I've been wanting to remove the kids' train table from our family room for a little while now. My husband, on the other hand, has been wanting to remove it practically since we first got the thing. Today my friend Maryanne came over and helped me rearrange the room completely, keeping in mind we wanted to focus on two areas: our new fireplace and the TV. With that said, here's today's list:
1. I am thankful for Maryanne who shared her hidden interior design talent with me!
2. I am thankful for our new, improved, and grown-up family room! The end result exceeded my expectations!
3. I am thankful for my moving partner because I don't know how I would have gotten that big chair downstairs solo!
4. I am thankful my husband loves the room as much as I do!
5. I'm thankful my kids like having their train-long-since-converted-to-Lego-and-Polly-Pockets table in the playroom way more than I could have imagined! Yippee all around!
A city girl at heart, who wonders how she ended up right back where it all began....
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Twice the thanks.
1. Today I'm thankful for catching up with my friend, Suzanne, after far, far too long of going without chatting. I love true friendships like ours that simply pick up where we left off and voila! We're back on track, back in each other's lives, as if no time had passed at all.
2. I'm thankful for my afternoon trip to Costco which, despite spending more money than I planned because they have the CUTEST girls spring dresses right now, caused me to bump into two friends unexpectedly.
3. I'm once more thankful for Starbuck's Caramel Apple Spice...a heavenly beverage which lifts my spirits and warms my soul. Now that's a grand(e) order -- one, remarkably, which works every time.
4. I'm thankful for a mostly clean house. If only it would last....
5. I'm thankful my kids go to a school where parents can be pretty involved if they want to be.
6. I'm thankful to have friends who inspire me creatively in so many varied and wonderful ways.
7. I'm thankful for a mild winter but am hopeful we get some snow. My skis are getting d-u-s-t-y!
8. I'm thankful caffeine comes in other forms besides coffee. My most favorite is, of course, chocolate!
9. I'm thankful I can open the fridge tonight and have options. You'd think, being in the grocery business, we'd have a packed fridge every single day. But often, and this comes from a) me not doing the food shopping myself and b) having a husband who works way too hard, I find myself without the basics: milk, bread, eggs. Tonight we're fairly stocked though and, even so, I still ask myself the dreaded daily question, 'What to make for dinner?' Decisions, decisions.
10. I'm thankful for the 'Save' button on my blog which allows me to make a meal, attend a CCD meeting, and return home to finish my list here for anyone who feels like reading it. If you've read this far, I'm thankful for YOU too!
Have a great night!
2. I'm thankful for my afternoon trip to Costco which, despite spending more money than I planned because they have the CUTEST girls spring dresses right now, caused me to bump into two friends unexpectedly.
3. I'm once more thankful for Starbuck's Caramel Apple Spice...a heavenly beverage which lifts my spirits and warms my soul. Now that's a grand(e) order -- one, remarkably, which works every time.
4. I'm thankful for a mostly clean house. If only it would last....
5. I'm thankful my kids go to a school where parents can be pretty involved if they want to be.
6. I'm thankful to have friends who inspire me creatively in so many varied and wonderful ways.
7. I'm thankful for a mild winter but am hopeful we get some snow. My skis are getting d-u-s-t-y!
8. I'm thankful caffeine comes in other forms besides coffee. My most favorite is, of course, chocolate!
9. I'm thankful I can open the fridge tonight and have options. You'd think, being in the grocery business, we'd have a packed fridge every single day. But often, and this comes from a) me not doing the food shopping myself and b) having a husband who works way too hard, I find myself without the basics: milk, bread, eggs. Tonight we're fairly stocked though and, even so, I still ask myself the dreaded daily question, 'What to make for dinner?' Decisions, decisions.
10. I'm thankful for the 'Save' button on my blog which allows me to make a meal, attend a CCD meeting, and return home to finish my list here for anyone who feels like reading it. If you've read this far, I'm thankful for YOU too!
Have a great night!
Monday, February 6, 2012
Oops, I did it again.
