gt #7

Today is a day where I've had to really think about what I'm thankful for.  It's been one of those days.  I had tons of paperwork to do at school (some due to procrastination ~ don't judge)  some personal issues (I'm not a nice person) and a long day (conferences)  just made for a day not to be too thankful for.  However, by the end of the evening I was feeling pretty proud of myself.  I wrote 2 IEP's today.    TWO!   Yes, I will need to proof and revise, but the hard work is done.  So I am thankful for the three and  half hours I was forced to be at school today because I got so much work done.

#31 and gt day #6

Today I am thankful for a number of things:  #1  My brother, Bob is flying into Cleveland for meetings and has time to come and visit us here in Madison.  I haven't seen him since April, so it will be great to spend some time together.  I also heard that Mitt Romney and Joe Biden will also be at Cleveland Hopkins International Airport around the same time he's landing, so I hope he is able to get in and out quickly!  Which brings me to #2 I am SOOOOOOO thankful that it's election day {no school ~ so I had a clandestine rendeavu with my loving husband at McDonald's} and the political ads will END.  No more recorded phone calls.  No more annoying political commercials {here come the Christmas ones}. No more debating.  It's OVER.  #3  The SUN IS SHINING and #4 I RAN OUTSIDE.  Life is grand.

Also, I finished book #31 ~ Nora Roberts The Next Always (Book one of The Inn BoonsBoro Trilogy).  I've never read Nora Roberts and I think I've finally found my go-to summer read author.  I love a good, happy story where the good guys are good and the bad guys always get what's coming to them.  It's what you would expect in a romance that includes a ghost living in the old Inn.  Don't expect great literature ~ but it's much better written than Twilight or Shades of Grey!  Of course book two is not available from the library on Kindle, so I had to place a hold on the actual book {OH NO}, and book three comes out this week ~ so I'm number 277 in the hold line on that one.
fl: The stone walls stood as they had for more than two centuries, simple, sturdy, and strong. ll: Her boys--and his--their boys let out whoops and cheers, and ran toward him with dogs barking at their heels.

gt day 5

Today I am thankful for a husband who is up for anything.  Today is our first YOGA class.  I have wanted to take a yoga class because I think it will be good for me as a runner.  I think many of my injuries are due to a weak core (and why would I want to do core work on my own?) and lack of flexibility.  So the secretary and I decided to sign up for a class.  and she bailed.  and Mike said he'd do it with me.  We missed class #1 because we had to work bingo last Monday, so we go in a class late, not knowing what we're doing and I'm afraid I'll fart.  I told Mike that, as a man, it's his responsibility to claim my farts, but I don't think he bought it.  Nevertheless, I'm so thankful not to have to do this alone, even if I have to claim my own.

gt #4

Today I am thankful for memories.
On our way to church this morning, I look back at the kids and Patrick is playing his DS.  "Are you playing Pokemon?"  I ask.
"yep" ~ and we just laugh.  Oh the memories of my little boys playing Pokemon on their DS's in the car.
We reminisced about the time Jacob, sitting in the seat playing Pokemon, said, "We have to go back."
"Jacob, we're not going back."
"We have to go back."
"Why?"
"I forgot my pants."
Sure enough the kid was sitting there in his boxer shorts.  We went back.

And then we pulled into the church parking lot.  Mike says, "Save your game."  And Patrick replies, "A little late to be of any good."  True enough.  Mike would say that every week as we pulled into Thompson, not the parking lot.  Oh the tears, "I can't save, I'm in the middle of a battle."
Time flies, but we are left with the best memories.

giving thanks day 3

Today I am thankful for the sunshine that is trying its hardest to peek out from behind the gray clouds.  I think it's been well over a week since I've actually seen the sun.  And I miss it.  Even though it's only 40 degrees outside, it makes me want to get out there and soak some up.
Thank you, Lord, that there is always sunshine after the storm.  Even if you have to wait a long time for it, there is always the promise that it will come.

giving thanks day 2

Today I am thankful for finally getting to see The Hunger Games.  Girton and I planned on going together...but, life got in the way.  Mike is headed to the Cavs game and my bright idea was to borrow Gracie's copy and have a movie night.  I mentioned it to Chris today at work, and she can make it.  I am excited.

#30

David Baldacci's Split Second is book #30 ~ here on the first day of November {the official give thanks month}  And I am Thankful for a great book on my Kindle.  This is a library book...{How do you check out a digital book...it's m*A.g*i.C}  This one kept me guessing and thinking and trying to put the pieces together.  I was very happy that it was good, because the only other Baldacci I've ever read was Christmas Train...and that {despite the fact that I wanted to ride the train} was a really poorly written book.  I will give Baldacci a third chance...and he sure has a lot to pick from!
fl: It only took a split second, although to Secret Service agent Sean King it seemed like the longest split second ever.  ll: And they officially clinked glasses on it.