Monday-29th

Thankful for the windchimes blowing outside our door.
Thankful to have made it through part of the laundry.
Thankful for how good clean laundry smells.
Thankful that Tucker noticed that fact.
Thankful that Jay took over tonight when I. Had. Had. It.
Thankful that we are all allowed to start over every day.
Thankful to kiss all the kids goodnight after they were asleep and whisper a mothers prayer in their ears.

Sunday- 28th

Thankful for tithing settlement.
Thankful for the insight of how following a prompting blessed someone.
Thankful for a day full of friendship.
Thankful that everyone is on the mend.
Thankful for wonderful surprises.
Thankful for a delicious dinner made by someone else.
Thankful for something so magical to look forward to.

Saturday-27th

Thankful for shiny clean toilets and clorox wipes. (again, or still- whichever way you want to look at it.)

Thankful for my kids improved health. (for the most part)
Thankful that the kids get to play with cousins.
Thankful for leftovers at my mom's.
Thankful for a trip to Border's and coupons.
Thankful for the nice man at Border's.
Thankful to already know what I am doing for the kids singing time tomorrow.

Friday-26th

Thankful for a great book to read while I take care of sick kids.
Thankful for a brief moment where everyone felt well enough to watch a movie together.
Thankful that Jay ran the errands.
Thankful for internet bill pay.

Thursday-25th

Thankful for Jay cleaning out the car after Luke was sick.
Thankful for times together.
Thankful for health.
Thankful to sleep in.

Wednesday-24th

Thankful for naps. (For me!)
Thankful that the kids are out of school.

Tuesday-23rd

Funny how things repeat themselves. I started to write what I was thankful for and thought ... hmm this feels familiar. I am thankful for it .... again.

Monday- 22nd

Thankful for tile floor & clorox wipes at 5 in the morning.
Thankful for Jay- that he helps out with sick kids.
Thankful for netflix.
Thankful for another beautiful day of sunny skies.
Thankful that I got to be home to take care of Tucker.
Thankful that I got to rock him to sleep.

Sunday-21st

Thankful for revelation.
Thankful for personal study time.
Thankful for easy food prep.
Thankful for my mom.
Thankful for my kids prayers.
Thankful for the music in church today played so amazingly on the organ.
Thankful that we made it to church today.

Saturday-20th

Thankful to witness a baptism.
Thankful for many good things to choose from.
Thankful for a date with Tucker.
Thankful for another Saturday of the boys playing with cousins at my mom's.
Thankful for friends.
Thankful to have some alone time.
Thankful to go to bed.

Friday-19th

Thankful for a trip to Sam's with my mom.
Thankful to have the grocery shopping caught up.
Thankful to have something to look forward to.
Thankful that Savanna gets involved with good things.
Thankful to see all the beautiful leaves changing. It looks so different this year for some reason.
Thankful for friends to scrapbook with. Even if it was more talk and organizing than actual scrapbooking.

Thursday-18th

Thankful for another awesome story time at the Bethany Public library.
Thankful to have the house tidied up.
Thankful to volunteer at the school.
Thankful that the kids are taking piano.
Thankful to have the car today to get where we need to go.

Wednesday-17th

I am thankful for public library's and their storytimes.
I am thankful we tried out a new library.
I am thankful for free bread.
I am thankful for a loose schedule.
I am thankful for 80% off.
I am thankful for cub scouts- and Jack working hard.
I am thankful for Jay taking Luke on a walk.

Tuesday-16th

I am thankful that we had already made a change of plans for Savanna to get a ride for her tryouts.
I am thankful that Jay was able to get Savanna to school safely before having the brakes lock up.
I am thankful to have a second car to get us where we need to go.
I am thankful for story time and free chocolate.
I am thankful to have extra time in the car with Jay.

Monday-15th

I am thankful for a small laundry day.
I am thankful for big surprises.
I am thankful for a project that turned out better than expected.
I am thankful for a quick trip to Sam's and Hobby Lobby.
I am thankful that Jay made it home safe- after having car problems.

