September Thankful List

9.1- my microwave
9.2- a non-busy day
9.3- shopping with my mom
9.4- shopping with just my husband
9.5- fun with family
9.6- someone to drive home with
9.7- a night out with my hubby (okay, so it was back to school night, but we didn't bring the kids with us!!) :)
9.8- a good morning nap for N
9.9- a mellow morning
910- my ONE year old baby boy!!
9.11- my freedom and those who risk their lives so I can have it
9.12- a fun birthday party
9.13- surviving my first full Monday
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9.16- Thursday night group
9.17- alone time with Mr. N
9.18- not having to leave my house at all
9.19- a nice balance of relaxing and getting stuff done
9.20- a clean inside of the van
9.21- getting errands done with just one kid
9.22- Matthew getting off a little early
9.23- candy corn!
9.24- Friday
9.25- soccer fun
9.26- lunch out
9.27- quickly passing sickies
9.28- not having to make dinner
9.29- quick and easy dinners
9.30- my healthy kids

August Thankful list

Today I'm Thankful For...

8.1- my shelves getting closer to being done
8.2- a playdate with a friend
8.3- a lazy day
8.4- another playdate with more friends
8.5- Thursday night group
8.6- my husband of 10 years
8.7- my creativity
8.8- being one step closer to having my bookshelves done
8.9- grocery shopping with just the baby
8.10- my 11 month old baby boy
8.11- finding some sunshine
8.12- a movie with my honey
8.13- having my kids home with me again
8.14- having Matthew home all day
8.15- getting to know the neighbors
8.16- family dinner
8.17- a fun fall schedule
8.18- a good 1st soccer practice for M
8.19- finally being able to start setting up my shelves
8.20- lunch out with my favorite 5-year-old
8.21- cute fall clothes
8.22- family time
8.23- warm and SUNNY weather!
8.24- another warm day (it seems so rare that I think I'll use it twice) :)
8.25- this extra week of summer the kids have this year and that they get to enjoy the sunny weather
8.26- one last day by the pool before school starts
8.27- finding a 90% off sale and actually seeing something left that I liked enough to buy
8.28- soccer
8.29- a clean (on the outside) van (and the husband and 5-year-old who did it)
8.30- the first day of school
8.31- getting to stay home with the kids

May's Thankful List

I'm thankful for...

5.1- tissue paper flowers
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5.7- Friday Night Lights starting back up!
5.8- an enjoyable day with my family
5.9- these 3 little people who made me a mommy
5.10- low blood pressure
5.11- fun things in my mail box
5.12- finding a tray
5.13- leftover Easter candy
5.14- a little boy who said "mama"
5.15- a solid NINE hours of sleep for me!
5.16- a visit with family
5.17- being a little lazy
5.18- batteries
5.19- at least one kid being easy and fun to be around (that would be M)
5.20- a comfy bed to crawl into
5.21- mom's night out!
5.22- not having to leave the house once today
5.23- getting some stuff done (or at least started)
5.24- 72 little green army men that are keeping R entertained
5.25- a trip to Target
5.26- a nap that lasted well over 20 minutes
5.27- photoshop not running like molasses when I needed to get something done
5.28- being able to get N in to see the peds even though it's Friday before a 3 day weekend
5.29- having Matthew home with us all day
5.30- how blessed I am :)
5.31- a 3-day weekend!

April Thankful List

I can't believe it's MAY!! I'm still wringing the date 200- and then having to go back and squeeze a 1 in before the second 0.
Anyway, here's my thankful list for April. :)

I'm thankful for...

4.1- sunshine
4.2- wii fit
4.3- a snuggley baby boy who fell asleep on my chest
4.4- Jesus!!
4.5- the Giants
4.6- some fun shopping
4.7- spray paint in fun colors
4.8- Round Table pizza (it still tastes good even when the cheese is pulled off)
4.9- friends who come to visit
4.10- a clean and organized entryway (even if the rest of the house is still a mess)
4.11- my family :)
4.12- the discovery that Costco's brownie bites are dairy free
4.13- static on the $10 radio I bought for N's room
4.14- Matthew taking the morning off to help me out (and let me sleep)
4.15- my house and being able to take my time decorating it and making it a home
4.16- finding balance (or working on it anyway)
4.17- dinner out with my family
4.18- new shelves (oh how I love shelves!)
4.19- my FIVE year old birthday boy
4.20- good naps
4.21- almost finished projects
4.22- fun things to read
4.23- family
4.24- a fun (and not too crazy) party
4.25- my husband
4.26- the rain holding off until after I was done running around
4.27- a growing baby boy!
4.28- a calm afternoon/evening
4.29- a break in the rain
4.30- Mom's night out

