All posts by AndreaRose

Tuesday…

1. For half the day, I thought it was Monday.

2. We got two closets cleaned out, and the big toy box in the boys room!

3. The freeing feeling that comes from getting rid of lots of stuff

4. Cooking with my boy…with delicious results

5. Winnie the Pooh

6. Board games

7. Being true to myself

8. Change

9. Helping

10. Going to bed early

Monday

1. Military discounts…always appreciated

2. Being under 200 days on our countdown to my husband being DONE!!!

3. Knowing that when he leaves today, he’ll be home Friday night

4. Having him home the last two weeks…

5. Doing my first art/craft show, and having a really cool set up

6. Hearing lots of positive feedback on my work

7. Learning a lot from the experience

8. Meeting lots of neat people

9. Having help

10. Love

Thursday

1. Being up and at ’em early

2. Feeling like I’m really getting a lot done

3. My husband is heading to Toledo to pick up my shirts from a gallery, so I can stay home and work.

4. He’s taking our boy to a museum while they’re there, and out to lunch.

5. Watching my son and dog play…It’s pure craziness!

6. Facing fears

7. Going at my own pace

8. Paying off debts

9. Seasons

10. Enjoying what is…

Wednesday

1. My apple peeler/corer…One of the best inventions, ever!

2. Seeing my husband find joy in teaching our son math

3. Clouds

4. Making sales

5. Family jokes

6. Everything about my dog

7. Healthy dinners

8. Nutella

9. Grocery shopping together

10. Finding out that we have an extra day

Monday…

1. Belle’s emails…It’s like she’s in my head, and knows what I need to hear. Thanks, Belle!

2. Having my husband home for another week

3. He’s starting to feel a lot better

4. Finding a holistic vet for my sweet dog

5. Remembering my Grandma

6. My boy is so sweet and thoughtful

7. Being silly

8. A day that turns out good after a rough start

9. Sleeping

10. Love

Saturday

1. We’re going to my son’s first away swim meet, this afternoon.

2. We made some healthy snacks to take along

3. Swim Team Spirit Night, last night

4. A night off from cooking

5. My dog’s morning ritual of snuggling with me on the couch

6. A farmer that delivers fresh eggs!

7. Interesting conversations

8. Seeing what is…

9. The postal service

10. Not giving in…

Thursday

1. My husband made it home today

2. He was so happy to be able to watch our little swimmer practice

3. Cooking for my family

4. Feeling complete

5. Compliments

6. Saying thank you

7. Getting things done

8. Piano music

9. Friends

10. Smiling :)

Wednesday

1. We’re halfway through this week…

2. Knowing that we have a busy day ahead, but I can rearrange things if I’m not up to it

3. Logan and I baked muffins last night. Apple for me and blueberry for him :)

4. My husband was going to drive home today, but I think he’s decided to hold out another day. We want him here, but I think it’s best not to rush things.

5. Kind words received at the perfect time

6. My bossy dog…She’s such a joy

7. Healthy food

8. Giving Logan his allowance…He earns it, and gets so excited on payday!

9. Picture texts

10. Our YMCA

Tuesday

1. The promise that this day holds

2. Sunshine

3. My boy choosing to stay with me today instead of going with his friend

4. Going at our own pace

5. Feeling secure

6. Signs

7. God

8. Clearing things that are blocking me

9. Fond memories

10. Fresh eggs for breakfast

Monday Night…

1. Feeling extra grateful, so please bear with my second list of the day. :)

2. My husband had surgery today, and although it went well, it was not as minor as anticipated.

3. My inlaws were able to go be with him

4. I am so grateful that he understands me, and knows that even though I cannot be there, that I love him with all my heart.

5. Letting go of guilt

6. My parents for trying to understand, even though they don’t quite get it…

7. My inlaws. I love them even though they don’t understand our situation AT ALL.

8. Holding down the fort…

9. Reassurance

10. Love and trust