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).
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
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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