Another day has come and gone. Before dawn approaches (and I fall asleep holding my iPad) I'll share my list:
1. I'm thankful for hammocks and the feeling of peace and relaxation I get from lying in one.
2. I'm thankful for lunch with a friend today.
3. I'm thankful a new novel is replacing time normally spent on the computer.
4. I'm thankful for television that showcases musical talent, like The Voice, American Idol, and Smash.
5. I'm thankful to be looking forward to lunch with the ladies tomorrow.
1. I'm thankful for hammocks and the feeling of peace and relaxation I get from lying in one.
2. I'm thankful for lunch with a friend today.
3. I'm thankful a new novel is replacing time normally spent on the computer.
4. I'm thankful for television that showcases musical talent, like The Voice, American Idol, and Smash.
5. I'm thankful to be looking forward to lunch with the ladies tomorrow.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
I'm Thankful
Being a fan of Madonna's since we used to sing Holiday on the school bus traveling to various high school tennis matches, I loved the super Bowl halftime show. It's amazing to me to hear how many people actually hated it! Bah humbug. I L-U-V Madonna! On that note...
1. I'm thankful Madonna rocked the Lucas Oil stadium while my husband excitedly watched from his seat only 20 rows up from the Giants end zone. It was comical getting his pictures and texts...I'm not sure he's ever used so many exclamation points in one night. Clearly this man is thrilled to have friends in high places! And it doesn't hurt that his team ended up winning the game!!
2. Not being a big fan of football, I am thankful for the advertising gurus who create the commercials to keep me entertained and tuned in for more. M&Ms, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!
3. I am thankful my son who, after vehemently voicing his opposition this morning to seeing the movie Hugo, told me," that was a GREAT movie!" Maybe next time I'll get a little more credit, huh buddy? I highly recommend this movie for kids and family members of all ages.
4. I am thankful to be at home with my roaring fire and hope everyone traveling back from their parties arrives home safely.
5. I'm thankful tomorrow is another day!
1. I'm thankful Madonna rocked the Lucas Oil stadium while my husband excitedly watched from his seat only 20 rows up from the Giants end zone. It was comical getting his pictures and texts...I'm not sure he's ever used so many exclamation points in one night. Clearly this man is thrilled to have friends in high places! And it doesn't hurt that his team ended up winning the game!!
2. Not being a big fan of football, I am thankful for the advertising gurus who create the commercials to keep me entertained and tuned in for more. M&Ms, wiggle, wiggle, wiggle!
3. I am thankful my son who, after vehemently voicing his opposition this morning to seeing the movie Hugo, told me," that was a GREAT movie!" Maybe next time I'll get a little more credit, huh buddy? I highly recommend this movie for kids and family members of all ages.
4. I am thankful to be at home with my roaring fire and hope everyone traveling back from their parties arrives home safely.
5. I'm thankful tomorrow is another day!
In loving memory
1. Yesterday our town joined together to celebrate the life of Julia Malsin. Friends, neighbors, and loved ones gathered in a packed room to share stories, write a note, and let Julia's family know how much this special young lady will be missed. I am thankful to Julia for personally sharing her journey with us all this past year with such honesty, strength, and bravery. Julia, I for one will never forget you and, judging from everyone I saw at your gathering, no one else will either.
2. So many times during Julia's memorial I was at a loss for words. The grief was as palpable as the love. Not speaking helped me remain composed so I am thankful for each wordless exchange, whether it was a touch on the arm, a comforting hug, or a simple smile.
3. I am thankful Heather, Mike, and Alyssa have huge support system that will help them face the days ahead.
4. Once more I find myself thankful for living in this tiny town.
On a far less serious note I will catch up with the remainder of my gratitudes from the last two days:
5. I am grateful for my first "date night" in I can't remember how long!
6. I am grateful for Stanziato's pizza and seasonal chopped salad. YUM!
7. I am grateful yet again for movies and their one-hour and fifty-minute much needed distraction from reality.
8. I am thankful for Empire Cinemas in Brewster which knows previews shouldn't add another 20 minutes to a movie!
9. I am grateful my hubby is on his way to the Super Bowl to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let's hope he remembers to take lots of pictures for us little people!
