12/22-12/26/2012

Saturday, grateful for an early morning shopping trip with MIL; Sunday, grateful for being able to go to church, watching a movie with Mak and wrapping Christmas presents; Monday, grateful to go to hot yoga and a pretty relaxing day with the fam; Tuesday, grateful for the opportunity to celebrate Jesus's birthday, a telephone call with my sweet daddy; texting with my sissy; lots of fabulous presents for the entire family; and wonderful Christmas dinner; Wednesday, I am grateful for Donnie driving me to work and picking me up bc he knows I don't love driving in the snow; for a pretty quiet, but busy, workday; for Mak's love of reading; that Reeae had a good cheer practice and for D making dinner while I took Reese to practice. 

12/18-12/21/2012

this week I am thankful to attend Mak's Christmas concert on Tuesday with the family; to attend Reese's Christmas party and get some presents wrapped on Wednesday; to catch up with a great friend over a glass of wine on Thursday; and to get part of my run completed on Friday with my mentee, Lisa and with bike support from a co-worker, watching Christmas movies and relaxing. 

12/17/2012

today, I am grateful for the beginning of a new work week; that it is one more day closer to Christmas; for dinner with the fam; for playing a game with Reese; and for D celebrating another birthday. 

12/16/2012

today, I'm grateful to attend church with my girls; for a yummy lunch with the fam at Olive Garden; for D taking the girls to get the Christmas tree; for Mak making me a decoration to take to my office, cleaning the kitchen and helping me stretch; and for Reese making a snowflake garland for the Christmas tree and her infectious laughter. I am tremendously blessed. 

12/15/2012

today, I am grateful for a great 18 mile run with one of my teammates; for a super hot, long shower to warm up afterwards; for ibuprofen and stretching; for dinner with gma, gpa, Mak, Reese, Chelsi, Karter and Kylinn to celebrate gpas birthday; and for movie night with my girls.

12/14/2012

today, I am grateful that I could come home from work, hug and kiss my girls and have them look at me like I'd lost my mind; grateful for a yummy dinner with my littlest loves (that really aren't so little, tbh!) and gma and gpa; for shopping with Mak; that Reese seems to be feeling better; and for the warmth and protection of my home. 

12/13/2012

today, I am grateful to look back at my top 20 moments of 2012 (as identified by fb) and see things that make me smile and that help me feel a sense of accomplishment and pride; I am grateful that I have grown and changed this year, I think for the better, by learning healthy eating and exercise habits; so grateful it's payday; that a girlfriend reached out to me; and for my family. 

12/12/2012

grateful today for my sister calling me so I could listen to Uncle Bug's funeral; for our new furniture getting delivered; for spending the day with Reese and having brunch with grandpa; for an afternoon nap and snuggles with my baby girl; for my sweet daddy. 

12/11/2012

today, I am grateful for hot yoga to stretch out my tight muscles; for a busy day at work; for a phone conversation with my sweet daddy; for D figuring out dinner; and for snuggling with my Reesie bottom. 

12/10/2012

today, I am grateful that after the darkest night, the sun still rises; for my sweet Reese and her sensitive, loving personality; for a great early morning run; for new friends; and for Mak getting the kitchen mostly cleaned and D for getting one of the Christmas trees up. 

12/9/2012

today, I am grateful for the closeness and strength of my family, regardless of the miles that separate us; that I was able to see Uncle Bug in October and have a nice visit with him - and that I remember him with a ready smile, a twinkle in his eye and him picking; that he didn't suffer and his passing was peaceful; that he believed in Jesus and accepted him into his heart; and that one day, I will see him again. I believe that he was met in Heaven today by Granny, Grandaddy, mama and those that went before him. rest in peace, Uncle Bug. 

12/8/2012

for Saturday - grateful for an early morning run with my new running friends; for an Epsom salt bath with my sweet Reese; for MIL doing my hair; for walking the mall with Mak, Ruby and D; and for D's former students for making something special for Reese after the neighbours left her out once again. 

12/7/2012

grateful today for yoga class with Tawny; for having the day to chill and re-arrange; for my sissy being ok; for a phone conversation with my sweet daddy; and for a relaxing Friday night with my fam. 

12/6/2012

today, I am grateful for strong headache medicine; for my sister being able to walk in and get the nurses moving; for two chemo treatments for Uncle Bug; for Reese telling me about her day; and for Mak asking me for stretching help and being excited to show me her progress on her way to meet her flexibility goals. 

12/4/2012

today, I am grateful that my daddy seems to be holding up pretty well given the news he received regarding his eldest brother's health; that we have path forward and my uncle is cooperative; for a good dentist visit for me and my sweet girls; that Reese was a big girl and pulled her extremely very loose tooth; and for an early bedtime so I can get up early and meet my run partner for a much needed mid-week run. 

12/3/2012

today, I am grateful for my new running friends; for talking to my sissy; for Mak calling me to ask about Florida State University; for hearing my daddy's voice; for Reese getting her laundry put away and D almost getting the floors all finished - it's lookin good! 

12/2/2012

today, I am grateful ibuprofen; for getting our menu for the week figured out and grocery shopping completed early; for a new recipe in my deep covered baker; for nap time with my sweet Reese; and that my little family is home together and safe once again (missed my Mak this weekend!) 

11/30 & 12/1/2012

for Friday: grateful for telephone calls with my sister; for additional medical information for her that may help in her future; for a productive day at work;  for a quiet Friday night with D and Reese while Mak was enjoying time with girlfriends and for an early bedtime. 

for Saturday: grateful today that the wind died down for 10 of the almost 16 miles that we ran; for new running partners; for Reese's excitement telling me that Bernie, the elf, returned with a happy birthday note for her; for a telephone conversation with Aunt Lavonne; for dinner with Mak, D, Chelsi, Karter, Kylinn, gma and gpa to celebrate my sweet Reese's birthday. I love you to the moon and back, bella, and I hope your day was incredible.