Unfortunately I spent most of today sick again – to the point where my Dad, bless his recently retired heart, got my boys both to and from school for me. Bless my hubby, even though he’s still feeling a bit icky himself, he went to the store for me and picked up mini crackers, soup and 7*Up. I’m finally feeling a little more human. Now, on to my list! (Like the colour? Feeling green :-) LOL)

Today I Am Grateful:

1) For my Dad who thankfully got my boys both too and from school today (along with having driven my mom to and from work today too)

2) That my hubby, despite still feeling rather icky himself, went to the store for me and brought home mini crackers, soup and 7*Up. They have all definitely helped.

3) For my parents keeping my boys for a few hours after school today so I could get some more rest. They even worked with the boys on their homework too – Thank You Dad & Mom!!

4) For my boys giving me extra gentle hugs and kisses to help Mommy feel better – Will even gave me a gentle massage up one arm, across my shoulders and down my other arm, he did a sweet job and it felt pretty good too!

5) That I managed to still drag myself here today.

Your imagination is your preview of life’s coming attractions. ~ Albert Einstein

It’s time to really see the future you desire, feel the emotions it evokes, and believe that it is possible. ~ Jack Canfield

Overall, today was a darn fine day! Let’s get to it! :-D

Today I Am Grateful:

1) that I went with my dad to his new health club today – walked next to each other on the treadmills for about 20 minutes or so till he went to do the rest of his new routine

2) for walking for 40 minutes today – probably 10 minutes longer than I should have, but those last 10 minutes were actually spent walking at 1 mph cooling down & re-stretching as well

3) for the never-ending-hot-water of the showers at health clubs – I never get tired of that one! Boy did that feel good today :-)

4) for both of my boys enjoying their first day back to school today after 2 weeks off – my oldest was even excited about Orchestra after school today too! (though I just realized he left his folder at the other school, oops!)

5) for my Dad buying lunch for Wyatt & I and for the left overs that became dinner for William & Wyatt :-) The cinnamon sticks will have to wait till tomorrow however :-(

6) to be sitting here for the 7th day in a row even though I’m hurting and exhausted – I just don’t want to give up on this yet! No way!

Every thought we have is a form of energy that continues to exist forever. ~ Pim van Lommel

Beautiful things happen when you distance yourself from the negative. ~ Unknown

Spent most of the day back & forth between chills & too warm, am finally comfortable again. The boys are both looking forward to going back to school in the morning.

Today I Am Grateful:

1) that though I spent the day feeling icky, my boys played and had lots of fun together doing lots of different things – made me happy to hear all their giggles and laughter

2) for hubby bringing home some of my favorite soup to help me feel better – Thank You Baby!!

3) for making a choice that even though I’m not feeling the greatest I am going to meet my dad at his new gym in the morning and go walk on the treadmill with him for awhile

4) for one final Family Movie Night tonight, the last day of Christmas vacation

5) that I have made it here every day so far this year (yes, all 6 of them! LOL) I am grateful for it because it is helping begin my year on a positive note

Don’t let someone dim your light, simply because it’s shining in their eyes. – Unknown

Today was a simple Saturday – a pajama Saturday – a stay home and watch movies, play games and just be around each other kinda day. :-)

Today I Am Grateful:

1) that it was such a simple, sweet Saturday – everyone is slowly feeling better and are doing well, everyone was in good spirits all day and it made for a very wonderful day home with everyone I Love

2) for meds working and taking away about 50% of the pain my hands/fingers have been in for the past few days – typing this tonight is easier than the past few days but does still hurt some

3) for laughter – once again today laughter proved to be a good silly medicine we all needed – Thank Heaven for netflix and “AFV” episodes!

4) that I have made it here every day so far. I will make it here every day I reasonably can. I will forgive myself for the days I miss and I will move on and get right back to writing my lists.

5) to have the opportunity to head to the gym with my dad and get myself back on a treadmill. I *will* find a way to get back into my 5K training again. Even if it means spending a month on the week one program to gain strength I will do it!

I find television very educating. Every time somebody turns on the set, I go into the other room and read a book. ~ Groucho Marx

T.G.I.F. and Thank God my family is slowly feeling better. Now, if my hands/fingers would just follow suit everything would be great :-) Because of said pain tonight’s list will be shorter than usual…

Today I Am Grateful:

1) That my oldest and my hubby are both slowly feeling better

2) For being able to stretch out in my own bed for most of the day – for the first time all week!

