September 30, 2019
Day 1,097
Thankful for:
a rainy, cloudy Monday.
rainy Mondays are the greatest.
sweet students.
a productive day.
my children who are so well behaved and sweet and loving.
doing homework with my kids.
a busy week ahead.
meetings.
time when I'm not busy and not at meetings.
time to sleep.
Monday, September 30, 2019
Sunday, September 29, 2019
Sunday family dinner.
September 29, 2019
Day 1,096
Thankful for:
Sundays.
church with my babies.
Trader Joe's.
a cart full treats and goodies.
a busy home on Sunday.
Sunday family dinner.
a loud house.
a quiet house when everyone left for the night.
a good phone call with my good friend.
the feeling of a clean kitchen.
Day 1,096
Thankful for:
Sundays.
church with my babies.
Trader Joe's.
a cart full treats and goodies.
a busy home on Sunday.
Sunday family dinner.
a loud house.
a quiet house when everyone left for the night.
a good phone call with my good friend.
the feeling of a clean kitchen.
Saturday, September 28, 2019
Waking up in the woods.
September 28, 2019
Day 1,095
Thankful for:
a day called Saturday.
time to sit on the couch and watch TV.
Impractical Jokers.
rain.
thunder.
hanging with my sister.
hanging with my kids and my nieces and nephews.
deer in the backyard.
a clean kitchen.
another day off with my loves.
another day to show them how much I love them.
the woods.
waking up in the woods.
walking in the woods.
getting stuff done for school.
time to laugh.
time to write.
the sound of the keys as I type.
Matt will be home tomorrow.
Day 1,095
Thankful for:
a day called Saturday.
time to sit on the couch and watch TV.
Impractical Jokers.
rain.
thunder.
hanging with my sister.
hanging with my kids and my nieces and nephews.
deer in the backyard.
a clean kitchen.
another day off with my loves.
another day to show them how much I love them.
the woods.
waking up in the woods.
walking in the woods.
getting stuff done for school.
time to laugh.
time to write.
the sound of the keys as I type.
Matt will be home tomorrow.
Friday, September 27, 2019
Friday nights.
September 27, 2019
Day 1,094
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
noodles.
a day to go to bed early.
Friends.
nights when my kids can relax and watch TV and not do homework.
things to be thankful for.
Day 1,094
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
noodles.
a day to go to bed early.
Friends.
nights when my kids can relax and watch TV and not do homework.
things to be thankful for.
Thursday, September 26, 2019
Fun nights.
September 26, 2019
Day 1,093
Thankful for:
Friday tomorrow.
the weekend coming soon.
Friends.
hot tea before bed.
fun nights at the roller skating rink.
Higbee being so happy to see us when we came home.
Day 1,093
Thankful for:
Friday tomorrow.
the weekend coming soon.
Friends.
hot tea before bed.
fun nights at the roller skating rink.
Higbee being so happy to see us when we came home.
Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Cool air in the morning.
September 25, 2019
Day 1,092
Thankful for:
the cool breeze
blue sky
cool air in the morning
the hope of fall coming soon
the hope of cold weather coming soon
Higbee's kisses when I come home
walking with Matt after school
going to bed early
salad for lunch tomorrow
reading books to Tobin before bed
watching Adelyn play with dolls in her room
easy dinners
my bed
tomorrow is Thursday
a fun night planned tomorrow at the roller skating rink
a very sweet class
Day 1,092
Thankful for:
the cool breeze
blue sky
cool air in the morning
the hope of fall coming soon
the hope of cold weather coming soon
Higbee's kisses when I come home
walking with Matt after school
going to bed early
salad for lunch tomorrow
reading books to Tobin before bed
watching Adelyn play with dolls in her room
easy dinners
my bed
tomorrow is Thursday
a fun night planned tomorrow at the roller skating rink
a very sweet class
Tuesday, September 24, 2019
The end of a long, hard day.
September 24, 2019
Day 1,091
Thankful for:
the end of a long, hard day.
time to sleep.
my home in the woods.
my children.
my husband.
Friends.
Day 1,091
Thankful for:
the end of a long, hard day.
time to sleep.
my home in the woods.
my children.
my husband.
Friends.
Monday, September 23, 2019
Cool air must be coming...
