I’ve often said that being a grown up is hard work. There’s a lot of adulthood that’s not much fun. Not that it’s bad or tragic, it’s just that it’s hard work. Paying bills, making wise choices (or trying to), making sure the kids are fed and watered, tidying the house (everyday – can you … More Thankful Thursday – Growing Up
Thankful that today, in the middle of a busy day – work, meetings, school – I got to go on a little lunch date with my Zane. At his request, we went to his favorite lunch spot – a little supermarket that has a café – to have macaroni and cheese. Jude’s almost finished with … More Thankful Thursday – Lunch with Zane
I have lived for significant periods of time in four countries and have traveled to many other countries. I love other cultures, I love being in countries that are not the United States of America, I love that my husband is from New Zealand and that my children are dual citizens. At the same time, … More Thankful Thursday – Citizenship
So I’m kind of annoyed that I will probably have to wait months for Game of Thrones & Downton Abbey Season 2 on dvd from the library, but I will get to watch them for FREE! What an amazing concept the library system is. I can request books and other media online, walk right in … More Thankful Thursday – Libraries
Today is Thanksgiving in the United States. It’s also my sister’s birthday. While her birthday is not always on Thanksgiving, she was born on Thanksgiving Day on an army base not long before my Dad was sent to Vietnam. There are five years between us. When we were younger, we weren’t always best friends, in … More Thankful Thursday – Stephanie Edition
We decided to start a new tradition this year. A Thankfulness Tree. For the month of November, everyday, each of us will think of something we are thankful for & write it on a leaf that we will attach to our tree. On each leaf, I also added the initial of the person who thought … More Thankful Thursday – Thankfulness Tree
Along with being 11-11-11 tomorrow, it’s also Veteran’s Day. I want to say thank you to all those who serve & have served. For those who waited & prayed. I want to say thank you to this man who served when he was called, came home to his wife and daughter and then had another … More Thankful Thursday – Veterans Day Edition
You Tube might be a bit of an odd thing to be thankful for, but I really am. I have instant access to music that I love that brings back memories, makes me dance, makes me cry & inspires. I have access to really funny videos that are always good for a laugh. The boys … More Thankful Thursday – You Tube!
It’s been a bit of a rough day. Nothing earth shattering, but enough to mess up my plans & throw me off my game. The joys of modern conveniences, when something goes wrong, we realise how much we rely on them. Today I am thankful for these modern marvels. They work most of the time … More Thankful Thursday – October 27, 2011
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