1. Sleep, what little I get.
2. My dogs sleeping on the bottom of my bed
Wednesday, November 28, 2012
Month of Gratitude November 27
A quiet corner of Starbucks with my kids enjoying a chocolate chip frappucino.
Monday, November 26, 2012
Month of Gratitude November 26
Although recovering from knee surgery is way more difficult than I expected, I'm grateful I was in decent enough shape before my injury & surgery that I am progressing faster than the physical therapists normally see (even if it's not fast enough for me).
Month of Gratitude November 25
1. Cooking a real dinner for my family for the first time in months
2. The fun of making ice cream sundaes with the kids
3. Time to catch up with a friend
4. The reminder that it's OK to accept help
2. The fun of making ice cream sundaes with the kids
3. Time to catch up with a friend
4. The reminder that it's OK to accept help
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Month of Gratitude November 24
1. Friends who step up and help way beyond what is expected of them
2. My kids who continue to astound me with the way they've stepped up over the past few months
3. My kids smiles and laughter - thank you God that they haven't lost that
4. My smile - still extremely rare but I admit it feels pretty good when it does occasionally pop out
2. My kids who continue to astound me with the way they've stepped up over the past few months
3. My kids smiles and laughter - thank you God that they haven't lost that
4. My smile - still extremely rare but I admit it feels pretty good when it does occasionally pop out
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Month of Gratitude November 22
New Traditions.
For 23 years I cooked green bean casserole for the one person who liked it. He has chosen to no longer be a part of this family.
Last year I jokingly said for now on I'm only cooking pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes because that's all anyone in my house really wants anyway. The turkey and other sides were just put on the table because that's what you are supposed to eat on Thanksgiving.
So, this year, a new version of my family, and therefore a new tradition:
Today me and the kids ordered pizza, ate pumpkin pie and went to the movies. We had a great time. We spent the day together, expressed our thankfulness that we are still together, and reminded each other that we will always be there for each other.
What we ate or didn't eat isn't what made today a holiday. Being together and strengthening our family for years to come is what made today special.
For 23 years I cooked green bean casserole for the one person who liked it. He has chosen to no longer be a part of this family.
Last year I jokingly said for now on I'm only cooking pumpkin pie and mashed potatoes because that's all anyone in my house really wants anyway. The turkey and other sides were just put on the table because that's what you are supposed to eat on Thanksgiving.
So, this year, a new version of my family, and therefore a new tradition:
Pizza, Pie & Popcorn
Today me and the kids ordered pizza, ate pumpkin pie and went to the movies. We had a great time. We spent the day together, expressed our thankfulness that we are still together, and reminded each other that we will always be there for each other.
What we ate or didn't eat isn't what made today a holiday. Being together and strengthening our family for years to come is what made today special.
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