September 23, 2019
Day 1,090
Thankful for:
leftover cake
ice cream
cucumbers, carrots, and olives for lunch tomorrow
hugs from Tobin
wishes for more time with me from Tobin.
medicine to help Tobin feel better
a good day
a day where much was accomplished
a quiet recess time
sweet students
phone calls with my mom
cool air must be coming soon because today was the first day of fall
time to sleep
words
music
things to be thankful for
people who love me
people to love
Day 1,090
Thankful for:
leftover cake
ice cream
cucumbers, carrots, and olives for lunch tomorrow
hugs from Tobin
wishes for more time with me from Tobin.
medicine to help Tobin feel better
a good day
a day where much was accomplished
a quiet recess time
sweet students
phone calls with my mom
cool air must be coming soon because today was the first day of fall
time to sleep
words
music
things to be thankful for
people who love me
people to love
Sunday, September 22, 2019
A praying mantis on our door.
September 22, 2019
Day 1,089
Thankful for:
church at home this morning.
Pastor Mike Hilson.
worship music.
waking up in the woods.
waking up knowing that whatever is going to happen today is in the hands of the Author who knows what's He's doing and I can trust Him.
time to write.
time to think.
time to pray.
a praying mantis on our door.
blue sky days.
cool temperatures are coming soon.
an email from my friend.
a birthday party to go to today for my brother in law.
Patty's homemade mac and cheese and brisket.
talking with my husband.
being able to call Matt my husband.
prayers with my children. I love the way they pray.
new revelations.
the Author.
the One.
the feeling of trusting Him when I'm afraid.
Day 1,089
Thankful for:
church at home this morning.
Pastor Mike Hilson.
worship music.
waking up in the woods.
waking up knowing that whatever is going to happen today is in the hands of the Author who knows what's He's doing and I can trust Him.
time to write.
time to think.
time to pray.
a praying mantis on our door.
blue sky days.
cool temperatures are coming soon.
an email from my friend.
a birthday party to go to today for my brother in law.
Patty's homemade mac and cheese and brisket.
talking with my husband.
being able to call Matt my husband.
prayers with my children. I love the way they pray.
new revelations.
the Author.
the One.
the feeling of trusting Him when I'm afraid.
Saturday, September 21, 2019
A quietly, grand day.
September 21, 2019
Day 1,088
Thankful for:
a day to do nothing at all but lay around and relax and eat good food.
hugs and cuddles from my babies.
lots of movies.
lots of shows.
lots of video games.
days when I don't leave the house at all.
"home clothes."
worship music.
time to write.
time to watch Impractical Jokers.
pasta for dinner.
soup and sandwiches for lunch.
bagels and eggs for breakfast.
chips to eat while watching TV.
new revelations.
a quietly, grand day.
Day 1,088
Thankful for:
a day to do nothing at all but lay around and relax and eat good food.
hugs and cuddles from my babies.
lots of movies.
lots of shows.
lots of video games.
days when I don't leave the house at all.
"home clothes."
worship music.
time to write.
time to watch Impractical Jokers.
pasta for dinner.
soup and sandwiches for lunch.
bagels and eggs for breakfast.
chips to eat while watching TV.
new revelations.
a quietly, grand day.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Wind.
September 20, 2019
Day 1,087
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
a car full of good food to eat.
plans to do nothing at all on Saturday but watch movies and eat good food.
time at home with my family.
our home in the woods.
Higbee.
Matt.
my children.
phone calls with my mom.
bringing papers home to grade so I will be caught up going into the new week at school.
not having to set my alarm for the next day.
soup and sandwiches for dinner.
cool evenings.
warm afternoons with coolness in the breeze.
wind; when wind touches my skin, I am feeling something that came straight from heaven.
Day 1,087
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
a car full of good food to eat.
plans to do nothing at all on Saturday but watch movies and eat good food.
time at home with my family.
our home in the woods.
Higbee.
Matt.
my children.
phone calls with my mom.
bringing papers home to grade so I will be caught up going into the new week at school.
not having to set my alarm for the next day.
soup and sandwiches for dinner.
cool evenings.
warm afternoons with coolness in the breeze.
wind; when wind touches my skin, I am feeling something that came straight from heaven.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
This exercise in thankfulness.
September 19, 2019
Day 1,086
Thankful for:
this exercise in thankfulness every day.
students who missed me when I was gone from them.
my classroom.
my job.
the weekend coming up.
things to be thankful for.
Day 1,086
Thankful for:
this exercise in thankfulness every day.
students who missed me when I was gone from them.
my classroom.
my job.
the weekend coming up.
things to be thankful for.
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Tobin and days at home.
September 18, 2019
Day 1,085
Thankful for:
a day off with Tobin.
