Today

Today I am grateful for
1. A merciful break in the heat.
2. Summer camp for my children.
3. A silent and air-conditioned house.
4. Sadness because it allows me to know joy.
5. My memories.

October Skies

Today I am grateful for
1. The way my daughter's face lit up last night when she realized that her favorite three things at school (writing, reading, and music) were also my favorite three things at school. "Really?" she said, incredulous. "That's incredible!" I had to laugh a little. "Not really incredible. You are my daughter, after all."

2. The fact that my son still giggles like a maniac when I tickle his belly. I wonder how long that will last. I love the giggles. They go away so so so quickly.

3. The fact that I have a job. I just need to keep reminding myself that I should be grateful to have one, when so many people are looking and struggling.

4. Having enough to eat--so much so that controlling the impulse to overeat is a problem. So many people on the planet don't have enough. It's easy to forget that.

5. For my friends, for pointing out what makes them happy. Sometimes that can help on the days when I can't see past my own navel.

On the heels of jealousy, gratitude

I spent a few moments journaling (offline) about what I am jealous of. I guess I felt the need, karma-wise, to acknowledge what I am grateful for as well. Here is today's list.

At this moment, I am grateful for the sun on my face and a sick day to be outside, enjoying it.
I am grateful for a moment of quiet in the busyness that will soon descend on my house.
I am grateful for a clean house that was not of my doing.
I am grateful for the ability to breathe deeply and the time to observe my surroundings.
I am grateful for friends and family who are supportive but not intrusive.
And I am grateful for my health--for not having to suffer like all those who have suffered before and all who will suffer in the future.

Wednesday, May 6, 2009

I am grateful for:

1. My daughter's "Weekend News" assignment from kindergarten--each Monday, she has to write a line or two about what she did over the weekend and illustrate it. She brings it home on Tuesdays. It provides me with a great perspective on what she takes away from family time. Last week's was (direct quote): "I pattid foewos with my mom." That would be "I planted flowers with my mom." It's so sweet--and up above my desk at work now. Makes me smile every time I see it.

2. My husband--for getting my daughter ready for school this morning and taking her in so I could stay in bed 1/2 hour longer (something he usually gets to do!)

3. A quiet week at work so I have time to surf and blog

4. Fiber One Oatmeal Chocolate Chip cereal bars--yum! way to kill that chocolate craving!

5. My hip--for not having an all-out revolt and allowing me to run 3.5 minutes this morning during my walk

Resurrecting the Five Things

Trying to focus on the positive...

Five things I'm grateful for today:

1. The rain--I don't have to water the flowers or the vegetables today.
2. Telecommuting--so I don't have to miss parent observation week at my daughter's dance school this afternoon.
3. Sweet Life Knitters--for giving me the strength and encouragement to finish the damned socks already. They are done!
4. NPR podcasts--they made 1.25 hours at the gym fly by yesterday.
5. The ten minutes I got to spend with my son this morning just being silly, teaching him a little bit of Spanish and listening to him crack up at his own mispronunciation (on purpose) of words like "cleam cheese." That's when I realized he was rolling his "r"s on purpose and hence, the Spanish. Very amusing. I haven't laughed that hard in a good long time.

to be fair

in light of other blog activity tonight.

i am grateful for:
vacations
the end of vacation and a return to normal life
that my inlaws are so generous and willing to help out
galaxy bars
running shoes
air conditioning

little five

today i am grateful for:
No-sugar-added fudgsicles
fresh blueberries on sale at kroger
a good strong run yesterday that was encouraging
sam's smile that shows all four of his teeth :)
finishing my felted entrelac tote (knitting project--i'll post a pic sometime)
a good book--The Bronte Project

thanks for nudging, curb girl

Long absence, long story. No excuses

Today I am grateful for:
Antibiotics that fight multiple ear infections
Air Conditioning since it's freaking hot
Marc relieving me from nurse duty last night so I could go out for two hours alone
Crockpots so that cooking isn't a pain and doesn't heat up the already hot house
The pediatrician's office being less than 3 miles from my house

Why Gratitude

Because I resolved to stay more positive
Because finding a few things every day to be thankful for helps me sleep
Because I like lists
Because it's the little things that make me smile

Some of my favorites from the past several months:

(These all start with "I am grateful for")

Sam's laugh and first wave
That I didn't have to cook or lead Seder this year
Syd's excitement over daffodils, tulips and grape hyacinths
Molly Binder for a great interview
The sun for shining on my run today
Tottenham not losing so Marc was in a good mood today
DVR for Sunday shows on Monday
People who are honest
My parents for watching the kids for free
antiobiotics
Benadryl
Lawn chairs