Sunday's Thanks:

I'm thankful for a day of rest. A time to get caught up at home, prepared for the week, and spend some time relaxing at home.

I'm thankful for Sunday football, lunch time exercise, and a full cart of groceries (plus the little helpers to put it all away!).

And now I'll be thankful for an early-to-bed Sunday night!

Day 15 and Day 16's Thanks

 
                                   Day 15:
I was so thankful to spend an hour in my bed yesterday evening with my favorite little girl in the world. We talked (boy can she talk!), I played with her beautiful long hair, and we took turns "writing" letters, words, numbers, and shapes on each others backs. It was a very special time with just the two of us. And I'm thankful I was given that.

Day 16: This morning I am thankful for my small town's youth bowling league. Both of my children bowl every Saturday morning, along with about 8 other kids. This is the 2nd year they have been on the team. The confidence in themselves has grown so much. They set goals, and achieve them. Bowling is such an independent sport and a chance to improve your own skill. Plus, the friends they've made are lifelong. So thank you, USBC.

2-Fer

Tonight's special is 2 for the price of one!

Tonight's thanks deserves more than just one day.

Hands down, I have the best husband.

Momma had a late night at school, so he was dad + mom at home tonight! He got dinner done, rooms cleaned, baths/showers, and happy kids, all by the time I was home at 7:00.

He deserves a medal. 





I don't have one to give him.


So he gets a free night of deer hunting after work tomorrow!!

I love you babe!     

11.12.13

Tonight I am thankful I exercised.

So that I could have a bowl of Girl Scout Thin Mint ice cream.

 

Eleven-Eleven

I always love Veteran's Day. And no, I don't get the day off! I'm very thankful that our district does not have students stay home on this day- I believe the children appreciate the significance of the day more if they are in class learning about it.

Every year my school (along with others across the nation) gathers in the gym for a 45 minute recognition of our Veterans. And every year it brings tears to my eyes to hear those sweet angelic voices singing praises and thanks to all those who serve. They nervously approach the podium to speak the words of a grateful poem into the microphone for all the audience to hear. 
The audience is filled not only with staff and students, but Veterans from family members of our students are welcomed as well.

This year we were even blessed to have two Veterans (husband and wife!) come speak to our kids about their time in the military and how they were once just kids too. Then we end traditionally, with the playing of "Taps" by our very own music teacher. 

I am so grateful that I live in the country of the free and the brave. Thank you to every single person who was, is or will be a member of our Armed Forces. You have my utmost respect and blessings forever.   
 

Day 10 already?!

Oh life. You are so funny sometimes.

How is it that I am on Day 10, and already can't think of what I'm thankful for today?
But even when I can't, I know there are things to be grateful for. Especially things I often take for granted.
 

Laundry- I'm thankful for you because that means I have children who need to wear clean clothes. It means I have money to buy them clothes, a washing machine and a dryer to help me. It also means I'm the kind of mommy that will let those 2 rugrats get dirty in the first place.

 So thank you Lord, for 2 dirty children and a washing machine to clean their clothes. That makes my heart very happy (and so does their assistance in putting away their clothes!).   

Time To Get Caught Up!

Day 8 Thanks:
I was so very thankful last night to get gas with my Dillons plus card fuel points for only $2.65 a gallon! What a relief that was!!

Day 9 Thanks:
I'm not sure there is just one thing I am thankful for tonight. Nope, there isn't. Today is one of those days I feel overwhelmed with the special people in my life.

First, it's my dear friend's birthday. I have watched her become an outstanding teacher, growing every year into a more patient, compassionate person, and was blessed last year to watch her change roles from mainly "teacher" to mainly "mommy." She has been an inspiration to me from the moment I met her, even thought she thinks I was the one who was helping her. She taught me to trust in the Lord more, and to give my worries to Him. She is the kind of person who has love shining through her and I am so thankful she is in my life. Happy Birthday dear friend. We will celebrate our favorite way- pedicures, pizza, and sweets. =)
  
Thankful today also for my Nerium family. I was able to spread a little Nerium love to my small town as we had a booth set up for a Holiday Open House. It was the first time for this event, and as there weren't as many customers as I had hoped, I still was able to connect with new prospects. 

I am hoping to have my name out there with a connection to Nerium. Opened some possibilities for future venues, and gave away a ton of business cards! So fingers crossed, this is the beginning of something wonderful! Special thanks to my life-long friend and her mom (read more about them here!) for helping get it all set up- you two are amazing!

Take a minute and check out my Nerium site- find out if you are ready to change your skin! Sign up for your first bottle of Nerium for only $80 as a Preferred Customer. Then get ready to experience it yourself!

Life is good people- there are so many blessings daily that happen to me, and I am so thankful for every single one.