Tobin's words as I was putting him to bed the night before: "I can't wait for our day together tomorrow. It's just me and you, right?"
going shopping with Tobin and looking at Halloween decorations and Christmas decorations.
playing Nintendo with Tobin.
watching shows with Tobin.
picking Adelyn up from school.
children to call my own.
days at home.
Day 1,085
Thankful for:
a day off with Tobin.
Tobin's words as I was putting him to bed the night before: "I can't wait for our day together tomorrow. It's just me and you, right?"
going shopping with Tobin and looking at Halloween decorations and Christmas decorations.
playing Nintendo with Tobin.
watching shows with Tobin.
picking Adelyn up from school.
children to call my own.
days at home.
Tuesday, September 17, 2019
Getting to come home early.
September 17, 2019
Day 1,084
Thankful for:
a day that we got to come home early because Tobin wasn't feeling well. It's not that I'm happy that Tobin wasn't feeling well. It was just so good to come home early and relax.
a relaxing evening.
time to write.
time to pray.
time to listen to music.
a quick and easy, yet nutritious dinner.
things to be thankful for.
Day 1,084
Thankful for:
a day that we got to come home early because Tobin wasn't feeling well. It's not that I'm happy that Tobin wasn't feeling well. It was just so good to come home early and relax.
a relaxing evening.
time to write.
time to pray.
time to listen to music.
a quick and easy, yet nutritious dinner.
things to be thankful for.
Monday, September 16, 2019
Long, hard day...but.
September 16, 2019
Day 1,083
Thankful for the end of this day. It was long. It was hard. I can't concentrate because I'm so tired, but let me say this: I am thankful for this sweet life. Thankful for time to eat apples, cheese, and nuts. Thankful for hot tea. It was a good day.
Day 1,083
Thankful for the end of this day. It was long. It was hard. I can't concentrate because I'm so tired, but let me say this: I am thankful for this sweet life. Thankful for time to eat apples, cheese, and nuts. Thankful for hot tea. It was a good day.
Sunday, September 15, 2019
Sundays.
September 15, 2019
Day 1,082
Thankful for:
Sundays.
an extremely clean house.
organized closets.
organized and cleaned and fresh kithcne.
coffee.
doughnuts covered in chocolate.
my dad.
my mom.
dinner at my sister.
Day 1,082
Thankful for:
Sundays.
an extremely clean house.
organized closets.
organized and cleaned and fresh kithcne.
coffee.
doughnuts covered in chocolate.
my dad.
my mom.
dinner at my sister.
Saturday, September 14, 2019
A clean house.
September 14, 2019
Day 1,081
Thankful for:
my dad.
finished projects.
a clean house.
time to relax and watch tv at night.
time to clean more tomorrow.
Day 1,081
Thankful for:
my dad.
finished projects.
a clean house.
time to relax and watch tv at night.
time to clean more tomorrow.
Friday, September 13, 2019
Soup on the couch with "The Office."
September 13, 2019
Day 1,080
Thankful for:
Patty. She saved me today. I am so, so sick, and she came in and taught my class, graded papers, went to the pharmacy for me, bought me chips and cough drops, and loved me. I would be so lost without her.
texts from Matt.
prayer from people who love me.
Heidi.
the end of a very hard day at school.
Matt and Patty painting the red out of our kitchen with a lovely creme color.
time to snuggle in bed with Odette.
medicine to take this infection away.
soup on the couch with The Office.
two days off of work.
Day 1,080
Thankful for:
Patty. She saved me today. I am so, so sick, and she came in and taught my class, graded papers, went to the pharmacy for me, bought me chips and cough drops, and loved me. I would be so lost without her.
texts from Matt.
prayer from people who love me.
Heidi.
the end of a very hard day at school.
Matt and Patty painting the red out of our kitchen with a lovely creme color.
time to snuggle in bed with Odette.
medicine to take this infection away.
soup on the couch with The Office.
two days off of work.
Thursday, September 12, 2019
Plans to paint the kitchen.
September 12, 2019
Day 1,079
Thankful for:
the end of this week coming very soon.
people who pray for me when I'm sick.
time to sleep when I'm sick.
plans to paint the kitchen.
Day 1,079
Thankful for:
the end of this week coming very soon.
people who pray for me when I'm sick.
time to sleep when I'm sick.
plans to paint the kitchen.
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Everybody needs a Patty.
