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THANKFUL TODAY - SEPTEMBER 5 - SEPTEMBER 10, 2008
1. Getting to go to Pismo Beach with my boys without any planning. I
love being able to get in the car and just drive.2. Happy Birthday my love. I love you so much. 3. Getting a lot of downtime and rest. 4. Being a part of good teams, working with good people. 5. Watching mindless TV. I am so glad TV is back.  THANKFUL TODAY - SEPTEMBER 4, 2008
1. First day of school and David naps and David loves class. He's such
an amazing kid.2. Several more uses of the potty, I think we're on a roll. 3. Almost done with my perf work round one. Very glad and thankful. THANKFUL TODAY - SEPTEMBER 3, 2008
1. A small Google Chrome celebration. Reminded me again how special it
is to be a part of this team, however small.2. Thankful to have finally crossed off a bunch of to-do list items off my list. 3. Excited. Sad. Worried. But also thankful that David is back to school tomorrow. It means I will have a normal schedule now. 4. Thankful for an upcoming class on peace. I could always use more peace. THANKFUL TODAY - SEPTEMBER 2, 2008
1. Actually thankful to have gone into work for a few hours.2. Thankful to have anything at all to do with Google Chrome, honored to be on this team. 3. Feeling a bit more energized. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 29, 2008 - SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
I figured since the last few days blended together I should do the
thankfulness together, too.1. Resting. A lot. Thankful that I am allowing myself to do so. 2. More books from the library. I love the library. 3. Some family time. I never seem to get enough family time. 4. My sister. I love you. I love you so much. 5. Potty training going well. Gummy bears did the trick. We haven't tried naptime or bedtime yet but the rest is quite well. Knock on wood and thankful for Gummy Bears. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 28, 2008
1. Four times in the potty today. Read them and weep! Four! That's every
single time. Besides the nap, that's ALL the peeing David did today and
each of them were in the potty. Woot!2. I am thankful for fans today. It's hot beyond belief here. 3. The cleaning ladies. I am so thankful for how well they cleaned my house. They are worth their weight in gold. In gold! Thankful beyond belief. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 27, 2008
1. A nice morning chat with a new friend.2. Some rest. 3. Just feeling tired today honestly but thankful for my life so much. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 26, 2008
1. Two pees in the potty! A sure sign of progress.2. An important realization. Hopefully it will stick. I need to remember and reread. 3. Heirloom tomatoes. They are amazing. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 25, 2008
1. Spending a little extra time with David. So special.2. Shopping at whole foods. Yummy fruits. And heirloom tomatoes. 3. Lots of sleep. Thankful to get so much sleep. 4. And some yummy goodies in the mail. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 23, 2008
1. Good times with good friends.2. A lot of sleep. So much of it lately. 3. Not creating and yet not feeling guilty. 4. Some one-on-one time with my wonderful husband. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 22, 2008
1. A short but pleasant walk with the little one.2. Big boy underwear. Sort of scared but thankful that I might have the time to finally train him. 3. A calm, happy night. And no plans for the weekend. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 21, 2008
1. Thankful that David was so well behaved at the dentists. Let's see if
he's this great when it's his turn.2. Thankful that he napped at school today. Always thankful when he naps. 3. Thankful for a delicious dinner out tonight. 4. Overall feeling thankful and peaceful lately. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 20, 2008
1. The library. I love the library. Always makes me feel thankful.2. A great new addition to the creative therapy team. So excited and thankful. 3. A few phonecalls and some relief. Thankful to have resources. 4. My son. My husband. My life. So thankful. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 19, 2008
1. Some more big news. This must be my month for having dreams come
true.2. Thankful that next week I'll be working from home and spending some time with David. 3. No headaches today. Thankful for that. 4. I started reading Artist's Way. I miss that book. Thankful for a good week, so far. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 18, 2008
1. A new office. Corner office. Beautiful view. Spacious. So very
thankful.2. Some new design team members at AMM. So fun! 3. Feeling more rested and still happy. 4. Anticipation for new books and rereading some old ones. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 16 & AUGUST 17, 2008
I could do two for these two days but it would make no sense to separate
these two magical days.1. For the kindness and generosity of others. 2. For good friends and their good friends. 3. Nature. 4. Smores. My first ever. 5. Camp fires. My first ever. 6. Delicious, home-made food. 7. David, who was incredibly well behaved. Sweet. Funny. And slept through the whole night. 8. Adam and all the others who were so kind to David and spent lots of time with him. 9. Annie who let David play bocce. 10. An incredible, truly peaceful 24 hours. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 15, 2008
1. Nice morning with Clark and Jake.2. David telling me that I'm a good person and calling my art beautiful. 3. Good quality time with my boy. 4. Another new possibility. 5. A new painting. 6. Thankful for the possibilty that we might go camping tomorrow. 7. A new class. More to learn. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 14, 2008
1. Feeling rested. I've been getting a lot of sleep and it's been
well-needed.2. Day two. 3. Starting a new painting. 4. Finishing one more deliverable. And Thankful for Fran's help. Yet again. 5. Life. I am really thankful for life today. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 13, 2008
1. Fran's good news. Made my day, Fran.2. Beginning to a self-commitment. Let's see how long it lasts. 3. A wonderful video chat with my sister this morning. Love her so much! THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 12, 2008