Sunday-14th

I am thankful for two kind friends phone calls. I am thankful for their thoughts.
I am thankful that everyone pitched in to help get things ready for dinner.
I am thankful for good dinner conversation.
I am thankful to see someone in a different light.

Saturday-13th

I am thankful for opportunities to try new things.
I am thankful for thrift stores.
I am thankful for an unexpected date with Jay.
I am thankful that he found me boots!
I am thankful the boys were invited to play with their cousins at Nan's.
I am thankful Savanna tried something new.
I am thankful for the example of others resistance.

Friday-12th

I am thankful to have the chance to go to the temple. I am thankful to be able trade childcare so that I can go, as well as help someone else be able to go.
I am thankful for a family dinner at 8:00 at night.
I am thankful for a date to starbucks with Jay and over-generous friends.
I am thankful to have so many things to consider.

Thursday

Thankful for:

Getting the errands finished and having the pantry re-stocked.

Jammies with feet.

Pancakes for dinner.

Piano teacher that comes to our house for three lessons.

Being able to import almost 500 photos tonight and not losing them. (Relief!)

Wednesday

Thankful for

An uneventful trip to the Dr. for Luke.

Finishing the laundry that was started on Monday before Thursday!

Listening to Savanna give a well prepared presentation at church that she put together without our help.

My mom for helping with the boys again.

Tuesday

Thankful for

Lunch with a friend.

Family eating dinner together.

Monday

Thankful for:

The sun shining early in the morning!

A kind invite from a friend.

The very funny things Tucker says.

So very thankful for patient Jay. For him finishing a project I had not business starting. For him taking out the dishwasher and figuring out the plumbing stuff. For getting that dishwasher out of the house.

Sunday

Thankful for- DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ENDING!
Thankful to sit through a whole meeting with the kids not having to leave.
Thankful to sing beautiful music.
Thankful to a sunday nap.
Thankful for pancakes for dinner.
Thankful to watch a moving show about the prophet Joseph Smith.
Thankful to end the day as a family.

Saturday

I am so very thankful for those that teach music to my kids.
I am thankful for Savanna's voice. I am thankful that her voice combined with others moves me to tears. I am thankful that I got to share that with Jay and the other parents. I am thankful I got to listen to it uninterrupted because my mom had the boys.

I am thankful for shopping time with Jay and Savanna. Without the boys.

I am thankful for a mom, dad, and Jack date. A very special date.

I am thankful that laundry was already finished and ironed so I could just go to bed.

Friday

I am thankful for a napping child, other kids reading, and the house so very still.
I am thankful that Jay woke up early to teach the youth at church early morning seminary.
I am thankful that I had free uninterrupted time to create.

Thursday

I am thankful for:

prayer,

an invite from a friend,

a friend dropping off pants for one of the kids,

my mom finding me an iron!,

going to a new library story time with Tucker,

Luke having a full day of school for the first time this week,

that my kids love school,

a full wonderful uninterrupted nights sleep last night.

Wednesday

Thankful for:

heading upstairs to make the bed, and finding out its already made,

taking Luke to the Dr. and getting him the care he needs,

a call from my niece,

a crockpot,

a yummy pretzel eaten alone,

peanut butter m&m's,

November 2nd, 2010

Thankful for:

The relief that came this morning when I realized the dishes were already clean and that I was not walking into a messy, dirty kitchen,

Being able to go vote without kids in tow,

My Mom for watching the boys so I could go vote and pick up Luke's homework,

Good health for those that have it in our house, and increased wellness for those who don't,

Coming home to a cleaned up kitchen,

My whole family liking dinner,

Forgiveness,

Inspiration,

all the sounds in my house, the ticking clocks, the beeps of various machines, the sound of legos being sifted, the shower running, the whirring of the computer fan, playlists and pandora, piano playing, creaking stairs, pattering feet on the concrete, it all makes up the soundtrack of our home.