September 11, 2019
Day 1,078
Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch TV. Thankful for soup when I don't feel good. Thankful for medicine. Thankful for The Office. Thankful for my husband. Thankful that tomorrow is Thursday. And the next day is Friday. Thankful that after next week, my school is moving to a new building. I'm very excited to have a big classroom. Thankful that fall is coming very soon. Thankful for hugs from Tobin when he's feeling nervous or scared. Thankful for hot tea with honey when I don't feel good. Thankful for my sister. She's going to come paint our kitchen to help us prepare for our appraisal. We are refinancing our house. Everybody needs a Patty. She's the greatest. Thankful for phone calls with my mom. Thankful for so many things to be thankful for.
Day 1,078
Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch TV. Thankful for soup when I don't feel good. Thankful for medicine. Thankful for The Office. Thankful for my husband. Thankful that tomorrow is Thursday. And the next day is Friday. Thankful that after next week, my school is moving to a new building. I'm very excited to have a big classroom. Thankful that fall is coming very soon. Thankful for hugs from Tobin when he's feeling nervous or scared. Thankful for hot tea with honey when I don't feel good. Thankful for my sister. She's going to come paint our kitchen to help us prepare for our appraisal. We are refinancing our house. Everybody needs a Patty. She's the greatest. Thankful for phone calls with my mom. Thankful for so many things to be thankful for.
Tuesday, September 10, 2019
Watching TV in bed.
September 10, 2019
Day 1,077
Thankful for:
successful days at school.
nights when I have everything done quickly so I can get into bed early.
America's Got Talent.
watching TV in bed.
soup for dinner.
homemade chicken broth.
garlic.
Higbee.
my kids.
water.
hot tea.
coffee.
salad for lunch with lots of fixings.
peanuts.
sweet students to call mine for a year.
Day 1,077
Thankful for:
successful days at school.
nights when I have everything done quickly so I can get into bed early.
America's Got Talent.
watching TV in bed.
soup for dinner.
homemade chicken broth.
garlic.
Higbee.
my kids.
water.
hot tea.
coffee.
salad for lunch with lots of fixings.
peanuts.
sweet students to call mine for a year.
Monday, September 9, 2019
Quick lists.
September 9, 2019
Day 1,076
Thankful for:
Mondays.
mornings when I have everything prepared the night before.
a fresh, new week of school.
quick lists.
Day 1,076
Thankful for:
Mondays.
mornings when I have everything prepared the night before.
a fresh, new week of school.
quick lists.
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Odette and Ryker.
September 8, 2019
Day 1,075
Thankful for:
hugs and kisses from Odette and Ryker.
a good talk with my brother and my sister at the end of the night.
the sound of sleeping children.
a new week starting tomorrow morning.
hot tea.
an apple with almond butter.
sleepy Higbee.
texts from my husband.
time to sleep.
Day 1,075
Thankful for:
hugs and kisses from Odette and Ryker.
a good talk with my brother and my sister at the end of the night.
the sound of sleeping children.
a new week starting tomorrow morning.
hot tea.
an apple with almond butter.
sleepy Higbee.
texts from my husband.
time to sleep.
Saturday, September 7, 2019
Eight.
September 7, 2019
Day 1,074
Thankful for:
a quiet day spent at home.
medicine for when I'm not feeling well.
cranberry juice; it may be the most tart thing I have ever tasted.
leftover carrots that have been roasted with a chicken.
time to get a long, hot bath.
my kids.
my husband.
Higbee.
Day 1,074
Thankful for:
a quiet day spent at home.
medicine for when I'm not feeling well.
cranberry juice; it may be the most tart thing I have ever tasted.
leftover carrots that have been roasted with a chicken.
time to get a long, hot bath.
my kids.
my husband.
Higbee.
Friday, September 6, 2019
Five things on a Friday night.
September 6, 2019
Day 1,073
Thankful for:
movie night with my family.
time to cuddle on the couch.
two whole days to spend at home with my family.
a house full of good groceries.
black olives and raw sauerkraut; I love briny things.
Day 1,073
Thankful for:
movie night with my family.
time to cuddle on the couch.
two whole days to spend at home with my family.
a house full of good groceries.
black olives and raw sauerkraut; I love briny things.
Thursday, September 5, 2019
Lemon chicken with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme.
September 5, 2019
Day 1,072
Thankful for a good day at school. Thankful for sweet students. Thankful for a very productive day. Thankful for a delicious dinner of lemon chicken with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme. Thankful for a good lunch tomorrow of leftover lemon chicken with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme. Thankful for the feeling of fall in the air. Thankful for an after dinner walk with Matt and Higbee. Thankful for the sound of Adelyn reading in her room. Thankful for the sound of Tobin playing with stuffed animals in his room. Thankful that tomorrow is Friday. Thankful for things to be thankful for.
