Gratitude Thursday

So much to be grateful for, today.

How about a list?

Emily brought us chicken noodle soup last night, and I am very grateful.
After class (where I rocked my speech, btw), I stopped by Kasey's for some "crappy day chocolate cake" straight from the oven.
I went to bed feeling refreshed and ready to take on the challenges and excitement of a new day.
I'm grateful for friends who know when I need a pick-me-up.

I'm grateful for my book club.

I'm grateful that I discovered pink grapefruit, this year. WOW! Where has this been all my life? I can't get enough, and am strategizing a move to Ca, Tx, or Fl so I can grow my own. Yum.

I'm grateful for the dollhouse that Missie gave my girls years ago. They play with it every day. EVERY day.

I'm grateful for fresh flowers in my kitchen window. Orange tulips are my fave, and every year I resolve to plant them in my yard, and forget. Fortunately, Walmart sells them in $5 boquets, and these lovelies have been blooming beautifully for 10 days.

I'm grateful for my collection of 8oz milk bottles. They are pretty.

I'm grateful for my flat iron.

I'm grateful for new running shoes.

I'm grateful for antibiotics (always.)

I'm grateful for tampons, cuz seriously girls...how different would our lives be? Just sayin'.

I'm grateful for disposable diapers, because Corbin has not had a solid poop in over a month, so the cloth diaper idea was shelved until I have a diaper sprayer and enough diapers to keep up with his grossness. Operation Cloth Diaper was not a complete failure...but definitely not the success I had hoped for. I will reattempt another time.

I'm grateful that I'm not afraid to try new things.

I'm grateful that my Love is a morning person because I, most certainly, am not.

I'm grateful for my little old house and all of it's imperfections.

I'm grateful that we feel like we are bursting at the seams in this little house, because that means our family has grown since we moved in 5 1/2 yrs ago.

I'm grateful that I have both daughters and a son, because the experience has been extremely and wonderfully different with each. I am blessed with both.

I'm grateful for dates with Aaron.

I'm grateful that my mom's surgery went well.

I'm grateful for running buddies.

I'm grateful that Reese is excited about soccer and joined her team for practice without hesitation, this season.

I'm grateful that Quincy did not get an ear infection in the midst of her ailments.

I'm grateful for the little battery operated polar bear that corbin thinks is a real "kitty", because it is sooooo cute.

I'm grateful that Hayley encouraged me to start a composting. My soil is going to be bomb, this year.

I'm grateful that it is almost time to plant our garden. What are you growing this year?

I'm grateful for diligent Visiting Teachers and Home Teachers.

I'm grateful that the Bella Vista POA changed their poultry policy, cuz I'm gonna get me some chickens! I can't wait to surprise the girls with some baby chicks to raise.

I'm grateful for a new-to-me blender and food processor.

I am grateful to only have about 8 weeks left of school.

I'm grateful that some new friends of ours have horses and are going to hook us up with some free poop for the garden. I love free $#it. hahahahahaha!

I'm grateful for deep fried heaven and excited to go to Monte Ne Chicken this weekend.

I'm grateful for Burts Bees ResQ ointment.

I'm grateful to have a job that I love, and for a successful little preschool.

I'm grateful for a daughter who loves to clean.

I'm grateful for the peace, answers, and guidence I receive when I read the scriptures.

I'm grateful that my hair has almost grown past the horrible stuck-on-the-shoulders length that is highly unflattering on me.

I'm grateful for $24 over-the-knee boots that should arrive in the mail, today.

I'm grateful for safety.

I'm grateful for "just because" phone calls from my family.

I'm grateful that even during a chaotic week, I am genuinely happy and feel blessed to have a life that I love.