Small Successes and Thankful Thursday - 5am Edition :) LOL

I woke up at 4am. I can't sleep. It was not because of a child or baby. I miss my sleep. It is one of my small successes. Where did it go? I had a splitting headache yesterday lol - went to bed at 8pm....so maybe I'm just done sleeping? Is that even possible???!!!!! We'll see....lol!! If I can't go back to bed, I think today is a great pancake morning for all before school!!!

So, onto my now ONE, weekly blog post. By the way...I AM returning (ha, Kris!!). I've just had to take a little hiatus from being sick, busy, hosting company, babysitting...etc. I'm still working on blog ideas, blog additions, posts....but they are still waiting for fruition....until then....I'm living life and will have much to recount! I have a dear friend who patterns her life by living it rather than other e- methods and I'm following her lead some :)



1. This is not MY success, but Hubby's - but it will lead to more peace of mind for me, and help me do "successes" at home I need to do and feel called to do: Hubby got a fabulous performance review and a merit raise!!! In this economy? We'll take it. We feel blessed. We've always been scared to go to one income, especially since when we were both working, he was laid off once, and it was almost a whole year before getting another job. If it happened again, notice we don't have my job to keep us afloat or get benefits from, and we really cut back for me to stay home...so I worry more than ever! Another dear friend is going through that now. NOT fun, it can eat at the spirit, and drain the emotions and pocketbook. I've been there, pray for them and all who are suffering now, and totally understand. I'm so proud of Hubby, as this shows they really value him too (the review alone was worth it....knowing they wanted to keep him, extend all his workload, etc). The rest? Well, it's just a blessing we need to keep on showing responsibility for.

2. House is still "straight" from mega straightening this past Sunday. Lovely and I went to the mountains with other moms and daughters for our hostess' b-day. It was so nice, but I came home to a bachelor pad (think...ONE man and a baby) and spent the rest of Sunday cleaning lol! Now, if only I had DEEP cleaned...lol

3. Did I mention a getaway this weekend? I was able to successfully spend time with Lovely without distractions, in nature - trails, rivers, walking, talking, bonding - and it was pure joy! I think we need to spend one on one time with each of our kids. Funny how I never thought of that BEFORE the trip. Lovely just thrived and I made a mental note I need to take her out on "dates" again. Daddy does too (maybe especially Daddy as she grows up...).

So...wuz up in your life?

Thankful Thursday
This week I am MOST grateful for....

1. rivers that flow behind cabins I can open my window to and sleep to that refresh my spirit.
2. sharing a double bed with my eldest....and giggling every night night like a sleepover with her!
3. welcome home hugs from babies who missed me! Hubbies too!
4. yummy fall foods!
5. family.
6. friends.
7. blessings from above.

Much love!!!!!