Day 1,072
Thankful for a good day at school. Thankful for sweet students. Thankful for a very productive day. Thankful for a delicious dinner of lemon chicken with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme. Thankful for a good lunch tomorrow of leftover lemon chicken with fresh sage, rosemary, and thyme. Thankful for the feeling of fall in the air. Thankful for an after dinner walk with Matt and Higbee. Thankful for the sound of Adelyn reading in her room. Thankful for the sound of Tobin playing with stuffed animals in his room. Thankful that tomorrow is Friday. Thankful for things to be thankful for.
Wednesday, September 4, 2019
Yes.
September 4, 2019
Day 1,071
Thankful for the end to this long, hard day. Thankful that with this night's sleep, I can get some rest and clarity. Thankful that new days begin again in the morning. Thankful for my husband who loves me even when I'm feeling scrappy. Thankful for my husband who said "yes" to going out to eat when my brain just wouldn't work right when I was trying to cook dinner. Thankful for milkshakes, burgers, and fries. Sometimes, it's a necessity. Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch TV with my husband. Thankful for my children. They make every day lovely and worth it. Thankful that my husband forgives me. Thankful for chances to be better and do better. Thankful for the way he loves me. Thankful for the way my children love me.
Day 1,071
Thankful for the end to this long, hard day. Thankful that with this night's sleep, I can get some rest and clarity. Thankful that new days begin again in the morning. Thankful for my husband who loves me even when I'm feeling scrappy. Thankful for my husband who said "yes" to going out to eat when my brain just wouldn't work right when I was trying to cook dinner. Thankful for milkshakes, burgers, and fries. Sometimes, it's a necessity. Thankful for time to lay in bed and watch TV with my husband. Thankful for my children. They make every day lovely and worth it. Thankful that my husband forgives me. Thankful for chances to be better and do better. Thankful for the way he loves me. Thankful for the way my children love me.
Tuesday, September 3, 2019
Five things on a Tuesday.
September 3, 2019
Day 1,070
Thankful for:
texts from my husband.
time to lay in bed and hold the remote and watch whatever I want without feeling bad. I'm really selfish with the remote.
olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
a good day back to school.
a short week of school.
Day 1,070
Thankful for:
texts from my husband.
time to lay in bed and hold the remote and watch whatever I want without feeling bad. I'm really selfish with the remote.
olives, tomatoes, cucumbers, and red onion.
a good day back to school.
a short week of school.
Monday, September 2, 2019
A great Monday.
September 2, 2019
Day 1,069
Thankful for an extra day at home with my loves. We spent most of our day at Matt's sister's house. We had a delicious meal. We had time to sit and relax and laugh and talk. Thankful for a rainy evening. Thankful for cookies and ice cream and time to relax with my husband. Thankful for phone calls with my mom. Thankful for Higbee and how happy he is to see me when I come home. I love his eyes and his very soft ears. Thankful for a great Monday. Thankful for a new month of school. I love September.
Thankful.
Day 1,069
Thankful for an extra day at home with my loves. We spent most of our day at Matt's sister's house. We had a delicious meal. We had time to sit and relax and laugh and talk. Thankful for a rainy evening. Thankful for cookies and ice cream and time to relax with my husband. Thankful for phone calls with my mom. Thankful for Higbee and how happy he is to see me when I come home. I love his eyes and his very soft ears. Thankful for a great Monday. Thankful for a new month of school. I love September.
Thankful.
Sunday, September 1, 2019
Another day off tomorrow.
September 1, 2019
Day 1,068
Thankful for the first day of September. Thankful for a lovely day at home with family. Thankful for church on Sundays. For Sunday drives through the rolling hills of Virginia. Thankful for a day that wasn't too hot. Thankful for delicious food. Thankful for sweet potatoes. Thankful a clean kitchen. Thankful for another day off tomorrow. I can't wait to relax with all my loves.
Day 1,068
Thankful for the first day of September. Thankful for a lovely day at home with family. Thankful for church on Sundays. For Sunday drives through the rolling hills of Virginia. Thankful for a day that wasn't too hot. Thankful for delicious food. Thankful for sweet potatoes. Thankful a clean kitchen. Thankful for another day off tomorrow. I can't wait to relax with all my loves.
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