Sunday, December 31, 2017

New Year's Eve.

December 31, 2017
Day 452

     Today was lovely. It was Phia's birthday. It was New Year's Eve. We spent time with family. We ate delicious food. We watched movies. We played games. We laughed. We celebrated Phia. It was a jolly good day. It was a merry New Year's Eve.

     Thankful.

Saturday, December 30, 2017

We rocked, and I sang.

December 30, 2017
Day 451

     Thankful for the cold air. Thankful for my warm and cuddly family. Thankful for warm blankets and humongous teddy bears. Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch Dr. Quinn. Thankful for Matt. He loves me. Thankful for two more days at home with my loves. Thankful for the end of a good year, and the anticipation that comes with another year beginning. Thankful for all the good things in my life that I have even though I don't deserve them. Thankful for being able to rock Tobin to sleep tonight. We cuddled under a blanket, we rocked, and I sang. Thankful for a special breakfast this morning for Sophia. Her birthday is tomorrow. Thankful for time with my sister and her family. Thankful for a good Saturday.

Friday, December 29, 2017

There was...

December 29, 2017
Day 450

There was tickling and wrestling today.

There was cuddling on the couch.

There were hugs and kisses and warm smiles.

There was time spent outside.

There were cookies.

There was a visit with family.

There was the blue sky, the warm sun, and cold, cold air.

There are three more days at home for Christmas break.

Thankful.

Thursday, December 28, 2017

Good, good Thursday.

December 28, 2017
Day 449

     This was a good Thursday. Matt and Tobin went to see the new Star Wars movie. Adelyn and I stayed home and watched a movie in bed and ate popcorn and ice cream. It has been so cold out and so warm and cozy in our home. We've been doing some organizing. We've been cuddling on the couch. It has been a good, good Thursday. And I am thankful I had it to enjoy.

Wednesday, December 27, 2017

A full Wednesday.

December 27, 2017
Day 448

     Today was a good Wednesday. We visited family. We had good food and spent time laughing and watching eleven run around. It's cold outside, but it's warm in our home. Thankful for a great day with family. Thankful for good food and treats. Thankful for time to relax in bed and read. Thankful for mint chocolate chip ice cream. Thankful for my grandparents. Thankful for a full Wednesday.

Tuesday, December 26, 2017

December 26th.

December 26, 2017
Day 447

     Today was relaxing. We organized toys and cleaned things up a bit. We watched a Christmas movie. We were lazy. It's good to be lazy a bit here and there. I went out for my friend's 50 birthday party. She's such a lovely, sweet person. It was an honor to be at her party!

     Thankful for the health of my family. Thankful for good days at home. Thankful for the ability to hug and kiss my loved ones whenever I want. Thankful for birthday parties. Thankful for lazy days. Thankful that God gives me good things even though I don't deserve it. Thankful for December 26th.

Monday, December 25, 2017

Christmas.

December 25, 2017
Day 446

     Today was the best! It was merry, jolly, cheery, and joyful. It was filled with huge smiles, hugs, and happy cuddles. It was filled with the best family and the most delicious food. It was so so so good. And I am undeserving of such goodness.

     Thankful for the sweetest presents. Thankful for the look on a person's face when they open THE gift. Thankful for Christmas.
 
   

Sunday, December 24, 2017

Christmas Eve.

December 24, 2017
Day 445

It was a very peaceful Christmas Eve.

I baked cookies.

We watched movies.

I made a big pot of vegetable soup.

We relaxed.

We laughed.

We visited Matt's family.

We had a lovely meal. And lovely desserts.

Matt and I just put our presents under the tree. It looks amazing.

I can't wait for tomorrow morning.

Thankful.


Saturday, December 23, 2017

The eve of Christmas Eve.

December 23, 2017
Day 444

     Today was wonderful. I shopped in the morning for some groceries. I baked cookies. Matt and I cleaned the house. The kids watched movies and played. We danced. We listened to music. I watched the rain. I listened to the rain. I smelled the rain. We cuddled with Higbee. Matt and I wrapped gifts together. It was relaxing and wonderful and cozy.

Friday, December 22, 2017

Lamby.

