Grateful

I have a friend who recently put up a list of things she's thankful for on her blog. One of those feel good things. It was nice. I tried to do that but it ended up being a list of trials that I am grateful for. Same affect... I think.

I'm Grateful for my Trails.... yes... it's true!

5. Although it sucks to be poor, it forces me to be creative. And through that I have discovered how amazing parks and public libraries are. They have become my home away from home!!

4. Kai just can't live without Mom. I mean really, who needs to go to the bathroom with the door shut? Clearly not me. I'm grateful that I am apparently doing something right as a mother and my son likes me. I take that as a good sign. And since he is what my days revolve around, it's good that he likes having me around.

3. My dog is crazy hyper active. What a cruel joke, to think you want a dog so badly and then to get one that has a never ending supply of energy that he does not share!! But I am grateful that at least once during the day Gus is able to occupy Kai with some sort of chase the dog's tail type of game. Giving me a few moments to sit back, sigh, and laugh at the two of them.

2. My husband is always gone. But I'm grateful that I have a husband who is overflowing with not only dreams but the ambition to chase them down. How could I ever possibly complain about that?

1. All of the people who mean the most to me outside of my husband and son are hundreds of miles away. I suppose this could be good in that it forces me to stretch and look for new people to add to my list of those who are dear to me. What it really has done is made me realize how many people have touched my life and how grateful I am to know them, even if it's long distance.

Tis the Season for a Snowman

Thanksgiving in Michigan

We spent Thanksgiving this year in Michigan. Kai had a blast, helping with dinner, playing games with uncle Sherman, and games with Grandpa. So much for a little boy to do at Grandma and Grandpa's house!!

Cuddle Bug

Kai is such a lovey dovey guy. I find myself thinking it's because his Mom is so affectionate. Kai often times grabs my face with both hands to plant a big wet one on me, it always makes me laugh so of course he'll do it again to make me laugh more! I wonder though.... is it nature or nurture? For those of you who have more than one kids... all kids are different... so even if I'm all affectionate with the next kid they could detest it right?? LOL

My Boys

"Give a boy a dog and you've furnished him a playmate."
Berton Braley

The Perfect Brownie

I'm not exactly when the point of my obsession began, but it is a bit out of control. So I'm hoping somebody can help me. I have been searching for the recipe for the perfect brownie; rich, gooey, and impossible to say no to. I've tried a lot of recipes and have found some good brownies... but the perfect brownie is still out there just waiting for me to discover it. So if you know it's secrets.... don't hold out on me! Dish!

Morning Cartoons

I try not to do a lot of tv around the house. But we settled into a routine of certain morning cartoons that we watch. Thought you would all enjoy a peek into our mornings.

Halloween Has Come and Gone

We went to the church for 'trunk or treat' for Halloween. Kai had a lot of fun. There was a chili cook off and then a parade of Halloween costumes (Kai was a giraffe). Then Kai went around to trunks and loaded up on candy. I think his favorite score of the night was the glow stick he got, forget the dang candy.