1. I am so grateful for my mom
2. I am grateful that we spent yesterday together
3. Cooking for friends
4. Waffles with berries…and real maple syrup
5. Lucy and David
6. Having a wonderful Mother’s Day even though I didn’t get to be with my husband
7. Chickens
8. Showing up at just the right time
9. Fresh asparagus
10. Taking the time to really experience and appreciate the wonders of nature
Oh my…Today was such a long day that I forgot that I posted a list this morning! I posted this and scrolled down to read the other lists and was confused to see that I already had one named Saturday. I think that’s a good sign that I need some sleep. :)
1. Being prepared
2. Getting up early
3. Texting
4. My sweet boy nailed both songs at his recital
5. Video cameras
6. My parents
7. Long talks with my husband
8. Giving my mom the perfect gift
9. Working together
10. Love
1. When the rains clears up just in time for an outdoor field trip
2. Walking in the woods
3. Learning with my son
4. Running into someone that I was just thinking about
5. A fun night out with my boy
6. Brian Henke…We saw him play last night, and we were blown away. He is a light…He was so gracious after the show, and gave my son a cd. Beautiful.
7. Seeing and hearing my son mingle with adults while I waited at our table
8. The way that free popcorn excited him to no end. He ate a ton, and when we were leaving, the women that worked there, gave him the rest to bring home. He was on cloud 9! :)
9. Not stressing out when things feel a little crazy
10. Hearing a much needed voice over the phone
1. Listening to my boy practice the piano
2. Dental insurance
3. Clean teeth
4. Understanding reasons…
5. Finding things to laugh about during a hard time
6. Encouraging words
7. Not doubting myself
8. Office supplies…I just love them. :)
9. My Dad and his seemingly infinite wisdom
10. The way things always work out
1. Ahhh…We Love Gratitude…A nice and happy place to visit.
2. People who are grateful
3. Delete
4. The block function on facebook :)
5. My husband when he’s in a silly mood…
6. Keeping my mouth shut…Sometimes it’s just not worth it.
7. Trying very hard to appreciate other people’s opinions…failing miserable, but trying!
8. Having something really fun to look forward to
9. Kindness
10. Choosing not to celebrate hate
1. Enjoying a cup of coffee in the dark and quiet of a rainy morning
2. Taking my time
3. The way that the dog comes down for breakfast and then heads back upstairs to bed with my son
4. Her total predictability…She is a creature of habit and it’s so sweet and funny
5. Really listening
6. Soaking up quiet…
7. Deep breathing
8. Having the freedom to do whatever I feel compelled to do with this day
9. Good morning phone calls to my husband…and counting down the months until we say it with a kiss. 12 more months until he retires after 24 long years of service. How I look forward to 1 June when we can say it’s less than a year until he can live free with us!
10. Learning not to let things come between us…and being okay with things that are out of our control
1. Parks
2. Friends
3. Shopping with a list
4. Naps
5. Healthy leftovers
6. Common sense
7. Books that you can’t put down
8. Home remedies
9. Birds chirping
10. Green grass
1. Laughing
2. Movie night
3. Picnics
4. My dog
5. Seeing eye to eye
6. Nature
7. Jerry Garcia
8. Electricity
9. Love
10. Putting a stop to negativity…
1. Handwritten notes
2. Nurturing old friendships
3. Cooking
4. Feeling connected
5. Taking my boy to the see the mayoral candidates debate
6. Supporting someone I truly believe in
7. Being able to laugh at myself
8. Natural learning
9. Fun plans
10. Abundance
1. Sunshine after the rain
2. My dog thoroughly enjoying the mud at the park
3. Flowering trees
4. Finishing something
5. Blue eyes
6. Saying no
7. Thinking alike
8. Give and take
9. Reading and laughing with my son
10. Priorities