December 22, 2017
Day 443

We saw Santa today! It was a merry time. My parents came to watch the kids visit Santa. It was a sweet time.

Tobin got a haircut today and he looks so sweet. I don't think I've ever seen a cuter new haircut face than Tobin's. He asked me if his new hair cut would still be there after I washed his hair during his bath tonight.

Adelyn looked grown up and beautiful in her picture with Santa. Grown up and beautiful and little at the same time because she brought her favorite stuffed animal with her. Lamby. Lamby goes everywhere these days.

I strung up some colored Christmas lights around our house today. I don't know why, but Christmas lights tacked up on the walls makes me happy. I think it looks beautiful.

I get to sleep next to my love every night.

I get to kiss two amazing babies goodnight every evening.

I get to cuddle a wild coyote named, Higbee.

I get to be at home the next nine days.

I'm going to wrap presents tomorrow.

I'm thankful that God gives me good things even though I don't deserve them.

Thankful. 





Thursday, December 21, 2017

We drove away.

December 21, 2017
Day 442

     Today was awesome! I got to drive away from work for a whole ten days. Patty, Casey, and Adelyn got into our vehicle, and we turned the music all the way up, and we danced, and we sang at the top of our lungs, and we drove.

     I didn't have to set my alarms.

     I didn't have to make lunches.

     I didn't have to have clothes picked out.

     It was good.

     Thankful.

Wednesday, December 20, 2017

Yule Log.

December 20, 2017
Day 441

Tomorrow is the last day before Christmas break.

On Friday, Patty and I are going to take the kids to see Santa.

Also on Friday, I'm going to watch Christmas movies and bake cookies all day.

Matt likes to fall asleep with his hand on my arm or my head. I love that he loves me so madly.

Patty got me some things I needed from the store.

Odette visited my classroom today. My students went nuts over her. Who wouldn't?

I'm excited for our class Christmas party!

There is something called Yule Log. It is fudge and icing and cake all rolled into a log. It exists and it's delicious. Matt's mom got us one. She might be a dessert genius.

Matt is off tomorrow and it makes me happy knowing he will be home and resting.

Adelyn and Tobin are so excited for Christmas.

Phia and Casey wanted to come home with me today and it makes me happy they love me so much.

Thankful.

Tuesday, December 19, 2017

Too many.

December 19, 2017
Day 440

     Thankful for only two days of work left before Christmas break. Thankful for the way Tobin hugs and kisses me before bedtime. Thankful for reading time with Adelyn. Thankful for reading time with Tobin. Thankful for the bed Adelyn made on her floor for her animals. Thankful for Christmas coming soon. Thankful for bedtime before 9. Thankful for the way Higbee cries when we come home. Thankful for the way Matt needs me. Thankful for his hugs. Thankful for Phia, Casey, and Odette. Thankful for my parents. Thankful for Sue, Steph, and Mario. Thankful for a good Tuesday. Thankful for too many things to be thankful for.

Monday, December 18, 2017

Best Sound of All.

December 18, 2017
Day 439

     Today is the last Monday before Christmas break. I only have two more days to teach, then we have our Christmas party, and then I'm off for Christmas break.

     Even though I was horrible and yelled at my kids this morning, they forgave me and gave me hugs.

     I love reading to my kids before bed. It is so good to cuddle with them and be still and quiet. There is no sound except the sound of words being read. It's one of the best sounds of all.

     I have plans to go into work early tomorrow morning. I'm excited to get some things done.

     I have a giant mug of tea and honey by my side and The Office is on.

     Thankful.

   

Sunday, December 17, 2017

My love.

December 17, 2017
Day 438

     Today was lovely. Matt and I went Christmas shopping together. Matt's mom watched our kids for us so we could go. It was so so so good to be with my love for the day. He's been so sick for the past few weeks, and he's finally starting to come around. It was so wonderful to talk with him and laugh with him and spend my day walking hand in hand with him. My husband is the sweetest man. He loves me with everything in him. I am blessed to call him mine.
 
     Thankful for my love. Thankful for Matt's mom. She has so blessed us beyond measure this weekend. Thankful for carts full of Christmas presents. Thankful for the last week of school before Christmas break. I'm so ready.

