3*27*2012

:: for a warm, almost summer-like day. The kids played in bowls of water, I washed the windows near the deck, and everyone was happy.

:: for the library. I will say this as something I'm grateful for every time I go. I love the feeling of possibility. There are so many stories, places, things to learn about, and hidden gems.

:: for my kids getting old enough that if I need to run and return an item at a store, I only have to take the boys with me while the girls stay in the car. I, of course, don't do this on super hot days or anything ridiculous....in case you were wondering. :0)

:: for having time to clean. I love order and I love being able to have the time to do things right the first time and not just quickly scramble to tidy something because of time. Order = happy me.

::for popcorn. It's one of my favorite snacks.

03*24*2012

:: for going on a date night. I feel likes it's been a while since we've gone on a date. It really hasn't, but some how with all of the birthday party planning, birthday party throwing,  car searching and car buying, our weekends have been filled. We saw "The Hunger Games." And I have they did a good job in comparison to the book.

:: that boys are different than girls. I'm always so fascinated about how different each gender is and seeing how some things are "just a boy/girl" thing no matter what family they come from.

:: for wonderful warm weather! We got a lot of outside projects done and it was great to not be rushed by the weather to hurry and get done before a storm came or it that it was to cold to finish or even start. I am ready for warmer days...not ready to shave regularly, though.:0)

:: that Brenner didn't fall apart tonight. He seems to be doing that a lot lately and not just at night. He has had a really long stretch of awesomeness so it's only normal and even expected that he's due for a rough patch. Tonight, despite his running total of being a crying blob each night, he went to bed very pleasantly.

:: for watching a TV show on our "big screen" and our stadium seating from Brightynn's party. It really is just fun!

03*19*2012

:: Giving lots of birthday gifts to other people. It's fun surprising people with small thoughtful gifts. It really made my day!

:: I'm grateful for Brightynn enjoying playing the piano right now. It come and goes in waves and it's always delightful when she loves it and we can play some duets together.

:: I'm grateful that I can play the piano. With our ward just splitting, the number of piano players are a lot slimmer in each ward. I think I might be one of the only ones in my ward. Though, I don't always enjoy being pigeoned holed into a piano calling, I am grateful for the talent and the opportunity to us to invite the spirit.

:: I'm grateful for books. Right now in my life, I listen to them. It makes me eager to do the chores I dread because I can listen to my book while I do them. I love to listen to it while I fall asleep so I'm not thinking about all the other random things that usually keep me up. It. is. fabulous.

:: I'm grateful for McKinney wanting to exercise with me. It is sometimes hard to focus with the extra chatter, but I do love that she wants to do it with me and it's instilling good habits for her down the road.

3*18*2012

:: Oh, man. It's been a while. I hope you know this doesn't mean I haven't been grateful, just not in the habit of documenting it yet. I'll get there. :0)

:: Our ward split today and it was nice to finally see the boundaries. I feel like there has been so much talk and speculation it's good to know for sure.

:: I'm grateful for my cute primary kids. I'm not sure if I'll be teaching primary because of the split, but I have at least two of my kids not in my ward any more. It was kind of sad. :0(

:: I'm grateful for the moments when my kids try to help each other out and make things better on their own without any promptings from me.

:: I'm grateful that Mark will be getting a new car this week! This wasn't in the plans, but it will be working out and I'm happy for him.