Monday, March 28, 2011

Rainy Day Gratefulness

197.  discovering a new blog
198.  reading other's gifts
199.  upset tummies leading to a quiet morning
200.  changing numerous diapers
201.  being able to stay at home and care for my kids when they aren't feeling 100%
202.  sensitive bottoms feeling relief from soothing diaper cream
203.  tackling a long to-do list
204.  finishing two large t-shirt orders
205.  itching to tackle the next order
206.  sorting mail
207.  paying bills
208.  having a husband who works hard and provides
209.  using a leftover hamburger to make chili elbows
210.  kids running in and out while I cook dinner
211.  removing splinters
212.  spending the evening with Jonathan
213.  watching the kids play on the back deck while I work inside
214.  daily no pants time
215.  wearing flip flops and shorts again
216.  keeping kids at home to ensure tummy troubles are over
217.  whole wheat waffles in my mom's old iron
218.  taking a shower while Isaac checks in
219.  getting ready to go bye-bye
220.  packing milk and cheerios for the road
221.  trips in to the post office, eye doctor's office, and grocery store stroller-free
222.  little helpers in the store
223.  new sippys for Isaac to replace the worn out ones
224.  mixing up lemonade for afternoon snacks
225.  two toddlers enjoying their lemonade on the back deck
226.  finishing another t-shirt order
227.  an invitation to a home and art show
228.  wondering if my t-shirts are really good enough
229.  realizing how much Jonathan and I help each other accomplish serving in the church treasurer position
230.  knowing my limitations and being fine with that
231.  another full day leaving me tired
232.  clean clothes waiting to be folded and put away another day
234.  those precious extra minutes post alarm
235.  cheerios in the car
236.  mommy's travel coffee mug
237.  spring MMO pics
238.  a trip to Target to buy shoes
239.  finding a lightweight sweater and long sleeved beach coverup for Kathryn during that trip
240.  no whip venti non fat peppermint mocha on the way home
241.  lunch on the back deck
242.  listening to the wind blow across the far ridge
243.  lunchtime toddler conversations
244.  continuing nap time struggles
245.  email from a deployed brother
246.  one on one time with Kathryn while Isaac takes a mega nap
247.  paying for postage online
248.  rushing to the post office only to find it closed 30 minutes ago
249.  Meems agreeing to watch the kids so I can attend my monthly quilting class since Jonathan needs to work
250.  arriving at Wonderful Wednesday's early
251.  watching the kids play with our Director of Christian Ed and her husband
252.  sitting ACROSS from my children at dinner while others sit beside them
253.  offers from others to watch Isaac and Kathryn
254.  Kathryn informing Ms. Nancy and Ms. Penny that she will be wearing a dress, shoes and a hat for Easter---???
255.  picking camelias instead of a lone tulip
256.  bedtime
257.  staying up too late working on t-shirt designs
258.  another order completed
259.  listening to the wind while lying in bed
260.  free shirt giveaway
261.  three shirts for the price of one
262.  t-shirt order hand-delivered
263.  happy customer placing another order
264.  figuring out how to improve nap time woes
265.  a stocked fridge
266.  three more shirts finished
267.  a long nap time
268.  iced coffee
269.  special snack enjoyed on the back deck
270.  salmon and rice dinner
271.  potential for change
272.  trusting if this is right it will happen
273.  a second shirt order by day's end
274.  Isaac calling for help and then asking to be rocked for one minute
275.  enjoying a movie in bed
276.  early morning cuddles
277.  starting a new series in Sunday school
278.  fellowship in All Saints Hall
279.  honesty
280.  serving in the toddler room
281.  toddler room conversations
282.  running into church friends at the grocery store
283.  coming home to a fire in the fireplace
284.  planning a going away party
285.  Sunday afternoon naps
286.  couch cuddles
287.  family time with the grandparents
288.  touching base with an old friend
289.  homemade pizzas
290.  testing the digital antenna
291.  knitting socks while watching Bones
292.  reading before bed

1 comment:

Twinside Out said...

Thank you so much for including me!! That was so sweet, and totally made my morning. :)

I especially love Kathryn's comment about the Easter dress, shoes and hat. And yay for solving naptime issues!