Today I’m thankful that:
- I was able to get away to beautiful sunny California for a few days with my mom and sisters. (Did I already mention that?)
- My sister Ashley found out she’s having a little boy. I’m excited to have a baby around again to cuddle and smell and love … and then give back. Can’t wait!
- Maddy no longer needs an IEP. She is doing great in school and has learned to organize herself and stay on task.
- I may make it out of the house today to buy food and a baby shower gift. Will is starting to feel better. I think a little retail therapy will do us good.
- My husband’s job is going well. In this economy the fact that he has a job is a blessing and that it is fulfilling and successful is a bonus.
- My creativity was sparked yesterday and I painted again for the first time since the move.
- I’ve been able to scrape together dinners all week even though I haven’t made it to the grocery store yet.
- Erik had a playdate with a friend … who’s a boy. He’s always liked playing with girls and has had a hard time understanding why, all of a sudden, second grade girls no longer want to play with second grade boys. Something about cooties apparently. They had fun playing Star Wars.
- That Jack is getting really good at guitar.
- It’s raining. Thunderstorms are my favorite, but since those are rare around here, I’ll take a good rainstorm any day.
- We rejoined Netflix. I love getting a new movie in the mail every week. I especially love watching a movie on cold, rainy, winter nights. I watched A&E’s Pride and Prejudice last week for the first time. I LOVED it! I know I’m like the last person on the planet to see it. What can I say? Nobody shared that little gem with me before. It seems to be a favorite of lots of people. And since I’m filling up my DVD queue right now, I need your help. On a cold and rainy night while snuggling up with a cup of hot cocoa and a blanket, what is your favorite movie to watch?
Wow — what did you paint? I am glad that Will is feeling better! I love watching The Family Man. It makes me grateful for the blessings in my life and especially my kids. Have a great day!
I always order the Foyle’s War series on netflix. Love anything from the BBC!!
Wendy-WHAT? I had no idea you haven’t watched P & P (A&E) until now. That is almost a borderline disgrace!!!
…and what are you talking about-Ashley is having a boy? DId I even know that she was expecting????
Okay-favorite movie for a cold day-hmm…not sure. It depends what mood I am in. I love six hour P & P, if I am solemn I love Dead Poets Society.
I am glad you are thankful I am having a boy. I, on the otherhand, am wondering what I going to do with one. I will be relying on you for advice because ALL boys are a MYSTERY to me!
I love reading Thankful Thursday posts. I’ve done it a few times and I know it always makes me feel “blessed”.
Sounds like you and your family had a wonderful week!
I haven’t seen pride and prejudice either… but please don’t tell anyone. People look at you funny when you do.
You really really need to see North and South by Elizabeth Gaskell. This is the BBC production about labor disputes in a cotton mill in England. NOT about the Civil War. If you liked Pride and Prejudice, you gonna wanna marry North and South, I promise. It is so well done and has a rockin’ hot love story at the center of it all.