Today was wonderful.

December 16, 2017
Day 437

     Today was wonderful. Matt's mom took me out and bought me a new coat. I was blown away by her generosity today. It's a beautiful coat, and I haven't had a new coat in so many years.
   
     Then, because we hadn't yet decorated for Christmas, she suggested we have a Christmas decorating party. And she literally made a party for us. She went out and bought all kinds of good food and treats, and brought them over to our house. We put on Christmas music, and it was a jolly and merry party. Matt's mom is very good at taking care of people. She makes them feel loved and looked after. Our house looks so festive now. I am so thankful for Matt's mom.

     We also went to a Christmas party at Patty's mother in law's house. It was really nice to visit and talk with the best friends and family. Best friends and family and food and wine always makes for a good time.

     Today was good. And I am so thankful. I didn't deserve this good day. But I was gifted it anyways. God is good to me.

Friday, December 15, 2017

Wonders.

December 15, 2017
Day 436

     Thankful for undeserved mercy and grace. Thankful for wonders of God's love. Thankful for the weekend. Thankful for dinner with my favorite ladies. Thankful for good food. Thankful for my mom. Thankful for Matt's mom. Thankful for my two sweet babes. Thankful that they are sweet and innocent and excited for Christmas. Thankful for Christmas break coming soon. Thankful for the cold, cold weather. Thankful for Higbee's sweet face.

Thursday, December 14, 2017

Thursday.

December 14, 2017
Day 435

     Thursdays make me happy, and this Thursday started off with a breathtaking sunrise. I love the look of sunrise light on bare trees. Thankful for the cold air. And recess. Thankful, so, so, so thankful for Friday. I literally cannot wait to relax and catch up on sleep and relaxation. Thankful for my warm home. Thankful for time to sleep.

Wednesday, December 13, 2017

The shortest blog post ever.

December 13, 2017
Day 434

     Thankful that tomorrow is Thursday. Thankful for time to sleep.

Tuesday, December 12, 2017

My sick husband comforted me.

December 12, 2017
Day 433

     I am so thankful tonight for warm clothes and good walls around me and my family. Thankful for good, warm food to eat. Thankful for the way the clouds look when it's very cold and windy outside. Thankful for family. Thankful for a sweet Christmas program at school. Tobin and Phia had their Christmas program tonight, and they looked like precious angels. Thankful for delicious homemade chicken noodle soup and biscuits. Thankful for warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookies. Thankful that tomorrow is Wednesday. I'm ready, so ready, for the weekend. Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch a show and drink tea. I am thankful for my husband. Here's why I'm thankful for him on this day:

     He's pretty sick right now, and he has been for a few weeks. Today, I got scared and worried about his illness. I came home and talked with him and started crying. And my husband, who is sick, held me and comforted me while I was crying. To be quite honest, I've been annoyed with his illness up until today. I'm not proud to say that.

     He is amazing. And I am completely undeserving of his unconditional love.


     Thankful.
   

Monday, December 11, 2017

Six Short Sentences.

December 11, 2017
Day 432

     Thankful for Christmas programs at school. Thankful for Adelyn and Casey dressed up in cute clothes. Thankful for family. For wacky cake. For Patty who does the best job ever at hair and make up. Thankful for the end of this day.

Sunday, December 10, 2017

Talk about Santa.

December 10, 2017
Day 431

     Thankful for: 

a good morning at church. 
ice cream play dates for 2nd grade girls. And Tobin. 
chocolate ice cream stained mouths. 
snow. 
the cold, cold air. Whenever I need to breathe good and deep, I just step outside. 
this is the last busy week of school. 
my parents brought over a delicious meal tonight.
we all cuddled on the couch together and watched Beauty and the Beast. 
Matt got medication. I'm thankful he doesn't have to go on suffering through this illness. 
my mom gave me some new face creme to try out. She's always thinking of us. 
my extra large mug of tea with honey. 
another new and fresh week of school. 
funny shows to watch. 
phone calls with Jason. 
tall tales about Santa. Tobin has lots of them. 
talk about Santa. I love the magic of Christmas. 
painted nails. I never paint my nails, but when I do, I'm always happy I did. 
pale pink is the best nail color. Fact.