10. I am thankful I will be spending a fun day with my parents and children!
Have a wonderful day everyone...thanks for reading!
2. So many times during Julia's memorial I was at a loss for words. The grief was as palpable as the love. Not speaking helped me remain composed so I am thankful for each wordless exchange, whether it was a touch on the arm, a comforting hug, or a simple smile.
3. I am thankful Heather, Mike, and Alyssa have huge support system that will help them face the days ahead.
4. Once more I find myself thankful for living in this tiny town.
On a far less serious note I will catch up with the remainder of my gratitudes from the last two days:
5. I am grateful for my first "date night" in I can't remember how long!
6. I am grateful for Stanziato's pizza and seasonal chopped salad. YUM!
7. I am grateful yet again for movies and their one-hour and fifty-minute much needed distraction from reality.
8. I am thankful for Empire Cinemas in Brewster which knows previews shouldn't add another 20 minutes to a movie!
9. I am grateful my hubby is on his way to the Super Bowl to enjoy a once-in-a-lifetime experience. Let's hope he remembers to take lots of pictures for us little people!
10. I am thankful I will be spending a fun day with my parents and children!
Have a wonderful day everyone...thanks for reading!
Thursday, February 2, 2012
T.G.I.(nearly)F.
2. After week #3 of ski lessons and a missing ski instructor, I was informed both my kids went down two black diamond trails (granted this is only Thunder Ridge, but still,) and "learned to ski backwards!" I felt bad when Sophia told me she cried on the lift because she was scared, but thankful she held it together and made it through the lesson without falling having my name called over the intercom. I had to promise Sophia she wouldn't be put back in that group next week however.
3. Always thankful to learn about new must-have apps for my iPad, like DropBox, Bamboo, and GoodNotes!
4. Thankful plans are underway for the upcoming 4th Annual SPTO Dinner Dance on March 24th at River Oaks Club. Sherman parents, mark your calendars. It's sure to be the best one yet!
5. T.G.I.(nearly)F. It's been a long ass week. What's that? Shhh. Did you hear it too? Ahhhh, just as I thought. A key lime pie martini is calling my name!
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Fast Five Part II
It's getting late and I'm tired so I'll save the chit chat for another day. Until then, here's my latest list of gratitudes:
1. I am thankful today I finally sat down and created the annual Caraluzzi calendars. This gift, once given in person on Christmas Day, now arrives several weeks after. Because of this, I'm thankful I can customize each calendar to begin in February since January has now come and gone. While on the subject I'm thankful for express delivery!
2. I'm thankful my daughter seemed to reach a major turning point tonight in her reading and has decided she might enjoy it after all!
3. I'm thankful for a ridiculously warm, albeit damp, February 1st. Could this be Mother Nature's of way of asking for forgiveness for socking us with a blizzard in October? Come on, Punxsutawney Phil, don't let me down again!
4. I'm thankful for my kidsitters so we can enjoy time out with friends knowing our children are in great hands and having fun too.
5. I'm thankful my husband, working as hard as he does, can be treated to (get this) a private plane ride to...wait for it...the SUPER BOWL! I don't even like football and I'm jealous!
1. I am thankful today I finally sat down and created the annual Caraluzzi calendars. This gift, once given in person on Christmas Day, now arrives several weeks after. Because of this, I'm thankful I can customize each calendar to begin in February since January has now come and gone. While on the subject I'm thankful for express delivery!
2. I'm thankful my daughter seemed to reach a major turning point tonight in her reading and has decided she might enjoy it after all!
3. I'm thankful for a ridiculously warm, albeit damp, February 1st. Could this be Mother Nature's of way of asking for forgiveness for socking us with a blizzard in October? Come on, Punxsutawney Phil, don't let me down again!
4. I'm thankful for my kidsitters so we can enjoy time out with friends knowing our children are in great hands and having fun too.
5. I'm thankful my husband, working as hard as he does, can be treated to (get this) a private plane ride to...wait for it...the SUPER BOWL! I don't even like football and I'm jealous!
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