back expressly for me. I may have to make a trip there just to get another.
2. That seasons change. Specifically that leaves change colors in the fall.
3. For the leisurely stroll I took with my mom and Erich around Silver Lake up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
4. For decongestant. Looks like I picked up yet another lovely illness.
5. For Target. That place is my addiction.
1. For the Australian candy bar, Crunchie, that my father-in-law brought back expressly for me. I may have to make a trip there just to get another.
2. That seasons change. Specifically that leaves change colors in the fall.
3. For the leisurely stroll I took with my mom and Erich around Silver Lake up Big Cottonwood Canyon.
4. For decongestant. Looks like I picked up yet another lovely illness.
5. For Target. That place is my addiction.
Friday, September 17, 2010
Friday, September 17, 2010
Today I'm grateful....
1. For hot, steamy showers to help me wake up in the early morn'.
2. That I haven't had to gas up for 2 weeks. This close daycare is lovely in so many ways.
3. For old pantyhose.
4. That I finally was able to unload, load, and unload again the dishwasher. Eating cereal out of a tupperware was getting really old.
5. To have updated and posted all my grades AND that the first of 8 grading periods is over for the year.
1. For hot, steamy showers to help me wake up in the early morn'.
2. That I haven't had to gas up for 2 weeks. This close daycare is lovely in so many ways.
3. For old pantyhose.
4. That I finally was able to unload, load, and unload again the dishwasher. Eating cereal out of a tupperware was getting really old.
5. To have updated and posted all my grades AND that the first of 8 grading periods is over for the year.
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Thursday, September 16, 2010
Today I'm grateful....
1. That tomorrow is Friday.
2. For healthy food; spinach, cauliflower, and nutritional yeast.
3. (This is a bad one) That my most challenging student EVER was not in class. It was refreshing to have complete control of the class that ONE kid ruins. Every. Single. Day.
4. For a good walk in the park with Erich AND watching him go down the slide.
5. Good people who do good things, not because they were asked or prompted, but because they are just that good.
1. That tomorrow is Friday.
2. For healthy food; spinach, cauliflower, and nutritional yeast.
3. (This is a bad one) That my most challenging student EVER was not in class. It was refreshing to have complete control of the class that ONE kid ruins. Every. Single. Day.
4. For a good walk in the park with Erich AND watching him go down the slide.
5. Good people who do good things, not because they were asked or prompted, but because they are just that good.
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Wednesday, September 15, 2010
Today I am grateful....
1. For my mom taking care of Erich tonight while I stayed late at school for AVID night.
2. For my mom making spaghetti for Erich and then bringing over the leftovers for me.
3. That Erich actually went to sleep when I put him in the crib tonight and did not jump out of his crib once.
4. That Ben paid the day care check and then earned that back with a pruning job.
5. My bed, pillows, and sleeping comfortably with the window open.
1. For my mom taking care of Erich tonight while I stayed late at school for AVID night.
2. For my mom making spaghetti for Erich and then bringing over the leftovers for me.
3. That Erich actually went to sleep when I put him in the crib tonight and did not jump out of his crib once.
4. That Ben paid the day care check and then earned that back with a pruning job.
5. My bed, pillows, and sleeping comfortably with the window open.
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Today I am grateful....
1. For a no-cavity visit to the dentist.
2. For double-Fudge Dryer's ice cream.
3. That my honors students are the highlight of my day because of their silliness.
4. For the clothes on my back, shoes on my feet, and food in my belly (especially ice cream).
5. That today is just about over and that tomorrow is a new day.
1. For a no-cavity visit to the dentist.
2. For double-Fudge Dryer's ice cream.
3. That my honors students are the highlight of my day because of their silliness.
4. For the clothes on my back, shoes on my feet, and food in my belly (especially ice cream).
5. That today is just about over and that tomorrow is a new day.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Monday, September 13, 2010
Today I'm grateful for....
1. The $1 bill I found in my desk at work with which I bought a poptart (healthy, right?) since I needed *something* to take my Ibuprofen with.
2. The fact that my purse was indeed locked away in my closet all weekend, not stolen by someone.
3. The return of the Ellen Degenerous show and her jokes about Lady Gaga and Bieber.
4. Erich's smiles, snuggles, and our fun walk to the library today.
5. The safe return of Ben's parents and little brother from their 2 week trip to Australia.
1. The $1 bill I found in my desk at work with which I bought a poptart (healthy, right?) since I needed *something* to take my Ibuprofen with.
2. The fact that my purse was indeed locked away in my closet all weekend, not stolen by someone.
3. The return of the Ellen Degenerous show and her jokes about Lady Gaga and Bieber.
4. Erich's smiles, snuggles, and our fun walk to the library today.
5. The safe return of Ben's parents and little brother from their 2 week trip to Australia.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Saturday, September 11 & Sunday, September 12
Saturday I was grateful for....
1. My mom for about one gillion reasons, but most importantly: she drove out to pick Erich & I up since I left my purse at work & felt nervous driving without my driver's license AND she bought Erich a grundle of new fall/winter clothes.