3) For being in my own bed as I write this, with the bed warmer nicely warming beneath me for when I snuggle in for the night – I know it will help with many of the aches and pains

4) For laughter – my kids were more fully awake before I was today and they curled up in the living room on the couch and watched “AFV” (America’s Funniest Home Videos) on netflix – it was a joy to wake up and hear their pure laughter from the next room!! It was music to my ears after so much silence this week.

5) For my hubby – even though he is in pain of his own, he does all he can to help me on days like today when even lifting my cell phone hurts (seriously, this typing on the computer hurts about a 20 on a scale of 1 to 10 :-(

Imagine the state our our world if we gave people a piece of our heart instead of a piece of our mind. – Unknown

Wow, I was so tired yesterday when I wrote my list I’d even lost track of what day it was! Yikes! I’m not quite as tired today, but Ray is bothering my hands & fingers something fierce :-( It’s hard to type when your fingers hurt so much :-( But, I am here once more and am happy with myself for doing so – even if somehow I lost a day LOL

Today I Am Grateful:

1) That even though my oldest isn’t feeling much better, at least he isn’t feeling any worse!

2) That I’ve been able to have a few days of snuggling with both of my boys to watch cartoons together while we just relax and take it easy

3) That my youngest does what he can to make everyone smile – he knows his big brother isn’t feeling good and he tries so hard to make him smile and/or giggle. It’s such a cute thing to watch and such a blessing to know how much he loves his big brother

4) To be taking time for myself again to do this. It feels good to be writing down the things I’m grateful for from the day, not just thinking about them as I fall asleep. It’s nice to have the lists to go back and read now and then when you need a pick-me-up

5) That hubby is off tomorrow – he’s not feeling much better either and I know he could definitely use the rest and enjoy not having to get up so early.

It is important to remember that we are energy. Einstein told us that. And energy cannot be created or destroyed – it just changes form. ~ Rhonda Byrne

What a night last night and day today. My oldest was sick & throwing up most of the night until about 3 AM before he finally got some sleep. Most of the day today he’s just been very sleepy and tired, not feeling well and not eating much. He’s been drinking water (and finally keeping it down) so I’m grateful for that. Sadly, even my hubby started getting sick today while he was at work. I feel so bad for both of them :-(

Today I Am Grateful:

1) That my sleeping in the living room with my oldest helped him sleep better last night

2) For my youngest who has helped in so many little ways between last night before bedtime and all day today

3) That all of my guys are finally comfortably sleeping in my bed – hubby on his side, boys sharing mine so they all get a good night sleep

4) That the couch in the living room isn’t too uncomfortable to sleep on – I can make it out here one more night (right? LOL)

5) That despite everything today, I finally made it here to write my list for today – Thank You Hubby for letting me borrow your laptop so I didn’t have to get off the couch since I was already comfy!!

Gratitude makes sense of our past, brings peace for today, and creates a vision for tomorrow. ~ Anonymous

Today I Am Grateful:

* that the doctor was able to see my husband on short notice this afternoon – he really needed what doc sent him home with

* that my parents were able to watch the boys for the few hours we were at the MD office – yes, I said hours, so the boys would have been bored stir-crazy for sure

* that the neb treatment helped my hubby breathe a little easier for awhile today

* that my father-in-law is allowing us to borrow the car for another week – lots of appointments coming up this week

* for how excited my youngest is getting as he realizes his birthday is coming up fast! LOL We’re celebrating with Nama & Papa this weekend – actually, it’s almost time for cake now!

* that I am going to savor and enjoy every bite I have of the birthday cake!

* for finding the perfect cupcakes for my youngest – he wanted chocolate cake with chocolate chips – I found chocolate cupcakes with light chocolate icing & a mini Chips Ahoy on top! He loves them!

* for believing in myself – it feels groovy!!

Ahhhhh Friday

Today I Am Grateful:

* to have had a nice, kick-back relaxing kinda day

* for little surprises – went to the store for a few things for dinner, came back & surprised the boys with small Slurpees

* for memories

* for new ideas

* for creativity

* for new beginnings

* for taking chances

* for reaching toward dreams