November 1st, 2010

Thankful for:
Laundry washed and folded
school nurse,
medicine,
being home and not in the hospital,
dinner that was waiting to be heated up in the fridge,
clean kitchen window,
dishes washed, dried and put away,
apple drawer in fridge being fixed,
free redbox,
rocking Tucker to sleep,
not having to take the car in for repairs,
many family members that helped out today, getting kids, watching kids,
Jack winning something for customer appreciation from the library,
girlfriends that call and email to check up on me,
the end of October,
the beginning of November,
the end of the day.

thankful for catchup

11th- thankful to have had a morning with just jay.
12th- thankful for a very kind conversation from an admired woman after she saw me struggle with two boys during church.
13th-thankful that jay came home and took charge of the evening.
14th- thankful to run errands with a friend
15th- thankful to celebrate another year of jay's life! thankful to have a friend visiting to share the everyday life with.
16th- thankful my mom watched tucker all day so I could shop with my friend all day
17th- thankful to another friend who watched tucker so I could go to the temple with my friend, and be able to go out to lunch and shop all day
18th-thankful that goodbyes can be sad- makes me so thankful for friendship- that friendship endures
19th-thankful to have food enough to feed our family and another without making a run to the store the night before
20th-so thankful for my kids, friends, parents who are now my friends. they totally make me realize that we are not alone in our parenting struggles. Especially thankful for a turning moment for one of our kids last night. a conflict that went in the right direction. an exchange that ended positively!
21st- so thankful to have the gift of not being in a hurry. sitting in the car with tucker watching a cement truck and the men pouring concrete. how much it looked like decorating a cake.

Friday

Thankful for medicine.

Thursday

Last night I was very thankful for canned soup, instant potatoes, pre-cooked ground beef, frozen green beans & corn. Also very thankful my mom had the beef and green beans.


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I had been posting my blessings ... at night, in bed, from my Ipod. Problem was- they were not posting- but saving somewhere. I had done this for a few weeks. When I realized what had happened I just mentally acknowledged what I was thankful for each night.
Now that we are settling back into our school routine, I think I can start it back up- Here we go.

September 2

I saw a Grandpa yesterday. I was picking up my car after having some repairs. I overheard several phone calls made by this Grandpa. We were in a small waiting room. I could not help but overhear! The first was to his wife. He talked politely and endearing to her. Then he made a call to his daughter. First he spoke to his Grandchild, then to his daughter. He talked so cute to his Grandchild, and then so nice to his daughter. He needed a ride, and asked if he could take her to lunch.

I loved hearing this man. I was thankful that I married the kind of guy who will grow into this kind of Father and Grandfather.

Monday- I am thankful for family night. I am thankful for a night at the book store. I am thankful for understanding of others.

Sunday- I am thankful for a nap. I am thankful for four kids playing together while I had that nap.

Saturday- I am thankful that I can leave for the day and come home to things better than how I left them, with kids bathed and fed. I am thankful to have a break and to be ready to come back home.

Friday- I am thankful for the work my kids did today. I am thankful for their willingness today to do what I asked without expecting something in return.

Thursday- I am thankful for a late evening walk with Jay. I am thankful for quick runs to the store to pick up milk.

Wednesday- I am thankful that I was able to get something finished on time. I am thankful that a friend called to invite tucker and I over just to see the big work trucks at her house.

Tuesday- I am thankful that the "fix" for the air conditioner was a flip of a switch.

Monday- I am thankful we all worked together on cleaning up the backyard. I am thankful for yummy leftovers.

Sunday- I am thankful that it is Easter & conference weekend at the same time. I am thankful for my changing perspective of the blessings of Christ's Atonement.

Saturday- I am thankful that the boys and I were able to get all the shopping and food prepared early. I am thankful that in losing my blender beater, I was able to clean out and reorganize all the bottom cupboards looking for it. ( found it in the garage!)
I am thankful that our family makes it a priority to watch conference.

Friday- I am thankful for the kids having a day of off school and for three day weekends! I am thankful to have cousins close by to come and play.
I am thankful that our flat tire caused by not only a nail but also a screw was able to be repaired and that Jay was able to come home early to help me with it.

Thursday- I am so thankful my mom helped out so much with the kids today! I am thankful for my kids teachers. So thankful for the love and insight they have. I am thankful for each of the kids talents.

