Thursday, December 29, 2011

Thankful Thursday - Christmas 2011 edition

This Christmas season I have found myself thankful for...

... visits with lots of friends and family.

... my little family.

... sweet treats and wine.

... my new Keurig coffee maker - YUM!

... how excited Asher was over his new remote crane toy this year.



... my husband's amazing electrical engineering skills.  As we got afore-mentioned crane out of the box to set up on Christmas Eve, it wasn't working properly.  Since it was too late to return or exchange it, he set to work on rewiring the thing.  A few splices and soders and several hours later and we had a working crane!

... watching Asher and Greg play remote control cars together.

... a day off where Greg watched the boys all day and I went shopping with my Christmas money.

... boxing day sales and a new coat for $10!

... Christmas pj's.

... not having to cook Christmas dinner.

... Christmas brunch with my family.

... my favorite Indian restaurant for lunch.

... lots of laughs with my visiting friend.

... watching Asher and Greg play outside in the snow.

... Greg being on vacation.

... a really good workout after all the Christmas treats I've been eating.

... my high-fiving baby!

... the oodles of Christmas cards I've received - I love them!

... a date night with my husband.

... a break in our routine and a change in schedule.

... and especially the miracle of Jesus' birth.

... the many blessings He has given me.

... the hope of things made new.

Thursday, December 22, 2011

Thankful Thursday

Yesterday I drove to Bangor with a friend to pick up another friend from the airport who flew home for the holidays.  It was a long day, and the road conditions were not great.  In spite of that, I find myself today reflecting on how thankful I am for...

... the great driving of my friend, who had the sense to take it slow when she needed to.

... studded winter tires.

... that people were praying for our safety, including my boys at home.

... that Greg took the day off so I could have a fun road trip.

... that things went good at home with Greg and the boys; everyone did what they were supposed to do, basically when they were supposed to do it with no major hiccups.

... girl time to chat and laugh, and have fun, and be serious, and catch up all at the same time.

... a bit of time for browsing in Bangor.

... a big hug from my friend Erin who is home for Christmas.

... Erin being home!  Yay!

... yummy snacks in the car.

... that inspite of only having 4 hours sleep, I still woke up excited to see my babies.

... Second Cup coffee :)

Tuesday, December 20, 2011

Lately I have been...

... wrapping Christmas presents.

... encouraging a little boy to walk, and feeling encouraged by all his new moves and how close he is.

... putting the boys to bed a bit earlier in the evening.  Asher's been really tired and cranky in the evenings since he no longer naps, and the earlier bedtime has been working fabulously (thanks for the idea, Jenn!)

... creating.

... trying some new pinterest ideas for Christmas.

... feeling excited for a friend who is coming to visit for the holidays.

... planning yummy food for the holidays.

... needing to get groceries.

... cleaning.  Always cleaning up after these boys.

... bringing my magic bag to bed with me and having warm toes as I fall asleep.

... receiving a lot of Christmas cards, and trying to find creative ways to display said Christmas cards.

... sad about my neighbor passing away.

... thankful for my mom, who took the boys for a sleepover last weekend.

... having mixed feelings about having just weened Levi.  I'm thankful that he weened himself and it wasn't a struggle, but sad that this phase is over.

... having mixed feelings about how much Levi loves my step-father.  He has been choosing him over me repeatedly (reaches out for him as soon as he sees him and won't come back in my arms).  I'm happy he loves him and has a good grandpa, but don't like being second, especially when he was such a Mama's boy.

... seeing my chiropractor.

... having a glass of wine in the evenings.

... enjoying my Christmas tree.


How have you been?

Thursday, December 15, 2011

Thankful Thursday



So thankful for the 2 little boys in my life...