1. It's fall, y'all! Really, truly, finally fall! Today was cool and rainy and utterly delightful.
2. I put fall decorations up in my house. They make me happy to see.
3. I have never had a job as physically demanding as the one I have now. This is a good thing. I spend a lot of the day doing squats as I pick up a little who is crying or just needs some love. I believe I'll be able to bounce a quarter off my ass by Christmas because of it.
4. We had a rainy morning one day this week just as we were about to go outside to play. Try to explain to one year olds that we have to take off their jackets and stay inside after telling them we would go out. Six little open mouths, crying tragically, and it's both funny and pitiful. I covered the table with butcher paper and gave them crayons, and they not only scribbled a masterpiece but NO ONE PUT CRAYONS IN THEIR MOUTH. We weren't so lucky the last time we tried this.
5. Last week, I wrote about a little spill I took where I bruised my left knee and sprained my right ankle. I'm happy to report that my knee is almost recovered and my ankle is improving. The ankle is still a little swollen and tender, but that's a HUGE improvement from this time last weekend.
6. My husband and I hopped on the Movie Pass craze two years ago and rode it until it crashed and burned. We moved to Cinemia next, got burned by that, and thought we were through with movie deals, then the Regal chain started their own unlimited movie pass recently, and we joined it, as Regal is the only movie theater we have in town (okay, locals, I know we have a tiny independent movie house, but you know what I mean). We have had it for less than a week and already seen two movies. Our theater is crappy, the floors are sticky, many of the seats are broken, and it smells like feet, but WE CAN SEE UNLIMITED MOVIES, MAN!
7. Lewis is a snuggly boy when the blankets come out! Refer to #1.
8. I had a long conversation with my Person this evening. It's hard to be 500 miles apart, and I'm thankful for cell phones and not having to wait to talk to someone long distance until nights or weekends when the rates were lower.
9. We went to the high school football game Friday night. Living in a small town may have its drawbacks, but you can't beat our Friday Night Lights!
10. Next weekend, I get to spend some time with our TToT hostest with the mostest, Kristi! Stay tuned!
Take time to be thankful!
Helping in a nursery is ever so much like being a young mother again with many of the same demands on the body. Getting down low and picking up little ones, especially if they are the least bit squirmy can be taxing on the body of some of the "olders" (me, not you.)
ReplyDeleteLove that photo of Lewis snuggling against the blanket.
Your home looks so inviting. Have fun this coming weekend!
My mom wants to meet you, too--she told me so, herself! I'm enjoying Nauvoo now, but can't wait for this weekend!
ReplyDeleteSuch positive energy! I'm one with your cat! Lovely thankfuls indeed.
ReplyDelete