Joanne Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 January 9 Chocolate cake A grown son who has learned some "home" skills and can fix, build, repair things A son who manages money very well, so well he purchases himself a laptop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Grateful for: tiny fingers full tummies wheels Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Cooler weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
readinmom Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Grateful for: 1. Saturdays 2. My new Keurig 3. ibuprofen 4. smell of the ocean Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Grateful: 1. Last night was the first night everyone slept under the same roof in the new house...It was awesome! 2. We survived the move and everyone was nice to each other...no grumpiness at all. 3. Warm home, great family and new friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sunshine today, despite the cold. A warm home, hot food and fire in the fireplace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 My new range hood that doesn't sound like a dieing plane engine trying to take off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Sunshine peeking in the windows. Smiling kids. Nap time (for me!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 A family that doesn't mind pitching in and helping with things. A young pony (2) who caught on to (most of) the things young ponies should know without ever having had lessons in them last year. I've no idea how she caught on, but I'm really thankful for it! Safe air travel that helps us avoid lengthy winter transportation via car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaceful Isle Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Date night tonight with dh (thanks mil!) Warm coffee I am drinking right now. A wonderful morning chat with my best friend of almost ten years, who gets me and loves me and doesn't judge me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris in VA Posted January 10, 2015 Share Posted January 10, 2015 Grateful dd had the day off on Thursday--when school is closed, my preschool is closed, too. I had conference reports to repair and got an extra 4 days because of not having to turn them in on Thursday! I had been really stressing over it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 For feeling better - my glute and hip flexor were causing me a lot of grief today. But after much foam rolling things are nearly back to normal. For pizza movie night! For having a nap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Saturday - the deli and produce sections of the grocery store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 Grateful for: Pacifiers Running Water Soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug17girl Posted January 11, 2015 Share Posted January 11, 2015 I'm thankful for: 1. hot chocolate 2. my oldest son's current good mood and good attitude 3. our printer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Sunday - Asian pears. Crisp yet juicy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indigomama Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Super grateful: 1. We fixed our dyer for 1/4th of what the repair company was going to charge (thank you Youtube) 2. Computer got fixed for free (thank you apple care) 3. I lost 2 pounds, and have more energy with our new low carb lifestyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 NyQuil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Nice friends Hot muffins Time for yoga Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 For a full fridge and menu plan all done for the week. For hearing ds's giggle all day. For a hot bath, which is where I am headed now! Have a great evening everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Saturday: grocery shopping with the boy - I kind of like that kid. Sunday: no bra wearing today. Didn't have to leave the house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 Cooler weather, again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsuga Posted January 12, 2015 Share Posted January 12, 2015 I have a ton because I have been thinking a lot about what I worked hard for after the thread on how people make it. I worked so much harder than my parents and was sad that I'd never get the retirement they will get, or have property like they had the chance to get. Not if I sacrificed everything I have. BUT-- --I have real weekends. --I have a job that doesn't require a real retirement, because it's physically easy and yet not so long that I don't have time to exercise. --I am partnered with my best friend. Joy. (My poor parents never got remarried. :( ) --What I wanted most as a child--a good education in a good school district with smart friends, music lessons, sports, and language, my kids have (even if it means we save less). --I actually live near my mom, which my mom and dad did not do, partly because their parents were distant, and partly because they chose to leave the crappy materialistic Southern California culture they grew up with. I'm very lucky we live in such a fantastic place. --Unionized holidays--we are planning a month off this summer. Yay. Also, I traveled for ten years when I was young. You know how old people say, youth is wasted on the young? I actually didn't waste mine. I spent my entire late teens and twenties running around the whole gosh darn world and going to clubs and trying new things, not hard drugs or sex but getting to know people and their music and dancing and trying all kinds of foods. I sacrificed for that doing hard work and I couldn't have done it had I not studied hard in college and put my nose to the grindstone. But ultimately, one thing I can say is that I don't envy young people for all their fun because I had all of it. More and more I know people who did not have their fun and I feel very lucky because once you have kids, you're never going to get that freedom back, ever. So that is a lot but I thought I'd share because I have had a very rough 2014 in terms of realizing my place in life, how I'd probably never really get a decent place, unless I sacrificed it all for money. Finally, I have small boobs so I never have to wear a bra except with a white button-down shirt (as for white tee-shirts, you're welcome, fellas). That's nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 That the protestors blocking the road chose a spot about 15 minutes from where we started. The people on the other side of the downed trees had a much, much, much longer detour. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 For not getting the car stuck in the slushy melting snow. Was worried I wouldn't make it and have no way to pick up ds from school. For a yummy supper. That my biggest problem this evening is deciding if I should make cookies. Also, I really enjoy reading everyone's gratitude posts. I am usually nodding my head as I read. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 Today I am grateful for blue skies and bright sunshine. It has been so dreary lately, the contrast is invigorating. Good coffee. Mmmmm. And I'm grateful for good friends. :) Also, I traveled for ten years when I was young. You know how old people say, youth is wasted on the young? I actually didn't waste mine. I spent my entire late teens and twenties running around the whole gosh darn world and going to clubs and trying new things, not hard drugs or sex but getting to know people and their music and dancing and trying all kinds of foods. I sacrificed for that doing hard work and I couldn't have done it had I not studied hard in college and put my nose to the grindstone. But ultimately, one thing I can say is that I don't envy young people for all their fun because I had all of it. More and more I know people who did not have their fun and I feel very lucky because once you have kids, you're never going to get that freedom back, ever. Binip, I loved your whole post, but had to quote the above. I could have written the same. :) I hope that my kids will have a similar experience in their 20s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 My library with its awesome inter library loan system Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naturegirl Posted January 13, 2015 Share Posted January 13, 2015 I was sick at the end of last week and had to cancel a bunch of plans. A friend of mine called over the weekend to check on me and see if I needed any thing. I've moved several times in the past five years and it's been awhile since I've had a good friend who thought to call and check on me. It made me really happy. So this week I'm grateful for friends. I love my family and they are wonderful, but friends make things a little brighter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 New green plants Cute baby calf Nectarines on the tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Being able to see the stars tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomtoCandJ Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Pamprin and hot baths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Tuesday - the Y Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Today ds was working on Japanese while I was working on my Ancient History. These are our respective favorite subjects. It didn't last long and it's been kind of an overwhelming crappy week ( just little things), but it felt nice to sit for a moment and enjoy learning with my son. Ds has a new interest he wants to learn, investing. For someone who graduated high school with zero money management skills, I feel like our plan to help ds know more than we did (yes ex and I planned the teaching money management part) is working. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 14, 2015 Share Posted January 14, 2015 Having a nice conversation with ds about his day. For the sunshine today. For my matcha tea this morning, would have never made it through the day otherwise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Driving in the dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bettyandbob Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Thankful for oldest ds rediscovering swimming and beginning to develop a fitness routine (really important in managing anxiety, ADHD, and sleep issues). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 Ds told me AoPs math is by far the best program he's used.that's a huge statement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For my job. For closing in on a goal I have been working towards. For playing with ds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 for pain relievers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For a long phone call with middle son yesterday keeping up on his life. For youngest son pitching in and doing things around the house - unasked. For hubby who willingly takes on anything that needs to be done - no task too big or small and certainly none beneath him. I'm so glad I married him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 for pain relievers. Hope you're feeling ok... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ausmumof3 Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For play dates with good friends For pleasantly sore muscles For abundant healthy food in summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 For a doctor who knows how to help, for the meds that will help. For a son who walked in the kitchen and made dinner for the whole family - first time ever. Completely unprompted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aug17girl Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 I'm thankful for 1. caffeine 2. public television 3. being able to go to the grocery store and buy fresh healthy food. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 15, 2015 Share Posted January 15, 2015 my bloomin' hyacinth! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elegantlion Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Today I am grateful for my mom, someone I can tell anything and everything and she'll just listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amira Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Mangoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer-72 Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 For my house. For friends who are always willing to help. For chocolate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 Grateful for: Morning Friends Afternoon Crafts Evening Snuggles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted January 16, 2015 Share Posted January 16, 2015 I'm grateful that it is Friday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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