2. My brother, Eric, who had his birthday & whom I called to wish a happy birthday. He's always been so far beyond awesome.
3. Fair food. Specifically funnel cake with powdered sugar and chocolate.
4. Ben's boss, who let him leave work early so we could go to the fair for Military Day.
5. Our new favorite way to spend our night after the boy goes to bed: Catan the card game.
Sunday (today) I'm grateful for....
1. Erich sleeping in until 8:30.
2. My voice is getting better.
3. Ant traps that killed all those pesky ants on our counter lickity split!
4. Late church (By the way, I'm rarely grateful for late church; I hate late church, but today it's nice knowing I have a few hours to lounge in PJ's)
5. Not getting our house broke into even though someone *cough-Ben-cough* left the front door unlocked.
1. My mom for about one gillion reasons, but most importantly: she drove out to pick Erich & I up since I left my purse at work & felt nervous driving without my driver's license AND she bought Erich a grundle of new fall/winter clothes.
2. My brother, Eric, who had his birthday & whom I called to wish a happy birthday. He's always been so far beyond awesome.
3. Fair food. Specifically funnel cake with powdered sugar and chocolate.
4. Ben's boss, who let him leave work early so we could go to the fair for Military Day.
5. Our new favorite way to spend our night after the boy goes to bed: Catan the card game.
Sunday (today) I'm grateful for....
1. Erich sleeping in until 8:30.
2. My voice is getting better.
3. Ant traps that killed all those pesky ants on our counter lickity split!
4. Late church (By the way, I'm rarely grateful for late church; I hate late church, but today it's nice knowing I have a few hours to lounge in PJ's)
5. Not getting our house broke into even though someone *cough-Ben-cough* left the front door unlocked.
Friday, September 10, 2010
September 10, 2010
Today I am grateful for...
1. Being able to sleep in while Ben took care of Erich.
2. Limeade
3. Ben, for putting Erich's bike seat on my bike (finally!)
4. Erich's 2 hour nap wherein I napped. During the middle of the day. When I should have been at work.
5. Wheat pita bread sandwich.
1. Being able to sleep in while Ben took care of Erich.
2. Limeade
3. Ben, for putting Erich's bike seat on my bike (finally!)
4. Erich's 2 hour nap wherein I napped. During the middle of the day. When I should have been at work.
5. Wheat pita bread sandwich.
Thursday, September 9, 2010
September 9, 2010
Today I am grateful for....
1. Picture day being over (and mostly going off with out any problems)
2. Cold OJ on the car ride to work.
3. Dear teacher friends who convinced me to call in sick tomorrow to rest my voice.
4. A little boy whose begun tapping (patting might be more appropriate, but he taps, as if to music) my shoulders when I hold him.
5. New comfy shoes that allowed me to stand without getting a sore back!
1. Picture day being over (and mostly going off with out any problems)
2. Cold OJ on the car ride to work.
3. Dear teacher friends who convinced me to call in sick tomorrow to rest my voice.
4. A little boy whose begun tapping (patting might be more appropriate, but he taps, as if to music) my shoulders when I hold him.
5. New comfy shoes that allowed me to stand without getting a sore back!
Wednesday, September 8, 2010
September 8, 2010
Today I am grateful for...
1. and egg & toast breakfast.
2. Teacher friends.
3. Time this afternoon to get the floors mopped and toilet scrubbed.
4. Cookies & cream milk shakes.
5. Ben's jokes about my barely-there-voice.
1. and egg & toast breakfast.
2. Teacher friends.
3. Time this afternoon to get the floors mopped and toilet scrubbed.
4. Cookies & cream milk shakes.
5. Ben's jokes about my barely-there-voice.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
September 7, 2010
Today I am grateful for....
1. Erich's snuggles and cheerful greeting at day care.
2. The really good students who listen, participate, and follow through every. single. time.
3. Cold apple juice for sore throats.
4. Ben's phone call after school just to say "hi."
5. My dad.
1. Erich's snuggles and cheerful greeting at day care.
2. The really good students who listen, participate, and follow through every. single. time.
3. Cold apple juice for sore throats.
4. Ben's phone call after school just to say "hi."
5. My dad.
purpose statement
Remember that Young Women's lesson when you were a Beehive about being grateful? Remember the Young Women leader who gave each girl in class a new, fresh journal with the instruction to write 5 things each day you were grateful for and consider that your "Gratitude Journal?"
Well, this blog is going to forever on out be my online gratitude journal.
Why? Because I've been feeling lately that (despite challenges, struggles, and anxiety) some of the most happy, sincere and lovely people I know are people who are gracious for EVERY gift, big or small.
Tune in every day (hopefully!) for my 5 A Day.
Well, this blog is going to forever on out be my online gratitude journal.
Why? Because I've been feeling lately that (despite challenges, struggles, and anxiety) some of the most happy, sincere and lovely people I know are people who are gracious for EVERY gift, big or small.
Tune in every day (hopefully!) for my 5 A Day.
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