Thankful Thursday, Yet Again (or Finally!)...

I am still here.  Alive and kicking.  Just really busy.  Even though evening activities have slowed down, I am finding I still haven't. And when I do slow down, I fall asleep.  And with the time change, my whole sleep schedule is way off.  The perfect storm.

I have so much to share including a tribute to a dear friend and a weekend getaway.

But I thought today was a good day to remind myself what I am thankful for this week (and last)...

• The beautiful colors of fall
• Sunshine when I wake up in the morning (though I do NOT like the early darkness in the evening)
• Chili on a cool day
• An "untomato" recipe that allows me to have chili on a cool day
• The opportunity to hold a sleeping baby tonight. Every care in the world just slipped away.
• Heat.  We have been holding off turning it on but tonight I couldn't take it anymore.  Now we are toasty.
• A weekend getaway with the Hubs (last weekend).  Loved every minute.
• My mom for giving up her weekend to take care of the kiddos so we could have that getaway.
• Nature.  On our hikes last weekend we saw a snake, some frogs, some birds, squirrels, etc.  I am always amazed by God's creation.
• Love and forgiveness.
• My co-workers.
• Our after school workouts.
• Chocolate.
• The teachers of my children.
• The progress of my students. I would love to take credit but they would learn with or without me. I am just the one privileged enough to get to be there when it happens!
• A short reprieve from after school activities.
• Amazing sunsets
• God's timing (even when I don't understand it)
• A hot bath and a new magazine...perfect way to end a day
• Renewed strength
•  Possible changes in our life...

What are you thankful for today?

Reba