All posts by AndreaRose

Tuesday…

1.  What a difference a day makes…

2.  Getting creative with leftovers

3.  Telling my son stories about when he was a baby

4.  Feeling lucky

5.  Passing a test

6.  Fate

7.  Library books

8.  God

9.  Giving and receiving second chances

10.  When the weather forcasters are wrong

Monday

1.  Our DRY basement…Our poor neighbors weren’t so lucky today :(

2.  Umbrellas

3.  A rental car from the dealer while our car is being repaired

4.  My amazing and  generous parents…I can always count on them.

5.  Relief

6.  Shopping with my mom

7.  Unexpected…and very helpful surprises

8.  Insurance

9.  Learning something new

10. Spring…

Easter Weekend…

1.  Beautiful weather

2.  Wearing shorts!

3.  Getting some color :)

4.  A tidy yard

5.  Nice patio furniture

6.  Feelings of accomplishment

7.  My parents and my brother for their understanding of our need to spend time alone, even though it’s a holiday that we would normally all spend together

8.  The seemingly small things that mean so much to a child

9.  Coloring eggs

10. Cooking as a family

11. Deviled eggs…I make them once a year and today is the day!

12. Love

13. Having something to believe in

14. Being strong during difficult situations

15. Jesus Christ

Friday Night

1.  My husband is home

2.  The way our dog greets him at the door…It’s crazy!

3.  Strong hugs

4.  Sincere appreciation

5.  Tucking in our boy together

6.  A quiet holiday weekend…just the three of us (and our dog)

7.  The LONG list of chores that we will hopefully complete tomorrow :)

8.  Having everything that I need

9.  Making healthy choices

10. Netflix

Wednesday

1.  My son had minor surgery on his foot this morning, and all is well.

2.  Putting it in God’s hands, instead of making myself crazy

3.  Being his advocate and making sure things are as I want them to be…Don’t mess with my kid ;)

4.  The Kissing Hand

5.  Nurses…so kind and helpful

6.  Doctors who take the time to talk to you and make you feel comfortable 

7.  Spending the day lounging and watching movies

8.  The way the dog takes care of him…I think she thinks that he is hers

9.  Healthy food

10. Lots of hugs and  kisses

Tuesday Gratitude

1.  John Taylor Gatto…One of my heroes

2.  Free will

3.  A strong family

4.  Camping out in the living room

5.  Lemon candies

6.  Taking the time to relax and read

7.  Imagination

8.  Albert Einstein…He intrigues me

9.  Lists…good lists, to do lists, shopping lists

10. My sweet, sweet boy…

Monday…

1.  Mondays

2.  Cleaning

3.  Getting all the laundry done

4.  Catching up with a long time girlfriend

5.  Realizing how far I’ve come

6.  The undeniable power of gratitude

7.  Hanging out at the library with my boy…

8.  Sharing

9.  Tie-dyes

10. All the comforts of home

Sunday Night Gratitude…

1.  Living for right now

2.  My husband ran his third marathon this morning.  I am so proud of him.

3.  I had to laugh at his waddling around the house today! 

4.  Packing healthy meals and snacks for his trip back to post, to aid in his recovery.

5.  Admitting mistakes and moving forward

6.  Thank you’s

7.  Serendipity

8.  Paying it forward…

9.  French accents

10. Smiling