Tonight I ate cereal for breakfast and I'm thankful:
1. For our quick outing to the park today after I picked the kids up from the sitters. Erich was in heaven, Lana slept in my arms, and I enjoyed a moment of relaxation. Erich made some new friends, 4 year old twin boys. The three of them played house (so funny!), raced each other around the park, and called each other "Hey, man!" Erich even asked them, "Hey, mans, d'you wanna be my best friend?" I loved that moment, the whole time, spent at the park because before too long, it's going to be too cold!
2. For my washer and dryer, dishwasher, and microwave. I didn't eat dinner tonight until 9 o'clock, mostly because I was busy with the business of my kiddos. But, if I didn't have those appliances, I would never get anything done. At the moment they all work well and save me a lot of time!
3. For funny people I work with. Sometimes it's good just to have a moment of laughter during stressful situations.
4. For the bright stars in the sky tonight when I took my dog out to go pee. I looked up and saw a million stars, shining bright. It made me think of one of Erich's favorite songs, "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star." It's the small things.
5. For my grandma, who is willing to help whenever and who loves me & my kids to no end. I love her dearly.
Monday, October 15, 2012
Sunday, October 14, 2012
Sunday, October 14
Tonight I am enjoying my absolutely silent house and I'm thankful:
1. That Big Man is at work. Not because I don't want him here, but because it means he has a job. I hate being in the house by myself at night, but I'll take that over unemployment. I'm thankful that he's at work because for the first time in a long time, he actually looked and acted excited to go to work when he left tonight at 7:30. I'm thankful that he is happy with his new job.
2. For Little Man, who has had me laughing all weekend with some pretty silly conversations. Today, for example, we were setting the table for dinner. I've been having him unload and load the silverware from the dishwasher and then he sets his place setting on the table. He got his placed and then went to sit at the piano. He starts having the following conversation while flipping through an old hymn book:
"Well, this is my church book and I'm going to learn about Jesus Christ Amen (he can't say Jesus Christ without adding 'amen' to end) and then learn about the winter solstice." I was giggling at the first part, but when my 3 year old said "winter solstice," my ears perked up and I asked him what the winter solstice was. He said, "Well, it's called, when the rain falls and it starts to turn to snow instead of just being rain." I asked, "Where did you learn about the winter solstice?" He replied, "Well, I learn about the winter solstice at a place with my church book." I again asked him to explain the winter solstice and he said, "Well, mommy, I already did told you what it was and I'm too busy to tell it again." Ha!
One last funny thing he said tonight, as I was shutting his door for bed time: "Mommy, I want you to come sleep with me." "I said, "nope, you are a big boy & can sleep in your bed alone." He cried a little and then mumbled something I couldn't understand. I asked him to say it again and he said, through fake tears," Well, Heavenly Father told me he wanted you to let me sleep in his bed." That kid!!!!
3. For Lana, who smiles make all my worries and stresses go away. She's such a little lady and is so fun to watch. Little Man got her to laugh yesterday for the first time (see video on my naptime blog). After a loooonnnnggg day stuck inside yesterday, those smiles and giggled made my day!
4. For two new beautiful scarfs my mom brought back to me from Washington D.C. I wore one to church today and it is so bright and happy, I hated taking it off tonight. I had lots of nice comments on how pretty it is.
5. For the upcoming short work week. It's Fall recess on Thursday and Friday. I am SO excited to have a few days off to spend with my kiddos. It will be even more fun since Ben won't have to work, we can actually go do something--if the weather cooperates! The long weekend is almost just as good as the short week I have to spend time at work!
1. That Big Man is at work. Not because I don't want him here, but because it means he has a job. I hate being in the house by myself at night, but I'll take that over unemployment. I'm thankful that he's at work because for the first time in a long time, he actually looked and acted excited to go to work when he left tonight at 7:30. I'm thankful that he is happy with his new job.
2. For Little Man, who has had me laughing all weekend with some pretty silly conversations. Today, for example, we were setting the table for dinner. I've been having him unload and load the silverware from the dishwasher and then he sets his place setting on the table. He got his placed and then went to sit at the piano. He starts having the following conversation while flipping through an old hymn book:
"Well, this is my church book and I'm going to learn about Jesus Christ Amen (he can't say Jesus Christ without adding 'amen' to end) and then learn about the winter solstice." I was giggling at the first part, but when my 3 year old said "winter solstice," my ears perked up and I asked him what the winter solstice was. He said, "Well, it's called, when the rain falls and it starts to turn to snow instead of just being rain." I asked, "Where did you learn about the winter solstice?" He replied, "Well, I learn about the winter solstice at a place with my church book." I again asked him to explain the winter solstice and he said, "Well, mommy, I already did told you what it was and I'm too busy to tell it again." Ha!