1. This morning, on the way to school, David told me he works at Google.
"I have my own work, too," he said. I am so thankful for these moments.2. A nice, thoughtful conversation with my friend Greta. 3. Finally feeling 98% better. 4. And maybe, just maybe finally getting some peace back, too. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 11, 2008
1. Thankful that my cold finally seems to be gone. Not so happy about
the severe TMJ pain in its place but oh well.2. For my little boy, who asked me for an apple last night, in bed. When I said yes, he said, "Yey! You said yes. You're a good person." I love him so much. 3. Thankful to Paulette for a wonderful painting class. For getting to finish a full painting. 4. Thankful to have finished an assignment that I was sort of dreading. 5. Thankful for a week with a few less meetings than usual. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 10, 2008
1. Another amazing catalyst with an artist
I admire.2. The fulfillment of a book finished. 3. Relaxing and enjoying moments of quiet time. 4. Life. I am thankful for all of my life today. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 9, 2008
1. Watching my little boy play board games.2. Spending most of my day reading a great book. Getting lost in a story is always so much fun. 3. Finally recovering. 4. Quality, quiet family time. 5. An amazing score at the flea market. 6. Saturday. I am so thankful it's Saturday. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 8, 2008
1. I think one more day of sleep was all I needed. Thankful to finally
be feeling a bit better. Not fully but I'll take what I get.2. The book is here. So thankful to have a great book to read. 3. Thankful it's Friday. I need a lot of rest this week this weekend. 4. Thankful for another date night tonight. Getting spoiled. 5. Have I mentioned the book is here? 6. And thankful for the quality time with the little one. We've been reading books upside down and snuggling in bed and having so much fun together. 7. Thankful for a kind, generous and understanding husband. Especially since the illness seems to have made me a bit crazy. Thankful for his patience. 8. And again thankful for the book!! I love having a good story to turn to when I need some quiet time. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 7, 2008
1. While I still continue to be sick, I am thankful that I didn't have
too many meetings today so I could come back home and take a long nap.2. I could complain about how my long-awaited book didn't actually show up but since this is about being thankful, I'll say that I am thankful I still can look forward to receiving the book and wait in anticipation. 3. I am thankful that David and I have been reading and rereading "The Foot Book" so much that he has pretty much memorized it. When he asked me to read the author's name today, he then did one of his fake coughs and said "I sick Mommy, I wanna go to Dr. Seuss." I am so thankful for this boy. Ok, now I go back to sleep. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 6, 2008
1. Today I am mostly thankful that I have a job that allows me to stay
at home when I feel like crap. It's a luxury and I know it.2. I am also thankful for my bed. I love my bed. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 5, 2008
1. Canceled and quick meetings. Love those.2. Watching David play, he's so good at playing by himself and he loves toys. 3. Having a wonderful husband who comes home and helps when I feel really sick. (Looks like I might be allergic.) Thankful for such a generous person. 4. A nice chat with Viv. She's so inspiring and so sweet. 5. Good friends like Becky and Michelle. 6. Still happy about Kim's mail. I promise I will write back Kim! 7. Yona, writing to you too! I miss you my sister! 8. Oh and I am so happy my computer doesn't crash anymore. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 4, 2008 - ADDITION
1. A wonderful email from my sister.2. And a wonderful email from my friend Kim! Didn't want to forget these. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 4, 2008
1. David napping at school. I continue to be amazed and so thankful for
this.2. Coming home to a package full of creative books from amazon. 3. Coffee. I am thankful for coffee and graham crackers. 4. David was looking for his shoes today. He couldn't find them. He said, "I can't find my shoes mommy. It's a mystery." Love him. so so so SO thankful for him. 5. A happy, wonderful husband. I am so lucky. So lucky. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 3, 2008
