Thankful Thursday: May 3rd, 10th, & 17th-2012

Today is a blustery day in the 100 acre woods

...er...

in the 100 acre suburb 

(?)

The wind is blowing, people--and I love a windy day!

I have loved Southern breezes in the spring & fall,

the dry winds of Western evenings,

the humid whirls of Iberian gusts,

and now--the sweet swirls of dancing air 

singing songs of a Minnesota spring

 ...my very first MN spring, that is.

I've got some Thankful thoughts

 to air out as well...

May 3rd Thankful For:

-rainy days & organizing energy

-re-scheduled events

-friends over for dinner

-A&W root beer in glass bottles

-swingset fun w/my boys

-our little '3rd wheel' for date night

-live band music

-photo messages sent from my Mr. in Montana

-calls with my Mama

-cuddles with my N

-stories with my J

-smiles from my Little Miss N

-a successfully carved watermelon pig

-Pinterest ideas (see above)

-women devoted to serving others

May 10th Thankful For:

-newborn photo shoots

-playgroup with friends (new & old!)

-zoo days

-last minute party hosting (CINCO DE MAYO!)

-lemons

-a new class: zumba (begins in June!)

-my new herb garden  (thanks to my Mr.)

-weeks that my Mr. is HOME

-freshly cut grass

-getting things done BEFORE the due dates

-enjoying lazy mornings (and busy ones too)

-cupcakes

-counter space

-laundry  done 

-freshly bathed babies

May 17th Thankful For:

-catching up with Portuguese friends

-practicing foreign language skills (see above)

-finding money in my pocket

-wearing favorite jeans (see above)

-little pink pants to fold up and put away

-friends whose challenging life experiences make me more compassionate 

-new friends

-a day to celebrate Motherhood

-MY VERY OWN AWESOME MAMA

-opportunities to serve

-moments of reflection

-catching up with one of my mission companions

-backyard fun

-sunscreen

-popsicles & scavenger hunts

-baby smiles

-toddler grins

-preschool triumphs

-two weeks in a row with the Mr. home every.single.night

Ahhhh I love it.

A beautiful, blustery day 

&

 the rejuvenation I feel from

counting blessings.

Windy at your house today?