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Thursday

I am thankful that I had a nice nap.
I am thankful for free entertainment. The water line workers building a great mud/dirt pile for Tucker to drive trucks through. For free admission to the crystal bridge. For listening to Tucker describe his day. For how excited he was to tell everyone about the big hole.
I am thankful that Jay did our taxes this week.
I am thankful that Jay cleaned out the garage- I am even more thankful that these were all things he just did. They were not on any honey do list. I am thankful that his schedule allows him to be home more.
I am thankful for my kids teachers.

Wednesday

I am thankful that my mom watched the littles while Jay and I went to a program with Savanna at church. I am thankful for our Young Women leaders that put so much love into the youth program at church.
I am thankful that Jack was where he needed to be. That he made good choices. I am thankful for his scout leader and for her patience.
I am thankful that I had a brief moment that I felt semi- caught up. It lasted for a moment. It felt good.

Tuesday

I am thankful for the perspective a vacation gives. I am thankful tonight did not seem so rushed and busy. I am thankful for a warm afternoon that let the kids play outside. I am thankful for the city water crews who have dumped loads of red dirt on our front lawn- instant fun for the boys!


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Monday March 22, 2010

I had a hard time posting my blessing a day. I will catch back up with them but tonight I am thankful to be home safe. Thankful that our van worked wonderfully for our vacation. Thankful that we had the time to be together. Thankful that the kids are all asleep.

Wednesday

I am thankful that when I opened the fridge this morning the Britta had water in it.
I am thankful that someone else filled it up.
I am thankful to have everyone's hair cut- all the same day, without much hassle.
I am thankful for big terrific Tucker hugs. With arms wrapped all around my neck, and then a little pat on the back.
I am thankful for Rotissere chicken. I am thankful that I picked one up today thinking I would use it to make dinner. It was the dinner.
I am thankful for a phone call with an offer of something I would never, ever want. It cracked me up.
I am thankful for photos. I am thankful for my camera. I am thankful that my lens not working on automatic is forcing me to learn to go manual.

I am thankful for tile and a toilet.
I am thankful for a full day of sun.
I am thankful that I got to be with my mo tonight.
I am thankful that I love jay.


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Monday

I am thankful Tucker stayed dry from 3:00 until bedtime!
I was thankful Jack made cookies almost by himself. I am thankful that luke shared something with me that I did not know. I am thankful that savanna is so responsible. I am thankful that jay talks with me.

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Sunday

I was thankful to hear fun things come from Luke. I was thankful to sit close to my children in church. I was thankful they wanted to be close. I was thankful to sing in primary- the joy that music brings is the greatest blessing.


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Saturday

I was thankful for savanna's friends parents who make such efforts for the girls to get together. I was thankful to find something that was lost. I was thankful to just sit with jay and watch a show and not try and multi task.


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Friday

I was thankful for the weekend. I was thankful to have been able to whip together something the night before. I was thankful for a loving teacher. I was thankful for a fun unexpected package that kept me smiling for days.


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Thursday

I was thankful for a good hair day. I was thankful for a wonderful lunch, yummy cookies and peanut butter m&m's.


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Wednesday

I was thankful for a trip to see my sister Janelle. I was thankful that Tucker gets so excited to go to Sam's.

Tuesday- March 2

I am thankful we got everyone where they needed to, when they needed to.
I am thankful for friends who help us out.
I am thankful that my mom helps me with Tuck so I can help with things at the school.
I am thankful for the sun still shining after 6:00 P.M.

Monday

I am thankful for ibuprofen. I am thankful for free red box movies. I am thankful I can make dinner.

Sunday

I was thankful to have a morning go as I needed it to. I was thankful that I have a very patient husband. I was thankful that the lesson I was asked to teach was over.

Saturday

I am always thankful for the weekend. I was thankful that my sister helped Savanna with her jewelery. I am thankful that I was able to run to the store alone. I was thankful to have clean laundry. I was thankful for savannas friends who let her come over and get ready so we could go to jack's pinewood derby. I was thankful that all of our friends took photos and shared them with us. I was thankful that Jack had fun racing his car. I was thankful that I was there yo watch him.


