Throwback Post: Whose on First

**THROWBACK POST**

October 4 2013:

I’m so grateful for laughter …

Lillian wanted me to figure out “the code” she had just shared with me. I had no idea what she had said. After a few minutes I finally got that she was saying “What is the first word” ..

So, I said “What is the first word”. We went round and round saying that to each other with her frustration mounting. After some release laughter on my part and some scalding by Lillian that I could not hear, we finally got it clear (somewhat). She was saying What is the first word but she also wanted me to guess what the first word of the code was …

I thought she was telling me that “What” was the first word .. And it was … Clear as mud, right? Reminded me of that whole “Who’s on first base?” scene. Hot diggity dog, I’m gosh darn grateful for laughter …

Camilla’s Gratitude List: Week of January 1, 2012

January 1, 2012, Sunday, I am grateful for:

My friend Cathy Johansen and her son for inviting Thomas over today. We are testing how it goes with Cathy’s son being a “big brother” to Thomas.

Alone time with Lillian.

January 2, 2012, Tuesday, I am grateful for:

A surprise day all to myself.

Kat McLain for inviting Lillian to spend the day with her.

The transaction at Costco that cost me $5 less than what I was expecting.

The kind and enthusiastic cashier at Trader Joe’s.

Time spent chatting with my friend Glenna Smith over yummy tea.

Kona Gold for such an awesome and comfy space to have tea and a chat with friends.

Kindness.

January 3, 2012 Tuesday, I am grateful for:

Date days with Thomas.

The awesome therapists at Advanced Pediatric Therapies.

Our car.

Patience.

January 4, 2012, Wednesday, I am grateful for:

Shelter.

Food.

January 5, 2012, Thursday, I am grateful for:

Walks with Thomas and Lillian.

The Sun.

Lillian’s depth of beauty.

Kindness and joy expressed by Thomas.

A wonderful evening with beautiful friends {Cheri Hill, Clare Dreyer, Rachel Flower, Kimberly Phipps-Nichol, Kymberlee Simantel, Glenna Smith, Linda McLean} celebrating Rachel’s birthday.

January 6, 2012, Friday, I am grateful for:

Kat McLain for telling me to tear up the check I had written to her for Thomas visiting her two days this week . . . and telling me to write it for one day and to give it to her when I could.

Date days with Lillian.

Dr. Rick Winkelman, the optometrist who gave me samples to last me until I can come in for my annual check up in February.

The cashier at Walmart who told me not to worry about it when she accidentally input that I had given her $36 for my $34 dollar bill instead of $31. I was going to put the rest on my debit card; but couldn’t because she incorrectly put in the $36 instead of $31. I even offered my business card so they could contact me so I could pay the difference and they said no.

Hugs from Thomas.

Hearing Thomas and Lillian laugh.

Our house.

January 7, 2012, Saturday, I am grateful for:

Days with no appointments, no school buses and just plain nothing to do.

Walks with my kids.

Parks.

Nature.

Movie night with my kids.

Being asked by Thomas and Lillian to tickle them before bed and the fun and laughter that follows.

Quiet.

Camilla