POST 100!

Gratitude! Gratitude! I am grateful for you, for me.. . for life and living. I compiled a list of 100 gratefuls. There is no particular order. . .just silly things that make my life a little easier and put a smile on my face. What can I say I'm grateful. I am grateful for. . .. .

. . .when sissy says DORA. Without fail it makes me smile for a mile. DORORODORA!

. . or when she tightens up her little fist in sheer excitement and lets out a little squeal. . oh i love that. To see that twinkle in her eye is certainly joy.

. . . surprises. . a surprise for me. . a surprise for you . . for the kids. . really anything that causes someone to be elated. . . i love the expression on their face.

. . when the kids say . . .that is junk for my body. How can I not be grateful?

.. . the nervous. . excited feeling before a race or competition.

. . the crisp air in the fall. . a slight breeze doesn't hurt. . .and I can't forget the beautiful leaves.

. . television. . I know ODD!. . .but sometimes I just need to zone out and Christina on Grey's Anatomy gives me some good laughs. . .one ~ two with me . . three ~ four do those charts. . :)

. . .calling my little ones. . .one ~ two ~ three ~ four. . .for some reason I think I am funny and it makes me laugh. . even if I am the only person laughing. . .I'm still funny.

. . bums. . my bum. . your bum. . pictures of bums. . .I just love bums . . that may make me sick but I suppose that also makes me grateful for them.
. .blogs. .I get to know what is happening in all my "closest persons" lives in the matter of a click.

.. the ability to conceive, carry a baby, give birth, Yes, I wrote give birth and I really mean it, I wish I could give birth just one more time and hold a little newborn in my arms. For now Brooke's will have to do. :)

. . . baby soft skin, tiny little newborn wrinkles, even their sweet little cry . .sometimes.

. . the troops . . they protect our freedom. . our country. .and it makes me feel gratitude.

. . avocados ~ I never knew how much I like those slimy green healthy fruits.. . in small portions of course. Are avocados a fruit? I don't know what an avocado is but they are yummy!

. . . .a 7 o'clock bedtime for my babies. . .you know why.
. . .a dang good cry. Sometimes I just want to cry ~ there is nothing you can say or do that will make me feel better . . . sometimes a good cry just does the trick.

. . .a rainbow . .especially after a huge storm. . it's a promise. . . .

. .the gift of time. . oh I love the gift of time and I wish I had more of it.

. . . to hold my precious babies every single day and take the time to just love them.

. . .the cool breeze that comes through the window while I'm tucked snug in my bed.

. . .a big 'THANK YOU, this is a yummy dinner mom' from a picky eater. Oh I love that!

. . .holding hands ~ with little hands. . . hands that hold extra tight and extra long.

. . .when a tiny little voice interrupts my mommy discussion with an 'Excuse me mom.' It's so polite and so stinkin' cute. 'Excuse me mom!' Yes . . once in a while they do have manners.

. . .. when I hear my little ones say please, thank you, and excuse me.

. . . .Sleeping in on Saturdays with a bed full of little ones watching cartoons.

. . .looking in on sleeping babies.. .they really are so precious when they can't talk back,

fight with each other, whine or cry.

. Hearing the patter patter of little feet running to the potty in the morning. . . that means they had a dry night. Less laundry for mom. . makes my heart sing.

. . .when the 2 story stack of laundry is finally all folded and put away.

. . when I find that one piece of laundry that I happened to miss. . it makes me chuckle in my uncompleted accomplishment.

. . .simply hearing the patter patter of tiny little feet.

. . .being in a marriage that is a partnership.

. .Water . .the taste of water. The feeling of drinking water. I love water as it trickles down my throat.

. . .that I have a place to call home. There is no place like home.

. . .the foundation of all my joy.

. . . . .when the children are on their best behavior for sacrament meeting . . I know it's long. . and a little boring. . .but when they behave it makes my heart sing. I am singing.

. . .music. . .music on the radio, music in church, the kids singing a new song they learned, even bedtime songs. . .'can you sing the mommy song one more time.' No one knows what that song is but me. Be a good little lady and I just might sing it for you.

. .oatmeal. . .oh yummy . . it makes my tummy happy on unhappy tummy days.

. . . .a chocolate mint chip protein shake isn't too bad either.

. .a soft kiss from a loving man.

. . an extra long body massage with no strings attached.

. . .singing out loud LOUD. .in the car and being caught by the guy driving next to you.

. . .sing sing sing . .. .singing in the shower. . .just singing and singing loud.