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I was thankful I was tired from doing something fun. I was thankful to work out a swap with a friend of watching each others kids so I could go to the temple. I was thankful I was able to accomplish all the little things I needed to. I was thankful to get together that night with girlfriends to scrapbook.


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Thursday

I was so thankful that I had already worked out and showered for the day. (I had almost put it off until later) I was thankful I had already made dinner. I was thankful my mom was available to watch the kids.
I was so thankful that someone gave jay tickets to an awesome concert.

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Wednesday

I am thankful for paper in the printer.
I am thankful for febreze.
I am thankful for boys in bed at eight.

Tuesday

Thankful for sun shining! Oh beautiful sun. Reflecting off the wind chime. As a very slow breeze barely knocks the chimes together making one sound after another. Almost inaudible. Barely there. But I heard it. Beautiful. Thankful for the sun.

Monday

I am thankful for a walk on the treadmill. I am thankful for dinner in the house. I am thankful for friendly people. I am thankful for a friend saving us a seat. I am thankful for when others take an interest in my children and really care. I am thankful that my ear doesn't hurt. I am thankful for when I can laugh. I am thankful Jay cleaned up the kitchen tonight.

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I am thankful that we have two running vehicles. I am thankful that they both have gas in them. I am thankful that savanna made dinner and that we have a Sunday dinner rotation. I am thankful for a plate of cookies that was dropped off at my house. I am thankful that I was able to attend a q&a tonight that went by way too fast. I am thankful for the kids that went with me, and I am thankful that one chose to stay home.


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I was thankful to be able to go with savanna to hear her sing at contest. I was thankful that I could leave the boys at home for jay to take care of and get them to my moms for the day. I was thankful for an unplanned trip of shopping with friends and savanna, that shopping together provided support. I was thankful to have a day that was clear of things so we could stay out as long as we did. I was thankful for friends. I was thankful for yummy girl scout cookies.

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Friday I was thankful for being able to leave Tucker at home while I went to get my hair trimmed and to pick up the produce for co-op. I was thankful it was Friday. I was thankful for a new dinner recipe that turned out yum. I was thankful to be able to run to SAMs with just Tucker to pick up a few necessities. I was thankful for a double dip ice cream cone at 10:00 at night.

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Thankful for a first for Tucker this morning! Thankful for another beautiful day where the kids could be outside. Thankful for lunch with friends. Thankful it was long. Thankful that Tucker was so accomidating. Thankful for leftovers on a busy night. Thankful for all four kids having healthy teeth. Thankful for a great dental office, and so thankful we switched dentists.
Thankful for a phone call that made a difference.

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Wednesday

Wednesday- I am thankful I got to spend the day with my mom for her birthday. I am thankful for a swept floor and a clean bathroom counter. I am thankful for a shoulder rub. I am thankful it was warm enough for kids to be outside and play. I am thankful for a washer and dryer "on site" to throw clothes and shoes into the wash after a mess outside.

I am thankful I was able to get into the dr so quickly today. I am thankful that our co-pay has dropped! I am thankful that jay was able to work from home and pick up kids and take care of things. I am thankful that I got to borrow a big fat lens, and see just what I am missing.


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Today I am thankful for clear skies and sunshine. I am thankful for a clean towel outside the shower. I am thankful to be able to share things with others. I am thankful I can actually do something to help. I am thankful to have leftovers for lunch. I am thankful that we re-arranged our furniture.

Sunday night I was thankful that not everyone could hear Tucker tell someone they were being too bossy when he went up to the front of the chapel to sing. I was thankful I did not see him spit his gum onto the floor as he stood at the podium.
I was thankful to have a clean kitchen.I was thankful that the kids copied valentines made by their Dad. I was thankful to have clean sheets on my bed.


Saturday night I was thankful for a dinner out as a family. I was thankful we had money to go. I was thankful for Savanna's musical talent- and how I love hearing her sing. I was thankful to already have Sunday clothes ironed so I did not need to do it that night. I was thankful to hear "we are the world" and share it with the kids.

