Saturday, May 14, 2011

List of 1000 Gratefuls (21-30)


21. The chance to meet new women/mothers at the read & play date at the library.
22. Watching my beautiful little girl sleep after a rough night.
23. Finding cute clothes in great condition at a second hand store.
24. Being able to laugh at things that would have once made me lose it.
25. Indian food...yum.
26. Finding Father's Day cards for my husband that didn't break the bank (now to send them on time).
27. Watching my daughter play with the mobile toys, entertaining herself.
28. The sun shining for more than 2 days in a row.
29. The Moby Wrap - keeping my daughter close and my hands free.
30. A quiet night a home.

List of 1000 Gratefuls (11-20)


11. Putting my feet up without worrying about what needs to get done.
12. Watching a TV show from start to finish without interruptions.
13. Visiting with my Grannybird.
14. My daughter having the opportunity to meet her great grandparents.
15. The wonderful, creative scents of Yankee Candles.
16. Snuggles from my daughter.
17. Getting to eat out at a nice restaurant...without having to pay.
18. A video camera that allows me to capture the present so I can watch it in the future to remember the past.
19. Ben & Jerry's Willie Nelson's Peach Cobbler ice cream.
20. Sitting on the green grass in the warm sun and cool breeze.

Monday, May 9, 2011

List of 1000 Gratefuls (1-10)

1. The warm, bright sun.
2. Mornings my 3 month old sleeps in and I get a moment for myself.
3. Fresh, hot coffee from the French press.
4. A field full of yellow buttercups.
5. A good book.
6. My daughter's smile.
7. My daughter's giggle; laughter being cultivated.
8. A project to work on.
9. Being able to see my husband through a webcam from the other side of the world.
10. A place to express myself, my thoughts, my feelings, etc. without being judged.