Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Day 29  Feb 14
I'm grateful for a day to celebrate those I love. I'm grateful to be able to talk to Alex via skype.  I'm grateful for chocolate.  I'm grateful for shovels and our family working together to shovel our long long driveway.

Day 30
I'm grateful I have become more aware of my blessings. I'm grateful for warmer weather. I'm grateful to hvae wonderful parents who are willing to watch my kiddos.  I'm grateful for some alone time as I drive Marie and Ben to their YSA dance. I'm grateful to drop by the Guenther's house and just catch up.

Day 31
Grateful for modern medicine.  I thought Bri had strep and she had all the symptoms including a really high fever.  I'm grateful for a loving mom who loves helping out and taking care of my little ones, especially when they are sick. I'm grateful for when dinner plans are amazingly delicious and cheap.

Day 32
I'm grateful for delicious dinners. I'm grateful for having warm house, food, clothes, bed to sleep in, and so many more comfort things.  I'm grateful that I can read.  I'm grateful for criminal system and trying to put those who are danger to others away. Wish for more rehab services too

Day 33
I'm grateful for yoga night! I'm grateful for a wonderful friend Ann who is willing to teach it to group tonight! I'm grateful for time to meditate and focus on my breathing. I'm grateful for kids feeling better. Grateful for nap time.  Grateful for yummy fried chicken my mom made

Day 34
Grateful for computers. Grateful to be able to Skype with Alex. Grateful for our marriage.  Grateful for friends.

Thursday, February 13, 2014

Opps Catch Up---Written in a Word Document



Day 22
I’m thankful for family and friends! I am grateful for family time! I’m grateful for a warm house and a microwave and stove.

Day 23
I’m grateful it’s Friday.  I’m grateful for Skype so we can talk and see Daddy/Alex. I’m grateful for my cats and the cats at my house. I’m grateful for silly tv shows.  I’m grateful for running water

Day 24
I’m grateful for cleaning Saturdays.  I’m grateful for friends.  I’m grateful for warm blankets.  I’m grateful for the gospel and the blessings therein.  I’m grateful for visiting teaching

Day 25
I’m so grateful for crockpot dinners.  I’m grateful for plenty of clothes.  I’m grateful for beaituful children who remind me to look at the simple things.  I’m grateful for the cute little laughs from both G and B.

Day 26
I’m grateful for church.  I don’t get much out of it right now but I know that I am creating habits.  I’m grateful for wonderful women and men who have dedicated their life to help others.  I’m grateful for the wonderful apostles and prophets today and in the past.

Day 27
I’m grateful for play dates.  I love seeing friends, having the kids play and being able to have some mom talk time. I’m grateful for warm blankets, heat, and power.  I am grateful for snow and even more grateful that I don’t have to go out in the snow (at least later tonight). I’m grateful for shrimp night (we got it on sale whoo hoo).  I’m grateful for Storyville too.

Day 28:
I’m grateful for snow days and being trapped inside. Grateful to play with my kids and have fun together.  I’m grateful for snow cream and heat.  I’m grateful for homemade bread bowls and chicken florentine soup. 

Thursday, February 6, 2014

Day 21

I'm really grateful for play dates with amazing friends.  I'm grateful for the opportunity to talk about family's plans for the upcoming year. I'm grateful for car seats, seat belts, and the sun! Grateful for friends! Grateful for easy dinner: BBQ chicken sandwiches with coleslaw, sweet potato fries, and dessert of smores.  Grateful for family movie night tonight

Day 20

I'm grateful for not having to go out for anything right now. (everything's covered in ice).  Grateful for a wonderful group of friends I get to meet with each week.  Grateful for taco soup.  Grateful for family.  Grateful for my wonderful children who are so sweet an truly help me to grow and develop. Grateful for the Atonement and the opportunity to return to the presence of my Heavenly Father.

Day 19

I'm grateful for warm house. Grateful for weather reports.  Grateful for the opportunity to watch some other kids :)   Grateful for easy dinner ideas

Monday, February 3, 2014

Day 18

I'm grateful for a warm house. I'm grateful for crockpot meals. I'm grateful for a full pantry...which means I am so grateful to be able to go grocery shopping and have some food storage too!  I'm grateful for my two sweet kids who remind me the sweet and simple things in life! I'm grateful for the kids bathtime.  I'm grateful to not worry about where I will stay the night each night.  I'm grateful for energy and electricity.  I'm grateful for hand soap and hand sanitizer.  I'm grateful for washer and dryer.

Sunday, February 2, 2014

Day 17

I'm grateful for church! I know that in the long run, the tantrums, screaming, 1+ hours to get the kids ready, the struggle during sacrament etc....well it will all be worth it!  I am grateful for amazing testimonies! I appreciate the diversity in the church and for the amazing strength from everyone!  I'm grateful for family!  I am so very grateful for having a roof over my head and plenty of food to eat.  I sometimes take it for granted!  A person came in to church today and shared his testimony (not a member but was inspired to come into this building--not even knowing it was a church) and how he was homeless, 21, no family, left home at 13, been raped, among tons of other trials and yet he had faith and was grateful to God for all he had! He was even going to college to study Business Management.  Grateful for strong men and women around me too!

Saturday, February 1, 2014

Day 16

I'm grateful that I was taught good time management skills! I was able to run a lot of errands this morning with 2 kids in tow before Alex woke up!  I am grateful for a hubby who studies hard and went and took his boards today! I'm grateful for sweet kids! I'm grateful for being able to run to wholesale stores to buy things for A's rotation! I'm grateful for being productive. I'm grateful to spend time with my little family before he leaves. I'm grateful for washer and dryer machines!