Friday- I am thankful it's the weekend! I am thankful that jay brought me a sonic drink tonight. I am thankful we got the boys out of bed to watch the opening ceremonies for the olympics.

Thursday- I was thankful that Tucker had a good first visit to the dentist.

Wednesday- I was thankful to finally make it to the post office. I was thankful to have the grocery shopping finished and the fridge wiped down. I was thankful that our piano teacher comes to our house.


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I am thankful the sun was out so bright today. I am thankful to have gotten the 3 boys haircuts in record time. I am thankful to have had cold oranges at each meal today. I am thankful to have bills paid. I am thankful to still have a little one in footed jammies.

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Tonight I am thankful that I had such a good rest last night. I am thankful that I got several packages ready to mail. I was thankful to sit and hold Tucker while we watched the snow fall.


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Sunday night I was thankful for how sweet Luke and Tucker were together. That Luke asked tuck to keep him company. I was thankful for the sabbath day, and I was thankful for the end of it! I was thankful for patient teachers for Tuckers new class at church.

Saturday night I was thankful for yummy leftovers. I was thankful to be able to get Luke's pants exchanged before Sunday. I was thankful for the produce co-op I participate in.


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Friday I was thankful for my mom watching Tucker all day. I was thankful to go to Savanna's talent show alone. I was thankful that Savanna got out of her comfort zone for the talent show. I was thankful for a long lunch with Jay, amazing how much visiting we can get in when we are by ourselves.
Lastly I was so thankful to have an evening with friends- good food, good people. We had to drag ourselves away at the end of our evening.

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February 2nd, 3rd, 4th -2010 blessings

Tuesday night I was thankful that school was going to be held the next day. I was so thankful to not get a call saying that it would be canceled again. I was thankful for a very unexpected but helpful visit and conversation. I was thankful that I thought to pray right before. I was thankful for the peace that prayer brought.

Wednesday night I was very thankful to have Jay show up unexpectedly from work early. I was thankful for leftovers in the fridge. I was thankful I was able to move the piano by myself.

Thursday night ... tonight.
I am thankful that Jack's scout leader dropped off his coat this morning.
I am thankful for music.Thankful for the cello. Thankful for how I can feel it in my chest and it stirs me every time. I am thankful for good news about our changing church schedule.

February 1st-2010 blessings

I am thankful that Jay stopped and got milk. I am thankful that I still have enough food and other essential items on hand- so that I don't have to go to the store. (except for chocolate- we need to be much more prepared in that department!)
I am thankful that we were able to convince the kids that it was exciting to be out of school again tomorrow. I am thankful for the long vacation!

Tonight I was thankful to sit on the sofa with Jay and Jack and read. I was thankful that school was canceled for tomorrow . I love Sunday nights when there is no school the next day.


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Last night I was thankful to feel like I was caught up on laundry AND ironing. I have a cabinet that all the ironing goes into- until I can get to it. This pile can get rather large. When something is missing I will tell anyone who is looking for something to check the pile. Jay even teases me that I pull clothes out of circulation l. (I will neither confrom nor deny that statement.
So it felt good to get to the end of of the pile. Knowing all to well there is laundry waiting to start the process all over again. Thankful for that to- sometimes I have to remind myself that- be thankful for these clothes to wash. If there were any less, we would be missing someone.


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I am thankful again to have a snow day and still have electricity. I am thankful for little things. Sleep- naps- time to just hang out at home. Jammies with feet for Tucker. I am thankful to have a partner to parent with. I am thankful for heat in our home.


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Thankful that we have power.
While that kind of sums up my feelings, I am so thankful for today. Thankful for the break.

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Tonight I am thankful for our 7 year old. I am thankful for his calmness today. I am thankful he had a happy day. I am thankful that it was warm enough today for the kids to play outside and that I had the doors open. I am thankful that our breakfast of monkey balls turned out the best it ever has. I am thankful for a little nap, and that Tucker came and snuggled up and joined in the sleep as well.
I am thankful for a hot lunch date with Jay and Luke. I am thankful that Luke so sweetly asked me to sit with him.

