My goodness, it's been a while since I've done one of these. I don't have an excuse other than being busy and lazy at the same time. Does that make sense? You're so busy that when you have a free moment you'd rather be lazy than anything else? That's me. Bring on the lazy! Unfortunately, I can't be too lazy because I have mountains of laundry to tend to and a house to clean. My latest sewing frenzy for a shop update that I keep promising but can't seem to get to has put most of my household duties on the back burner. Oh well, that's how it goes. Once I get the house in order I can finish my shop stuff then be done with it. Can't wait!! Okay, enough about that, back to gratitude (that was the point, wasn't it?).
Like last Friday, this one is a good one. This is the Friday before a whole week off for my family - lucky ducks! See, that's why I didn't feel too guilty about having this past Monday off all alone - they get the entirety of next week. I do benefit from their time off because now I don't have to get anyone ready in the morning other than myself. That means I get to sleep a little bit later - YAY! And I don't have to rush around in the afternoon picking anybody up - double YAY!
So, on this great Friday before Thanksgiving week I am most grateful for:
- The health of my kiddos. I am so happy that no one is fighting any sort of cold, infection, or stomach bug at the moment. (knock on wood) Being in good healthy really is a blessing. (aren't Lily and Alex cute up there? I couldn't resist snapping that photo this afternoon)
- The upcoming days off, when we'll get to hang out as a family and just be. I plan to stay in my pj's for one of those days, probably the day after Thanksgiving - there's NO WAY I'm leaving the house that day.
- My buttons, which have been providing me with new crafty inspiration. It's nice to shift gears every once in a while.
- This wine - LOVE it! I first tasted this wine at the winery when we visited Napa Valley about 8 years ago. I'm so happy that my local grocery store now carries it, and has it on sale often.
- Martha Stewart's new craft line. Oh.my. It's definitely a good thing. I finally made it over to Michael's to see her stuff in person - I was instantly in love and in awe. If you haven't seen this stuff yet, go check it out!
Okay, I guess that's it for now. Have a great weekend, all!!