1. Getting to go on a wonderful date last night with my husband. A
delicious meal. Seeing good friends. Listening to some music. Dressing
up. And loving every moment of it.2. Getting to go to Santa Cruz and having a peaceful and fun time. Breathing in fresh air. Feeling calm and happy. 3. A nice chat with my mother in law. 4. Reading "The Foot Book" with David, over and over again. LOVE Dr. Seuss. 5. A great conversation with a good friend and finally letting go and feeling some peace. So happy to feel some peace. 6. So happy to feel peace. (this one deserves multiple repetitions.) THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 2, 2008
1. Looking forward to date night tonight with my love.2. Getting the time to create. 3. Allowing myself to stretch and try new things, despite the fear. 4. Finally making some decisions. THANKFUL TODAY - AUGUST 1, 2008
1. Thankful that I work for such a generous and fun company. They throw
lavish parties and always make us feel so special. It's important not to
ever lose sight of it.2. Having a healthy family. I am not thankful for this often enough. 3. Feeling calmer and a bit caught up for a change. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 31, 2008
1. Finally finishing with this month's kit. Struggled a lot.2. Spending some quality time with David. He always brings so much joy into my life. 3. Getting a new computer. No more crashes. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 30
1. David's mouth healing well.2. Good friends and generous support Today's a short day cause I had a long week and wasn't keeping good track. Not good. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 29, 2008
1. Thankful that David didn't hurt himself worse.2. Feeling peaceful. 3. Some fun time with David. The list looks small but #2 is a VERY big deal. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 28
1. Fun Video chat with Lori!!2. To-do lists. Love them. 3. Randy's Time Management lecture. Tho I don't think I can throw out my TV. 4. Jake. I love Jake. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 27, 2008
1. Breakfast and fun time with Jess, Christopher, and Beckett. Good
friends are rare.2. David napping in his big boy bed. 3. Quiet time with a good book. 4. Jake and me, so wonderful, even this many years later. 5. Going to see Mamma Mia! 6. Finishing the good book. (Everyone Else's Girl) 7. Feeling a sense of calm and peace, especially on a Sunday night. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 26, 2008
1. Getting 18 to-do list items done. 2. Big boy bed for David!! 3. Watching Curb Your Enthusiasm with Jake. 4. Half melted chocolate. Mmmmm. 5. Beginning to feel a little less overwhelmed. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 25, 2008
1. New meetings on my calendar. New product.2. Finally getting organized. 3. David napping again in school. 4. Finally feeling like I've accomplished something. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 24, 2008
1. Having lunch with Cole and Ty2. Fran helping me with design questions. Fran helping me all the time. She's the best! 3. David napping again at school! 4. Finishing my project. And liking how it turned out. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 23, 2008
1. Lori chatting with me and helping me center myself.2. Music. Really good music. 3. David napping at school. 4. Watching a movie (21) with Jake. THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 22, 2008
1. Realizing that Jake filled up my gas tank so I don't have to do it. 2. Taking a walk with David, our first in a while. 3. A phone call that might be the beginning of a dream come true. 4. Chat with the always kind and supportive Fran 5. Jen helping me come up with a good idea, thanks Jen! 6. Having a generous and kind manager THANKFUL TODAY - JULY 21, 2008 I decided to start a new daily practice. Small things I am thankful for each day. 1. Cole sharing his jellybeans with me. 2. A wonderful book from Ty as a gift for David (and me). 3. The kazoo I got from Big Picture Scrapbooking and watching David play it with so much joy. 4. An understanding and kind husband on a day when I am grouchy and moody. Everyday, really, but appreciated even more deeply on these days. 5. A new painting lesson waiting to be watched. |
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