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April 15, 2012, Sunday, I am grateful for: A break from my beautiful kids. Ted Darnell … for being here to give me that break. Pantry and fridge full of good, wholesome, beautiful food. Great friends. Kymberlee Simantel, Cheri Hill, … Continue reading
April 21 2012:
Lillian showed me this picture and I said “Wouldn’t it be nice to have a yard like that?” She says, “We Will!” YAY Lillian! She DOES listen to me and soak it in!!
April 21 2012:
Pure BLISS …. Snuggling with Thomas and Lillian on the patio last night as the stars became visible and darkness approached, talking about the stars and listening to all the sounds … I’m grateful for these little moments. Life blossoms when we stop and soak in the precious gifts it holds for us … Happy Saturday Y’all!!
April 2012
Watched Disney’s “The Robinsons” for our Team TLC movie on Saturday April 14th! I LOVE the closing song for the movie … Thought I’d share with y’all for anyone who needs it (including me at times) … ” ….. let it go, let it roll right off your shoulder ….. let your clarity define you … our lives are made in these small hours, these little wonders ….” Happy Day Y’all!
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April 8, 2012, Sunday, Happiness is: Thomas’ excitement. Grits with bacon and toast. Chocolate. Adventures with Thomas and Lillian. Washoe Lake … the views, the peace, the quite, the beauty. Warm weather. Team TLC Easter BBQ. Snuggling next to Thomas … Continue reading
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April 1, 2012, Sunday, I am grateful for: The Sun. Olive Oil. Thomas and Lillian playing together. Warm weather. Walks with Thomas and Lillian. Jackets. Daffodils and Fresh Rosemary. Rosewater. Reading night. April 2, 2012, Monday, I am grateful for: … Continue reading
March 11, 2012, Sunday, Happiness is:
Being warm and cozy inside when it’s blustery outside.
Enjoying the process.
Reading.
Learning.
Growing.
Warm cup of pineapple chamomile tea.
Lillian sitting next to me.
Lillian touching me.
March 12, 2012, Monday, Happiness is:
Friends.
Kindness.
Excitement.
Fresh Air.
Walks with Lillian.
Finishing the last round of edits for my book.
March 13, 2012, Tuesday, Happiness is:
Milestones reached for Lillian.
Little celebrations with Lillian.
Lillian’s joy at having done something for herself.
Trusting myself.
Knowing that Thomas is having so much fun on his vacation in Vegas with Momma and Frank AND getting them all to himself.
Reading.
March 14, 2012, Wednesday, Happiness is:
Oops!! Got sidetracked y’all!!
March 4, 2012, Sunday, I am grateful for:
Tissues with lotion.
Thomas being in Vegas with Momma and Frank.
Lillian understanding that this nasty cold is kicking my behind.
Chicken noodle and tomato soup.
Tylenol.
Lillian’s ability to entertain herself.
Momma and Frank.
A day with no obligations and no errands to run.
March 5, 2012, Monday, I am grateful for:
An empty calendar for today.
Tylenol.
Tissues with lotion.
My bodies ability to fight this cold.
Lillian’s smile.
Picnic lunch with Lillian.
Nature.
The amazing view of our city off of Geiger Grade.
Diana Michelotti.
Natalie Gorden.
March 6, 2012, Tuesday, I am grateful for:
Tissue with lotion!
Our warm house.
Being inside with no where to go when there are snow flurries and blustery weather.
Lillian.
The swimming instructor in Vegas who is teaching Thomas so much.
Love and support from friends.
Kindness.
Smiles.
Thoughtfulness.
Menthol.
The ability to breath through my nose.
Nature.
March 7, 2012, Wednesday, I am grateful for:
Good health.
Vegetable spring rolls.
Networking and chatting with new and old friends.
Smiles, hugs and kisses from friends.
Being silly.
Tina Haly.
Lillian’s thoughtfulness.
Nature.
March 8, 2012, Thursday, I am grateful for:
Kat McLain.
Lillian getting treated to going to Ms. Kat’s for a couple of hours.
Sunshine.
The internet.
Social Media.
Creativity.
Ingenuity.
A good night’s sleep.
March 9, 2012, Friday, I am grateful for:
Dr. Amanda Rammel.
Relief from back and neck pain.
The day a cold has taken it’s leave from my body!
Time spent alone with Lillian.
Picnic adventures with Lillian.
North Shore Washoe Lake State Park.
The sheer beauty of nature.
Brownies.
Quiet.
Lillian’s growing courage.
A warm, beautiful, comfortable home to come home to.
March 10, 2012, Saturday, I am grateful for:
Days with no appointments.
Being indoors when the wind is gusting outside.
Lillian’s love of reading.
Kuddos and support from friends.
Diana Michelotti.
Jim Stovall.
Family movie night.
Camilla and her Momma, Patty Romano, about November 1970 – 9 months old for Camilla –
Beautiful birthday card from Momma and Frank …
February 26, 2012
Daughter –
You are the author of your own life. It’s up to you to dream it, imagine it, sketch it, shape it, build it, go after it, and make it happen. And then color it in with bright, shining shades of joy and deep, lasting shades of meaning that are yours and yours alone.
No one else can know the dreams you dream or the strengths you have within you that will help you make your dreams come true. No one else needs to. Because they’re yours. And so is today.
Happy Birthday*
We love you and are very very proud of you!
Mom & Frank
Momma said this was the first card she walked straight to and picked up. No need to look at any others. She thought it was interesting how she was drawn directly to this card. I LOVE my Momma and Frank so much. They are some of the GOOD ones!!
*Hallmark card
February 19, 2012, Sunday, Happiness is:
Knowing that uncomfortable learning moments for Thomas infuse him with confidence.
Long walks with Thomas.
Walking to the park.
The beauty of nature.
Sitting at the park while Thomas plays.
Reading.
Sharing my life with others.
Being kind to others.
Smiling.
February 20, 2012, Monday, Happiness is:
No school for Thomas today.
Picnic lunches on the beach.
An adventure with Thomas.
Washoe Lake.
Thomas’ excitement over climbing up and down sand dunes.
Thomas’ love of reading.
Coming home after an adventure.
Playing board games with Thomas in front of the fire.
Reading a book to Thomas.
February 21, 2012, Tuesday, Happiness is:
Getting things done.
Laughing with Thomas.
Playing UNO in front of the fire with Thomas.
Kindness.
Feeling gratitude.
A beautiful sunset.
February 22, 2012, Wednesday, Happiness is:
Encouragement from others.
Time away from my sweet little man, Thomas.
Good days at school for Thomas.
Relaxing.
Meeting new people.
Hugs and laughter.
Sunny, warm days.
Walks to the park.
February 23, 2012, Thursday, Happiness is:
Words of encouragement.
Music.
Thomas having a good day.
Volcano erupting experiments with Thomas.
Holding hands with Thomas.
Walks outside on a beautiful day.
February 24, 2012, Friday, Happiness is:
Walks to the park with Thomas.
The Sun warming my body.
The right words, at the right moment, in the right way.
Listening to my favorite tunes while walking to the park.
Hanging out with friends … Kymberlee Simantel, Brenda Do and Brian Benson.
Hugging, Smiling, Laughing with friends.
February 25, 2012, Saturday, Happiness is:
Hanging out with Thomas.
Bacon and eggs with Thomas.
Bartley Ranch with Thomas.
Running errands with Thomas.
Lillian.
Pizza and Champagne with Momma and Frank.
Movie Night.