Tuesday night-
I am thankful for good deals, and coupons that let me get things for almost free.
I am thankful that our family got to spend the evening together- even though it meant we were at walmart and sams.
I am thankful that Jay stayed up while I finished a project for Luke's birthday.
I am thankful that my mom had a sewing machine needle that I could borrow.
I am thankful for the events this week that are already canceled. I love it when our schedule free up!

I am thankful for something left on the kitchen counter with
spoons pointing and highlighting what I needed read.
Thankful for cold, cold oranges.
Thankful for the fridge that keeps them cold.
Thankful for the imagination of my 3 year old.
I am thankful for the example of others.

I am thankful for Sunday naps. I am thankful for a room full of my family hanging out reading. Thankful that we think Jay passed his stone, that he did not need surgery and that he is pain free without meds now. Thankful for Stake Conference allowing us to have an earlier church schedule. Thankful for peaceful times. Thankful for good news, really good news for my brother and his family.
Thankful that right now reminds me of our holidays, together, not in a rush, enjoying each others company. Thankful we started rotating Sunday dinner responsabilities.

I am thankful jay wound up the vacum chord and put it away. I am thankful that the house got tidied up. I am thankful that I am in a home- I am thankful for the water that comes out of the pipes. I am thankful I can walk to the store and pick up milk and get exercise in at the same time. I am thankful for strong pains meds for jay. I am thankful for cute little footprints left in the dust on a bedside table.

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Last night I was thankful for dinner that was brought in. I was tha thankful to be back home safe. I was thankful to have gone with savanna and to get to hear the choir she was in. I was thankful that we were able to get a ride since jay could not come up. I was thankful to see all my boys. I was thankful to sleep in my own bed.


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January 21st blessing a day
Tonight I am thankful for kindness and generosity of others. I am thankful for the breakfast drinks that were given to us when our gift cards were not accepted. Thankful for the 2nd round of smoothies a little later in the morning.
I am thankful that so many people jumped to our aid when jay had a kidney stone attack today. I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful that jay has some good strong meds.


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I am thankful that I got to talk to all three boys on the phone tonight. They sounded so different. So cute! I don't talk to my kids on the phone usually so it was a different thing for me.
I am thankful for wireless Internet connection in the lobby. I am thankful that jay took photos of the kids homework for me to see then sent it to me.


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January 19th-2010 blessings

I am thankful for clean sheets. I am thankful for friendship bread. I am thankful for my Mom and Jay taking over the kids for the next few days. I am thankful for my Earth shoes and how they help my back. I am thankful that sometimes I am able to read my children and understand what they mean and not what they are saying.

January 18th- 2010 blessing a day

I am thankful Jay cleaned out the toothbrush and toothpaste
drawer. I am thankful that my contacts came in today. I am thankful for a 3 day weekend. I am thankful that Jay took the day off. I am thankful that I got sort of caught up on laundry.

I am thankful that we were able to have morning time together. A "Sunday Breakfast" instead of Sunday dinner. How everyone helped out. And for the most part willing to just do what needed to be done. For one meal-everyone worked together.

January 14th, 15th, 16th-2010 blessings

Thursday night- I was thankful for our piano teacher who comes to our home. I was thankful that Jay and I had time to communicate our thoughts. That we each were able to express our concerns and suggestions for our children. That we had time to do it and were not interrupted.

Friday night- I was thankful for the beautiful titch of a sunset-The beautiful paleness of it. That it was there. It filled me with hope after a gray day. To have the sun for a moment. I was thankful for a script tucked in my purse from Tuesday's Dr. appointment, "just in case" Luke started running a fever. Because today he did. I was thankful my sister was available to run over and sit with the two littles while I went and picked up the medicine, and that my neighbor brought the bigs home from school. At two different times. It allowed me to have a short nap while the littles watched a movie.

Saturday night- I was thankful that we all got out for a walk in the fog and rain- I took photos of us at Lake Hefner and you would not know we are in Oklahoma. It looks like we are on the coast, back in Oregon, maybe.

January 13th-2010 blessings

I am thankful Jay stayed up and helped me with a few things.
I am thankful that Savanna talked with us openly.
I am thankful that Julie took Savanna to church tonight. I am thankful that Jay was able to go to cub scouts with Jack. I am thankful for 2 new favorite songs.