One last funny thing he said tonight, as I was shutting his door for bed time: "Mommy, I want you to come sleep with me." "I said, "nope, you are a big boy & can sleep in your bed alone." He cried a little and then mumbled something I couldn't understand. I asked him to say it again and he said, through fake tears," Well, Heavenly Father told me he wanted you to let me sleep in his bed." That kid!!!!
3. For Lana, who smiles make all my worries and stresses go away. She's such a little lady and is so fun to watch. Little Man got her to laugh yesterday for the first time (see video on my naptime blog). After a loooonnnnggg day stuck inside yesterday, those smiles and giggled made my day!
4. For two new beautiful scarfs my mom brought back to me from Washington D.C. I wore one to church today and it is so bright and happy, I hated taking it off tonight. I had lots of nice comments on how pretty it is.
5. For the upcoming short work week. It's Fall recess on Thursday and Friday. I am SO excited to have a few days off to spend with my kiddos. It will be even more fun since Ben won't have to work, we can actually go do something--if the weather cooperates! The long weekend is almost just as good as the short week I have to spend time at work!
Tuesday, October 2, 2012
October 2, 2012
Today I made yummy ham fried rice for dinner and I'm thankful....
1. For my monthly paycheck, despite how small it is. With Ben not working for the last 3 weeks, we've been holding out for my check. We were able to pay all of our bills, plus a little extra on one of my hospital bills and still have a little left to use for gas and groceries. It's been tight and we've been OK (with some gracious help from my mom), but I suppose things could be worse if I didn't have a job, either. (Note: I am thankful for my paycheck, but the job I do to earn that paycheck sure is hard this year! Today I vowed that I just have to 'leave work at work' and not bring any of those stresses home!)
2. For Ben. We've had a challenging few months and I've probably been a beast to be around most days, but today when I came home from a horrible day at work, he grabbed all my bags from my hands, took off my lanyard of school keys, and sat me on the couch and just hugged me while I calmed down. He knows how to calm me down, can make me laugh, and has been so sweet tonight.
3. For the Snickers bar I found in my teacher box at school today. I paid part of my faculty dues and my 'reward' was that chocolate treat! I put it in my drawer, instead of devouring right there, to save for another day. I'm so excited to indulge a little bit!
4. For a good friend who called to check up on me on Sunday & left a sweet message. She and her family moved shortly after we both had our first babies. I've only seen her a few times since, but it was such a nice surprise to get her voice mail message. Thanks, T!
5. For fall. I love October. I love the leaves changing. I love Halloween. I love the cool mornings. It is my favorite season.
1. For my monthly paycheck, despite how small it is. With Ben not working for the last 3 weeks, we've been holding out for my check. We were able to pay all of our bills, plus a little extra on one of my hospital bills and still have a little left to use for gas and groceries. It's been tight and we've been OK (with some gracious help from my mom), but I suppose things could be worse if I didn't have a job, either. (Note: I am thankful for my paycheck, but the job I do to earn that paycheck sure is hard this year! Today I vowed that I just have to 'leave work at work' and not bring any of those stresses home!)
2. For Ben. We've had a challenging few months and I've probably been a beast to be around most days, but today when I came home from a horrible day at work, he grabbed all my bags from my hands, took off my lanyard of school keys, and sat me on the couch and just hugged me while I calmed down. He knows how to calm me down, can make me laugh, and has been so sweet tonight.
3. For the Snickers bar I found in my teacher box at school today. I paid part of my faculty dues and my 'reward' was that chocolate treat! I put it in my drawer, instead of devouring right there, to save for another day. I'm so excited to indulge a little bit!
4. For a good friend who called to check up on me on Sunday & left a sweet message. She and her family moved shortly after we both had our first babies. I've only seen her a few times since, but it was such a nice surprise to get her voice mail message. Thanks, T!
5. For fall. I love October. I love the leaves changing. I love Halloween. I love the cool mornings. It is my favorite season.
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