Grateful Monday

Here are five things I'm grateful for today:

• I submitted my comprehensive exams last night!  I'm feeling pretty nervous and probably will be until I get some feedback.  But at least its over.  That was one long month!
• Yesterday Andrew took care of Liam all day, he also cleaned the kitchen and vacuumed the house while I was wrapping up my exams.  I am so thankful for him and his support.
• My crockpot.  This time of year I always start making soups and chili in the crockpot.  I love putting something together and letting it cook all day, filling the house with yummy smells.  Right now I've got some chicken chili going and it smells so good!
• We took some family photos on Saturday and they turned out really well.  I wasn't sure since Liam wasn't really cooperating, but I was pleasantly surprised to see some really good ones.
• I'm looking forward to having more time to blog now that my exams are over.  I've missed sharing my thoughts in this space.  

Have a wonderful week!

Grateful Monday

One of these days, I will write a post beyond my usual grateful Monday.  Really I will.  I just need to check a few things off the list first!

Until then....here are five things I'm grateful for today:

• I successfully completed the Moccasin Gap 10 mile trail run on Saturday.  It was the hardest thing I've ever done physically.  I've ran a half marathon and that was much easier than this.  Needless to say, I'm pretty proud of myself.
• Andrew and Liam were at an aid station at mile 8.  Knowing they were there kept me going through one of the toughest parts of the run.  I was oh so grateful to see them!
• I have drafts completed for two of my exam questions.  One more to go and then a little revising and I'll be done!  The end is in sight.
• We spent an amazing weekend in the beautiful Shawnee.  This has got to be one of the most beautiful fall seasons I've seen in a long time.  The trees are unbelievable.
• I just bought a  Balsam and Cedar Yankee candle.  This candle smells amazing and makes me very happy.  It reminds me of the cabin we recently stayed in on our trip to Colorado.  Its the little things....

Grateful Monday

To start my week on a positive note, here are five things I'm grateful for today:

• My first and most difficult question for my comprehensive exams is finished.  Two more to go....  This process has not been fun, but I am learning so much.  
• My husband.  He has supported me and given me all the time I need to work on these exams.  I don't know what I would do without him.
• Liam saying "night night" before he goes to sleep.  This might be the cutest thing ever.  He's also started calling our dog "Dyl".  Love it.
• My flexible childcare provider who is happy to help me out and watch Liam a few extra days while I'm working on these papers.
• Hot apple cider on cool fall nights.  Yum!

Happy Birthday

Today is my husband's birthday.  We were fortunate to be able to spend the day together as a family.  It was one of those perfectly simple kind of days where we got to just enjoy being with each other.  

Happy Birthday Andrew.  I hope this year brings you all kinds of wonderful.  

We love you dearly, and we can't wait to see what this year brings!

xoxo

Grateful Monday

I've been a little absent from this space.  It seems like the past month has been a whirlwind for us and the next month is looking just as hectic!

I'm hoping to write about all of our adventures one day soon.

In the meantime, here are five things I'm grateful for today:

• A magical trip to the mountains with my husband.  We had a lovely little vacation.  It was just what I needed to refresh my spirit.
• We are all healthy again. After returning home, we got hit hard with the flu.  All of us.  It was terrible.  We're still not tip-top but feeling much better.
• My parents who stayed with Liam while we were away.  I just love them.  I don't worry about him for one second when he's in their care.  It's hard enough to be away from him so that sense of security means so much.
• The beautiful mums that my husband bought me yesterday.  Sitting here on my desk they make me smile.  
• My support system of family and friends.  Today I begin my comprehensive exams and I know that I have a wonderful group of people who will be cheering me on.  That means so much.

Grateful Monday

And here we are to another Monday!  Things have been pretty busy around here lately, but it's all been worth it.  

So to start my week, here are five things that I'm grateful for today:

• All of the wonderful people in my life.  We attended a funeral this past weekend.  It was a good reminder to me to really appreciate my loved ones.
• My husband and I are headed to Colorado for a quick, mountain getaway this weekend. I can't wait!
• Fall is in the air.  Warm days with cool, crisp mornings and evenings.  I just love this time of year.
• Pumpkin spice lattes.  This is an indulgence that I look forward to all year long!
• Balance.  Though we are quite busy, I feel like I have finally achieved some balance in my life and it feels amazing.  I'll write more on this later...

Grateful Monday

Five things I'm grateful for today:

• We spent a wonderful long weekend at Camp Ondessonk, reconnecting with old friends.  I am physically exhausted but feel a renewed energy from spending time with some of the most amazing people I know.
• Liam was such a trooper on his first camping trip!  The pouring rain didn't even bother him.  He slept well.  He ate well.  He had a blast.
• My dear husband.  This weekend was a success because we worked together to make it happen.  From changing diapers to finding a missing pacifier, everything we did, we did as a team.  
• A friend who walked back into my life after 15 years.  The moment I saw her, we started talking and it was like we had seen each other yesterday.  Those kinds of friendships are simply the best.
• A few more fun weekends ahead to look forward to.  We are extending summer as long as we can around here!