January 12th-2010 Blessings

Last night I was thankful that Luke willingly walked himself into his post-op appointment. I did not have to "help" him in kicking and screaming.

January 11th

I am thankful I am not shivery cold with fever. I am thankful that Jay took out all the trash. I am thankful that Jay made Tuckers bed. I am thankful that my kitchen window is clean. (also thanks to Jay)

January 10th-2010 blessings

Last night I was thankful for the opening hymn for our Sacrament Meeting- How Firm A Foundation- that we sang all the verses. How affirming it was for me and my thoughts. I was thankful that Kim spoke in Sacrament meeting for another ward with Jay early that morning. I was thankful that as we sat down I looked into my purse and found the $20 I have been looking for since last month. I felt thankful for all those that serve and do what they can without complaining. And can I just say that I was thankful that Jay was called as a counselor in the bishopric? Because right now, I would "pick" counselor over bishop any day ...
Can I be thankful for that?

January 6th ,7th, 8th and 9th-2010 blessings

Wednesday January 6th-I was just so thankful.
Seriously so thankful and relieved. Completely relieved.

Thursday night January 7th-I felt thankful for a new toy from Jay. Thankful that he picked up on something said in conversation and sold a few things to get me a Itouch. I was thankful also that school was not canceled for the freezing weather. I was thankful that someone else took care of my tire that was loosing air that day.

Friday night January 8th-
I was thankful that it was the weekend. I was thankful that Savanna and my hotel room for state choir is going to cost half of what I thought. I was thankful for movie night at my moms.

Saturday
I am thankful for sleeping in. I am thankful for phone calls from girlfriends this week. I am glad the sun shone for the last few days. I am thankful for a date with Jay.

January 5th, 2010 blessings

I am thankful that a teacher noticed Jack's red chapped hands and offered (told) him some lotion.

January 4th, 2010 blessings

Last night I was thankful for our friends Jake and Amy. They came by to say good-bye to our family before they move to San Fransisco. Jake and Jay used to work together. Now Jake is moving on to work for a fruit company that specializes in cool technology type things that I use everyday, and Jay would be lost without.
I am thankful for our friendship. I loved whenever we were able to get together. Amy would always jump right in and help do whatever needed to be done, and they put up with our kids acting like happy puppies whenever they saw them. Amy taught me to make crepes- so yummy.
Jake used to be in a band, and I have been bugging him to sing for us for a long time. Finally last night he played the guitar and sang for us.
We are excited for this opportunity for them, but feel just a little sad they will be gone.
I am thankful for friendship-

January 3rd, 2010 blessings

I am thankful for today to be over. I am thankful with the kind of exhale that says I am done, moving on.

January 2nd, 2010 blessings

I am thankful for the many dates I had with Jay today. It was a perfect ending to our holiday break. The temple, the movies, the mall, dinner out- all in one day. I am thankful that we tried on new bands. I am thankful we found ones we liked.

January 1st, 2010 blessings

Last night I was thankful to have little hands touching my face. Circles and sweeps, those hands traced over my eyelids and eyebrows and cheeks and lips then up to my nose and back down to my chin. Just because he wanted to.
I was thankful that a family of 6 all tried to fit onto a queen size bed for and end of the day snuggle.

Blessing a Day 2009-December 31st

As well as being thankful to end the day and the end of 2009 with family and friends I was so thankful to end it with a shower. It had been a long long day. Good, but long. I had started the day in the hospital, came home and cleaned house and cooked, fried food IN THE HOUSE! and just felt like I needed to wash all that off of me before climbing into bed. It felt wonderful.

Blessing a Day 2009 December 30

December 30th- I ended the day feeling thankful for email, and the information age that allows us to communicate so freely. We had a last minute procedure scheduled for Luke, and within hours I was able to have contact with Luke's pediatrician and his surgeon in California to run things by them. All without actually speaking to them on the phone. Exchanges were made, information transferred back and forth, even while these Dr.s were on vacation.
So thankful for that!