Gratitude :: 2

1. Birthday reminders on Facebook. I wish I was the kind of person who never forgot a birthday - but the truth is that Facebook has saved me many times.

2. California weather. Its November 2nd and we've still got perfect jeans-and-t-shirt sunshine going on.

3. $1 section at Target. Also: Ring Pops for sale next to the register.

4. These words: "I missed you momma." "I love you babe." "Sure. Go ahead, have more chocolate." Wait... that last one is only in my head. :)

5. The yummy scent of baking bread filling up my house.

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Gratitude :: 1

So I noticed this morning a couple of fabulous bloggy ladies are attempting to post something everyday in November highlighting what they are thankful for. I'm not sure if I can do the everyday part. I mean, really, my most recent post is almost three months ago and I've managed a grand total of 10 posts for all of 2009. But I do love the idea of taking the whole month to be thankful on purpose.
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Gratitude :: 1

1. Watching Janie do her excited Happy-Hop before (and during) trick-or-treating.

2. Subsequent raiding of the Halloween stash.

3. New shampoo.

4. An extra hour of sleep and cozy blankets to keep me warm.

5. These two:

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Queen for a day

Granny Karen gave Janie a make-your-own crown kit. We glued and glittered and sequined our little hearts out. Together with her flower-girl dress, she was starring in her very own fairy tale.

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Happy Fourth!

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My two favorite people...

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Bliss

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And so it begins...

Me: Time to get dressed.

Her: Okay.

Following her down the hall and into her room. Looking through her closet.

Her: Mom? Can you please go back in the other room? I want to pick out my own clothes and do it all by myself today.

Me: Oh. Sure. Okay.

Standing in the hall, listening to closet doors sliding, drawers opening and closing. Crossing fingers.

Her: All done! Mom! I did it!

Me: Wow babe! What a great job you did! I'll just give you a ponytail, and you'll be all set.

Her: Um, actually, no thanks. Let me think about my hair for a minute. I'll just look at my hair stuff and tell you how to do my hair.

Me: Oh. Yeah. I guess...

Standing in the hall, listening to another drawer opening and closing.

Her: Okay. I got my headband. I'm totally cute and ready to go!

My text to Rob - "Uh oh."

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