It is cooler outside and everyone is eating pumpkin, watching football, and talking about the holidays.
More specifically people are discussing what they are thankful for.
I have seen a few blog posts pop up where people are listing what they are grateful for.
Reading posts like that fill me with a warmth that is not related to actual temperature.
Feeling warm and fuzzy inside I thought today I would offer up what I am thankful for.
First off though I would like to say Happy Anniversary to Tonya and Marvin. Two good friends of mine from college.
I am most thankful for the family that I have.
I have 3 wonderful children who try my patience sometimes (but who with children doesn't have that issue), but who really are 3 amazing humans. I am excited every day to see what they will grow and learn how to do.
They go to a school that doesn't force them to sit at a desk and learn the same thing as 25 other children. They are able to learn at their own pace and learn about the things that interest them at that moment. What better way to maintain a child's interest in learning.
I am thankful for my husband who allows me to be a little crazy sometimes.
I am sure he is reading this and saying "SOMETIMES...HA how about most of the time?"
He is supportive and listens well.
I am thankful for my health and for being able to help others when I see the opportunity.
I don't want to bog down the message today with a long list (because trust me I have one), but I encourage you to reflect on what you have and to see the positive in every situation.
Happy Thursday to you all and I leave you with this happy little clip of Andrew and Caroline dancing:
So please leave me a comment and let me know what it is that you are thankful for.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
What I Ate Wednesday when you have a cold
Well I have a cold.
I got it last week from possibly my daughter or possibly the dairy farm (I felt bad after we had that field trip).
I have been taking some medicine to ease the symptoms and trying to drink plenty of hot tea.
I think it is working, as slowly I have started to feel better.
Now on to yesterday's eats (I know I am so predictable by always showing Tuesday's food).
Last week there were a few comments that my breakfast of celery and peanut butter were sad...so this week I cranked it up and had
A spot of oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar, a navel orange, and a cup of hot apple cider...YUM!
Mid morning it was snack time and I tried out a new bar by ProBar (a vegan treat)
The HALO bar in s'mores. Now I don't know if my cold is messing with my taste but this didn't really taste much like a s'mores. The consistency was chewy and it was good, but I was really hoping for more marshmallow.
Lunch was VERY tasty
I had a slice of spinach and artichoke quiche and a couple of swigs of Naked blue machine (a very nice berry burst does a happy dance in your mouth when you are drinking this).
The afternoon I didn't have any snacks, as I was pretty full from the quiche, but I did have countless cups of green tea:
For dinner I had vegetable lasagna...but ashamedly I forgot to take a picture.
I assure you though that it was delicious.
So what did you have that was yummy this week?
Would you like to take a peek at what other people are eating? Head over to Peas and Crayons and take a look.
I got it last week from possibly my daughter or possibly the dairy farm (I felt bad after we had that field trip).
I have been taking some medicine to ease the symptoms and trying to drink plenty of hot tea.
I think it is working, as slowly I have started to feel better.
Now on to yesterday's eats (I know I am so predictable by always showing Tuesday's food).
Last week there were a few comments that my breakfast of celery and peanut butter were sad...so this week I cranked it up and had
A spot of oatmeal with cinnamon and brown sugar, a navel orange, and a cup of hot apple cider...YUM!
Mid morning it was snack time and I tried out a new bar by ProBar (a vegan treat)
The HALO bar in s'mores. Now I don't know if my cold is messing with my taste but this didn't really taste much like a s'mores. The consistency was chewy and it was good, but I was really hoping for more marshmallow.
Lunch was VERY tasty
I had a slice of spinach and artichoke quiche and a couple of swigs of Naked blue machine (a very nice berry burst does a happy dance in your mouth when you are drinking this).
The afternoon I didn't have any snacks, as I was pretty full from the quiche, but I did have countless cups of green tea:
For dinner I had vegetable lasagna...but ashamedly I forgot to take a picture.
I assure you though that it was delicious.
So what did you have that was yummy this week?
Would you like to take a peek at what other people are eating? Head over to Peas and Crayons and take a look.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
What Happened to Halloween?
Well everyone is well aware that last night was Halloween.
My kids barely made it through dinner before they were ready to run upstairs and get dressed up.
I must say they looked pretty cute as a princess and Batman:
The princess outfit was complete with rain boots. We didn't have any rain she just wanted to be like her 4 year old brother who was also sporting boots.
My 9 year old was a character, sorry I can't remember what it is called, from Lord of the Rings (one who keeps watch over the ring). He didn't give me any silly poses just a serious look:
Batman on the other hand was feeling quite silly
They were all ready to go and had practiced their "Trick of Treat" loudly in the car.
Once we got to my parents neighborhood there was a problem...no one was home.
What is up with that?
I think my kids made it to 6 houses when we couldn't find anymore.
One was my parents house so that doesn't REALLY count because who denies their grandchildren a visit on Halloween?
The plus side of this is that we didn't have to trick or treat for long and we don't have too much candy that I will have to pawn off on co-workers. However I felt a little sad for my kids because they were really enjoying going up to peoples houses.
Well we will see what happens next year.
Did anyone else experience any issues?
Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy Halloweeen.
My kids barely made it through dinner before they were ready to run upstairs and get dressed up.
I must say they looked pretty cute as a princess and Batman:
The princess outfit was complete with rain boots. We didn't have any rain she just wanted to be like her 4 year old brother who was also sporting boots.
My 9 year old was a character, sorry I can't remember what it is called, from Lord of the Rings (one who keeps watch over the ring). He didn't give me any silly poses just a serious look:
Batman on the other hand was feeling quite silly
They were all ready to go and had practiced their "Trick of Treat" loudly in the car.
Once we got to my parents neighborhood there was a problem...no one was home.
What is up with that?
I think my kids made it to 6 houses when we couldn't find anymore.
One was my parents house so that doesn't REALLY count because who denies their grandchildren a visit on Halloween?
The plus side of this is that we didn't have to trick or treat for long and we don't have too much candy that I will have to pawn off on co-workers. However I felt a little sad for my kids because they were really enjoying going up to peoples houses.
Well we will see what happens next year.
Did anyone else experience any issues?
Hopefully everyone had a safe and happy Halloweeen.
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