Nov. 20, 2012

Today I am thankful for a roof over our heads and a warm snug bed.  Might sound a bit cliche, but really, I'm truly grateful for a secure home.

Nov. 19, 2012

Today I'm thankful for adventures with my family.  While I'm not the biggest fan of doing new things, I am grateful for when we get out and explore.

Nov. 18, 2012

I'm thankful for vacations.

Nov 17, 2012

Today I'm thankful for slow poky days, the chance to clean here and there, play with my family, and drink coffee.

Nov 16, 2012

Today I'm thankful for how hard B works for us.  At work. Off work. All.The.Time.

Nov. 15, 2012

Today I'm thankful for all the growth opportunities the girls are getting, and how I can grow vicariously through them.

Nov. 14, 2012

Today I'm thankful for children's tylenol and products like that.

Nov. 13, 2012

Today I'm thankful that I have two high energy girls.

Nov. 12, 2012

Today I'm thankful for Girls Days.

Nov 11, 2012

Today I'm thankful for my Grandfather, for Brian's Grandfather, for my cousin, and for all the other moms, dads, sons, daughters, friends, acquaintances, and helpful strangers that fought for us.

Nov 10, 2012

Today I'm thankful for space heaters and thermarests.  They make soothing nightmares easier.

Nov. 9, 2012

Today I'm thankful for podcasts.  It's just about the only way I get new information now.

Some favorites:

Just about anything NPR - Food, Planet Money, Wait Wait Don't Tell me, Health.

This Week in Science,
Science
Nature
Cell
NIH Research Radio

99% invisible

The Moth
The New Yorker Short Stories


and my all time faves - Chuck and Josh, Stuff you Should Know.

Nov 8, 2012

Today I'm thankful that both girls are in good schools, and that I have the opportunity to participate in both their classrooms.

I guess that's two thanks, but that's OK.  It's that kind of day.

Nov 7, 2012

Today I'm thankful for random adventures with new friends.  This was a ton of fun today.

Nov. 6, 2012

Today I'm thankful for my right to vote.

Nov. 5, 2012

Today I'm thankful to have a daughter who loves to try new things, experiment, and use all her senses to explore the world.

Actually I'm double thankful because I have two of those.

Nov. 4, 2012

Today I'm thankful for yeast. I love all the ways it can transform food.

Nov. 3, 2012

Today I am thankful for early morning one-on-one time with Erin.  Missing a little bit of sleep is nothing compared to the gentle, quiet time we have together.

Nov. 2, 2012

Today I am thankful for sweet red head girls.

Nov 1, 2012

Today I'm thankful for Pumpkin.