Saturday, December 9, 2017

Milkshakes.

December 9, 2017
Day 430

     Thankful for the end of this busy day. Thankful for time to sleep. Thankful for milkshakes. Sometimes a person needs ice cream in liquid form so as to consume it more quickly. Thankful for the beautiful snow. It looked lovely today. Thankful for camp outs in the living room after playing in the snow complete with big tins of popcorn with multiple varieties. Thankful for another day at home with my loves.

Friday, December 8, 2017

Friday Night.

November 8, 2017
Day 429

     I am so thankful for Friday night. I am thankful for a weekend to look forward to. I'm excited to decorate for Christmas this weekend. I'm also excited to get out things out of storage. We're moving back into our house. For the time being. Not that we were ever moved out, but we cleared a bunch of things out for staging. I'm excited to sleep tonight. I'm tired. Thankful for the best work place with the best co-workers. I love where I work.

     Thankful.

Thursday, December 7, 2017

Good things are coming.

December 7, 2017
Day 428

It was a good Thursday.
I'm happy that tomorrow is Friday.
I'm excited for Saturday and Sunday.
I'm excited to decorate for Christmas.
I'm glad it's so cold out.
Higbee makes me feel so loved when I come home.
Tobin gives the best hugs.
Adelyn gives the best cuddles.
I love phone calls with my mom.
Patty gave me a warm, freshly baked chocolate chip cookie today.
Good things are coming. I can feel it.

Thankful.

Wednesday, December 6, 2017

Eskimo baby.

December 6, 2017
Day 427

     The best part of this day was laying in bed with my babies and reading books cuddled under the blankets. Thankful for books and blankets and time to read.

     Thankful for baby Odette bundled up like an Eskimo today. She makes my day every time I see her.

     Thankful for chats with my sister. Thankful that she packed me a lunch today. It was delicious.

     Thankful for time to sleep.

Tuesday, December 5, 2017

It will be a new day.

December 5, 2017
Day 426

     Thankful for quiet nights at home after busy and challenging days at school. Thankful for dishes to wash because it means I have food to cook. Thankful for beds to sleep in. Thankful for clothes all over my floor that need to be folded because it means my family has clothes to wear and we have the ability to wash them. Thankful for time spent with my cousin tonight. It was good to go out and just talk and laugh with her. It's always good to be with her.

     Thankful for the end of this day, and the hope and possibilities of tomorrow. It will be a new day. And God has good things planned.

Monday, December 4, 2017

Reset button.

December 4, 2017
Day 425

     I am thankful for the end of this day. It was long and tiring, and I was irritated and grumpy. I felt like a gruffalo today. So tonight, I am thankful for bedtime and shows and tea with honey and apples with almond butter. I am thankful for blankets and pillows and time to sleep. I am thankful that this sleep will hit the reset button. I am thankful that tomorrow will be new and fresh and good.

Sunday, December 3, 2017

Sundays.

December 3, 2017
Day 424

Thankful for church on Sunday mornings.
Thankful for family dinners on Sundays.
Thankful for cold air.
Thankful for walks with Higbee.
Thankful for Christmas treats from Trader Joe's.
Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch TV.
Thankful for kisses goodnight from my babies.
Thankful for a new week coming up.


Saturday, December 2, 2017

A good Saturday.

December 2, 2017
Day 423

Thankful for a very lazy day. We stayed inside. We relaxed. We watched movies. We went to bed early. I love relaxing Saturdays.

Thankful for a good friend who met me for coffee today.

Thankful for the feeling that our home is really our home again. We took it off the market after many months of showings and cleanings and making our house feel very sterile and unlived in.

Thankful for cups of tea with honey.

Thankful for phone calls with my mom.

It was a good Saturday and I'm thankful.

Friday, December 1, 2017

3.

December 1, 2017
Day 422

Thankful for nights out with two of my favorite girls.

Thankful for margaritas and chips and salsa.

Thankful I don't have to set my alarm for morning.

Thankful.