March Thankful List

3.1- that N took a good nap in his crib this morning without a fight.
3.2- for the white noise setting on N's mobile.
3.3- for my crock pot.
3.4- for my mom.
3.5- for antibiodics (yes, again *sigh*).
3.6- for my seven-year-old birthday girl.
3.7- for a baby who was happy to eat real food!
3.8- for a little bit of time to myself to be creative.
3.9- for a vegan chocolate cupcake.
3.10- for a nap.
3.11- for a husband who understands when I need to be lazy.
3.12- that M is doing well in school.
3.13- for a 7 hour stretch of sleep.
3.14- that we found a way to arrange the living room that I think works well.
3.15- for a productive day.
3.16- for not having to make dinner.
3.17- for a solid nights sleep.
3.18- for a good movie on TV.
3.19- for this gorgeous weather!
3.20- for a clean(er) garage.
3.21- for yummy bbq (and not having to cook it!).
3.22- for diapers that actually work!
3.23- for another dinner I didn't have to cook.
3.24- for cute shirts.
3.25- for a Giants game on TV.
3.25- for my kids.
3.26- for mom's night out.
3.27- for Oreos (that are dairy free!)
3.28- for a date with my husband.
3.29- for a cute little project.
3.30- for feeling inspired.
3.31- for hidden treasures.

February Thankful List

2.1- that I don't have to sign R up for preschool next year (and pay the new higher rates).
2.2- that N has insurance with no co-pay so I don't have to worry about taking him to the doctor as often as have been.
2.3- for my wonderful husband!
2.4- for Debbie & Marty and our Thursday night group!!
2.5- for jelly beans (they almost make up for no chocolate).
2.6- for my large capacity washer and dryer.
2.7- for my husband (yes, I know I just used that this last week, but it's his birthday today, so I'm using it again).
2.8- that I got to do Monday with my husband instead of by myself today.
2.9- that it was sunny (and warm) enough today that I could open the windows and get rid of the bacon smell in my house.
2.10- for my 5 month old baby boy!
2.11- for Survivor tonight.
2.12- that the Olympics start tonight.
2.13- that R is doing well in school and starting to take a big interest in learning.
2.14- for a relaxing Valentines Day with my family.
2.15- for cute Easter outfits for the boys.
2.16- for a week off of school (for the kids).
2.17- for time off (for Matthew).
2.18- for fun outings with the kids.
2.19- for my wonderful husband who let me shop at the outlet mall.
2.20- that we got to take some family photos.
2.21- for all day in the car with Matthew (and not having to listen to N scream the whole time...)
2.22- for Mexican restaurants that are close to my house.
2.23- for lots of birthday wishes.
2.24- that I was able to pump a bottle for N.
2.25- that Matthew got off early 2 days in a row!
2.26- for a relaxing morning with my husband.
2.27- for shopping at Trader Joe's.
2.28- for organization in M's room.

January Thankful List

1.4- that I got a lot done while the kids were at school this morning.
1.5- that it was not raining or freezing today and the kids were able to play outside until dark.
1.6- for CHOCOLATE. It's been one of those days, but at least I have chocolate. :)
1.7- for SKUS
1.8- that I don't have to make dinner tonight.
1.9- for SLEEP!
1.10- that we're all safe after the earthquake yesterday!
1.11- for new TV tonight.
1.12- that N *might* be starting to nap better in the PNP...
1.13- that I got to visit with my SIL for a couple hours today.
1.14- for pizza!
1.15- that I don't have a lot to do today.
1.16- for my bed, that I get to go crawl into very soon.
1.17- that Matthew got to be home with us all day long!
1.18- for children's and infants' Tylenol (and chocolate rice krispies for Mommy!)
1.19- for fun things in the mail.
1.20- that I'm able to breastfeed easily.
1.21- for a fun mini photo shoot with my baby.
1.22- for a break in the rain.
1.23- for having my husband home today.
1.24- for another relaxing day.
1.25- for Matthew's job that provides for our family.
1.26- that the sun is shining and the confused trees in town are blooming.
1.27- for itty bitty baby giggles.
1.28- that Matthew made it home before the kids were in bed.
1.29- for sweet little baby grins looking up at me while I'm nursing.
1.30- for doing a project with my big girl.
1.31- that I got my grocery list done tonight so I don't have to think about it tomorrow.