. . .I can't forget to mention singing way off key. That's me!

. . .a good rainstorm. . with a little thunder and lightening. It reminds me of home. I love Washington. Three Cheers for the rainy state.

. . . .a full inbox. I love mail. . .email. . any form of communication that says *I care*.

. . a good joke. . something that will give me a good chuckle.

. . . . . .giggles. . . lots and lots of little giggles . . .

. .beautiful flowers. . in the yard. . in a vase. . . beautiful flowers anywhere.

. . . freshly shaved legs smothered with lotion. Especially if I don't have to put the lotion on- and especially special if they are my legs and not my husbands!

. . a long ~ hot ~ steamy ~ shower all by myself. That sounds like heaven.

. . . . the 'babysitter.' ... every once in awhile. . .a movie becomes the babysitter downstairs in the basement and I am grateful for that. Sometimes a mom needs a break!

. . automatic doors on my mini van. . . yes I wrote mini van. Never thought I would be a mini van mom, but now I can't see me any other way.

. . . Loves. . .loves. . .and more loves. . .the kids give me the best squeeze of a love and I love it.

. . dance parties. I love the wacky moves the kids come up with, the jumps of the couch, and the booty shake. It makes me smile for the rest of the night.

. .an unexpected package in the mail.

. . .cell phones. . ipods. . . Internet. . .modern day technology.

. . sore muscles from a great workout. . but not too sore that I am miserable.

. . . when the children are tucked in bed ~ sound asleep ~ with out a fight.

. .that much needed diet coke. . .every once in a while diet coke makes my world go round.

. . . . family near and family far. . .they play such an important part in our life.

. .the smell of freshly cut grass.
. . . Nursery. . .I think it is the sole purpose I go to church. . .it's a nice break.

If you're in my ward I didn't write that.

. a party. . a reason to get together and celebrate. . to eat. . . to laugh. . and create memories.

. . . . .new books. . .knowledge. . the chance to learn new things.

. .warm sunny bike rides with my Timmers.. .they really are my favorite.

. . . after a long day going to bed . . waking up and starting over the next day.

. . . . waking up next to Tim after a good nights rest.

. . and sometimes not waking up next to Tim. . that means he is tending the children.
. . . great workout days. The power, energy and strength is gives my body is unbelievable.

. . bad eating days. . .they remind me why I strive to fill my body with healthy foods.

. . peaceful quiet moments during a much needed nap time.

. . .the creative individual that invented Kandoo wipes and my bum is too!

. . . .two naked giggling 3 year old boys snuggled in momma's bed.

. . .I am grateful to have an escape on grumpy husband days.

. . . And for a happy husband when I return.
. . .a small chorus of boys that bring big smiles when they sing 'pretty mom!' I love that.
.. .car heaters. . on freezing cold days I love to turn the heat on high and the air on max.

... when I jump on the trampoline and don't wet my pants.

It doesn't happen very often but when it does I am grateful.
.. . to know that the Savior is there for me . . . just me and will pick me up when I fall short and carry me home. I know this and am so grateful.

. . .for good friends. . they are few. . .but they are GREAT!

. . . a perfectly organized refrigerator with lots of healthy food inside.

. . .watching my little ones comfort each other.

. . .that they are protective of each other even if that means I'm the *bad mom* .

. . . just a little bit secretly that I am the *bad mom*. It's a hard job, but someone has to do it.
. . . the excitement of planning a trip, going on a trip. . a trip with kids. . a trip without kids. . a trip ~ a trip ~ a trip. . .I'm grateful for them all especially if there is a refrigerator in my room.

. . .the gym daycare ~ working out has never been so peaceful...as long as nobody was bit, punched, or pushed

Living the lifestyle. . . it doesn't feel restrictive or limiting. It's just a great guideline for a healthy life.

. . .pictures. There is no sense having adorable moments if you can't capture and share them.

. . .the magic eraser, to remove the crayon markers from the table, floor, wall...

. . .hotels. . .where I don't have to clean, vacuum, or make my bed... wait do I even make my own bed?

. . Freedom. . .the right to be wrong and feel OK about it.

. . .the freedom of choice.

. . .splenda. . ah. . splenda . . with a dash of peanut butter . .never tasted so good!

. . . when I have the feeling that I am irreplaceable.

. . . that my shoes are pretty big too fill and that I am the one to fill them.

. . .love . . .life. . .and . . .living.

... when I feel just a little piece of heaven.