Post by mollyrunner on Jan 30, 2014 10:10:23 GMT -5
After a couple of weeks with really trying times for some special people in our community, I wanted to spend some time to think about the things in my life I'm really thankful for.
DS is in a really sweet phase of giving lots of hugs, smiles and kisses. After a long day it just makes me remember the sweet things in life.
I was reflecting on how I felt about my marriage 3 months ago versus now and I can't believe what a difference a short amount of time makes...maybe its weaning or maybe finally feeling settled after the move but its fun to really like my spouse again.
I am thankful for my P90X3 DVDs. I've been able to get fitness time in despite strange schedules and bad weather over the past couple of weeks.
I'm thankful for silly, sweet, willfull toddlers. Right now the one that is tucking in her dolls and giving them big hugs and kisses is making me melt.
Post by bostonmichelle on Jan 30, 2014 10:31:21 GMT -5
I'm thankfully that the weather is warming up. I'm also thankfully that I was able to find a race to run this weekend as my motivation has been dwindling with the cold weather.
I am thankful that I am finally feeling better after over a month of being sick with some sort of plague.
I am thankful that I SAH because all this crazy weather would have been terrible to deal with if I worked where I used to work, having two kids whose schools closed.
I am thankful for my Y. I am so glad we switched from my old gym. My old gym was great but the Y has been such a positive place to belong, beyond just "working out". It's cheesy but the "community" part is really the best benefit.
I'm thankful for all of you!! Seriously, super thankful!
When I race, I think about you. When I'm training, I think about you. When I have a few free moments, I chat with you. When I have a big race, you have been cheering me on the whole time. You're all a big part of my life!
Post by runblondie26 on Jan 30, 2014 10:42:19 GMT -5
We made it home in one piece on icy roads late Tuesday night.
I was looking through my FMLA paperwork and see they never changed my end date when my start date got pushed back by a day. Got it corrected and I go back Tuesday instead of Monday now. Getting an extra day at home with my baby seems like a huge deal right now
I am thankful that our cars have been working just fine despite the frigid temperatures here in Ohio. I was a little nervous that we might have a frozen fuel line in one of the cars or trouble with the steering, but everything seems to be working well.
I am thankful for my 10yo lab who reminds me daily that life is to be enjoyed every minute, and the small things (like seeing a loved one walk through the door) really are the big things.
Post by noisemaker2 on Jan 30, 2014 12:51:54 GMT -5
Today I'm thankful for my family. Both girls ended up in our bed last night, and while I was annoyed to have my sleep interrupted, I loved waking up to their warm cuddles. The four of us in a warm bed this morning--a perfect snapshot of what I have to be thankful for!
I am thankful that even though my H still hasn't made it home from Tuesday's snow (and may not be able to attempt to get home until tomorrow), he is at least somewhere warm, safe, and being fed.
I am also thankful for all of the people who are staying at his workplace to make the above happen.
This will probably sound cheesy or asshole-ish without all of the backstory...
I'm thankful that I happened to be born into a situation where I am likely to always be able to take care of my family to a reasonable degree.
Very vaguely: Earlier this week, a man I know (here) who earns very little money (think his monthly pay is my weekly food) had his toddler (in his home country) pass away and a plane ticket home was not within his means. Someone was very generous and bought him a ticket home and all of his co-workers pitched in to make up for his lost salary while he is home on unpaid leave. It was one of those days where I was upset at the unfairness in the world, but also amazed at the caring and compassion of others.
I posted this on my local board so sorry if you're seeing this twice:
I thankful that I just passed my professional certification exam! Months of studying and a few weeks of stressful crankiness are now officially worth it! I am also thankful for my awesome DH who supported me nonstop along the way and picked up 95% of the household chores within the past week. .
Most of all, I am thankful I took the whole day off. I am going to relax and catch up on a DVRed show and then go to yoga.
I am thankful for DH. I have been tired and grumpy all week. He has simply been supportive, not pushed the issues (health and work related), and let me veg out, watch bad television and read at night. I woke up this morning realizing my behavior. I am going to make a nice dinner Saturday night, get some good beer and be thankful!
I'm thankful I can fit into my 9 year old ss's t-shirt for Seahawks spirit day at school!
Your hair is cute joenali! I don't think I've seen it short before on you.
Thanks! I got it chopped to above my shoulders and the lady did such a bad job I had to go even shorter. I kind of hate it lol! I want my long hair back!
I'm super thankful that basically everyone in my life (husband, friends, family, you guys) are all supportive of my surgery. I thought I'd get push back from someone and I haven't.
I am thankful I got to have lunch with my dad yesterday. He's good peoplez.
I am thankful for heat. I think about all the people who are homeless or can't afford to heat their homes during this cold spell and it makes me grateful we have the means to heat our home.
This will probably sound cheesy or asshole-ish without all of the backstory...
I'm thankful that I happened to be born into a situation where I am likely to always be able to take care of my family to a reasonable degree.
Very vaguely: Earlier this week, a man I know (here) who earns very little money (think his monthly pay is my weekly food) had his toddler (in his home country) pass away and a plane ticket home was not within his means. Someone was very generous and bought him a ticket home and all of his co-workers pitched in to make up for his lost salary while he is home on unpaid leave. It was one of those days where I was upset at the unfairness in the world, but also amazed at the caring and compassion of others.
I don't think this is cheesy or asshole-ish. Stories like this remind me that there is still a lot of good in this crazy world.
Post by libbygrl109 on Jan 30, 2014 21:54:32 GMT -5
I'm thankful for DH. He's so good about hearing my failures, and my biggest cheerleader of my successes.
I am so thankful for my little boy. The losses I've witnessed lately make me so grateful that he is happy and healthy, and so quick with a laugh. He is truly the light of my life.
I'm thankful for my improved health. Nearly two years ago I temporarily lost the use of one leg, last September I couldn't run a mile and now I'm doing a marathon. I'm thankful for all of you cheering me on.
I'm thankful that it won't be so bitterly cold tomorrow, hopefully I'll be able to get a run in before breakfast with katietornado, enfuego23, and the rest of the Central OH H&Fers!
And Katie, don't worry...fat baby is still coming. Somehow I birthed a kid who is a ball of sunshine until about noon most days, so you guys are in for a treat