Thanks for Understanding

Well, 14 out of 30 is, um...... Not so good. So today I have to be thankful for your forgiveness and understanding, assuming you are willing to give it! I have no excuses other than I'm a mom of two who's sanity rests on the condition of her house and how well the children napped that day. And as you might guess, some days are better than others :)

Starlight Sunday

It's a pj Sunday at the Johnson house and Abby has found her box of foam stickies. Let the fun begin!

I'm not sure exactly what a starlight is or does but it sure is pretty. There is no debating that she is my daughter: she is crafty AND repurposes almost anything. I love it!

Here are some more of her creations:







Happy Sunday!

Thanks Transaprtation

Today I'm thankful for moderne transportation.

Thank you cars for taking me to doctor appoints, grocery stores and playgrounds. Thank you planes for taking me away on vacations and bringing family and loved ones home for visits!

Thanks MJ

Today I'm thankful for Michael Johnson--father of my children, keeper of my heart, a true friend and an amazing man.

I have often been told that I signed up for a lot in this life, and I must agree. But it should also be said that my rewards have been great and I truly count MJ as one of them. I never imagined I would find a man who would be able to handle my past let alone love and embrace it. But here we are. Thank you God for the gift of Michael. Thank you Michael for all your understanding, support, trust, friendship, honesty, reasoning, laughter, patience, teamwork, and love. I am forever grateful.

Thanks for My Own

Today I'm thankful for my own tube of toothpaste. Yes a tube of toothpaste. You see, my husband and I have two completely different ways of dispensing toothpaste and his way drove me NUTS! Then after six years of frustration and disbelief, it dawned on me to get my own tube. And with that, the simple act of brushing my teeth is no longer a frustrating one--Instead I smile when I pick up my rolled up tube. Sometimes it is the simple things in life!

Thanks Sunday

Today I am thankful for today. It was a simple day with the kids around the house and one short errand. We are all fighting off a cold, which means lots of tissues and snot floating around the house, but we were all in pretty good moods today and managed to squeeze in some giggles. Four of my favorite moments included Abby asking me to snuggle in my bed while we watched The Little Mermaid , a round if "no, you are MY sunshine....no, you are MY sunshine" with Abby, Ben laughing at me raspberrying his hand and Dad saying "cars!", and seeing Ben and Abby playing together:

Thanks Pinterest

Today I'm thankful for Pinterest!  Yes, it is a time sucker and can make you feel like a slacker but it can also inspire and motivate.  Today, dinner was Pinterest inspired...sloppy joe stuffed into a biscuit and baked (sorry no pic of this one....thought of it after it was all in my tummy!) and I also found this little parenting advice gem.  Hope you take a sec to check it out and find me on Pinterest too!

Thanks for Your Service

Today, I'm thankful for all the Veterans who have given so much for our country, for me.  It is hard to put into words just how much they have given, or how much we have benefited because of them.  I am blessed to live in a country where all this is possible for me and my children.  I can only imagine what it is like to serve your country--especially in a time of war--or to have children who have enlisted; but I do know that we can never say it often or loud enough, so please take this one day of thanks as a start.

To you and your family, I thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks for Walking

Today, I'm thankful for warm fall days that allow us to venture out and stretch our legs and clear our lungs.  I'm also thankful for close by friends who understand the woes of a cold and don't mind braving it to squeeze in a walk.  It is so nice to chat and watch the kids explore and play, or not play, while we walk.  I appreciate all that the day gave me.

Thanks Nosefreida

Today I'm thankful for my Nosefreida and the relief it brings (and thankful for Kristi for introducing me to it)! Poor Abby has another cold and is oh so stuffy. I had to beg her to let me suck her nose out and in the end pinned her down to get it done. I felt mean as she fought but knew it would be worth it in the end. Today, she asked me three times to please suck her nose so she could breath! What would we do without it?!!!