Gratitude – Page 5 – Apron Strings for Emily

17 November 2012

Thirty Day of Thanks, Day Seventeen

You know what I like? Going to the movies. So today Hubby & I took the afternoon off to catch a film.

Originally, we were supposed to see Lincoln, but was surprised to find out it was all sold out. So instead, we went to see Breaking Dawn.

Yes, I know … but what can I say? I enjoyed reading the Twilight books, so I had to see the movies. And since this was the last movie of the series, I just had to wrap it up. That, and see Taylor Lautner’s abs for one last time.

But I digress.

What I’m thankful for today is that Hubby & I get the opportunity to watch movies when we want to. That’s one thing I know that most families with kids can’t typically do on a whim.

Guess that’s another bonus for living child-free.

16 November 2012

Thirty Days of Thanks, Day Sixteen

This evening was spent at my MIL’s house awaiting the arrival of some relatives from out of town that unfortunately never made it. But regardless we had fun with Kairi, who is now a sassy-sassafrass four-year old.

I KNOW! Where did the time go? She was just a baby when we had left for Chicago … you know, back when I was in the midst of my infertility identity crisis? (“If I can’t bear children, then what am I?”)

And now she’s four and an absolute ham. I can’t imagine not having her in my life anymore.

Tonight, we laughed and danced and teased one another and it couldn’t have been a more enjoyable evening. So tonight, I am thankful that despite all that has happened in my life, I can still enjoy being “Auntie Em.”

15 November 2012

Thirty Day of Thanks, Day Fifteen

I love watching TV. Except there’s too many good shows out there to watch TV 24/7. Especially since I don’t have the time to watch TV 24/7.

That’s why I’m grateful for having a DVR so I can watch the shows when I have the time. But more importantly, I’m grateful for being able to spend the time with Hubby so we can watch the shows we love together.

14 November 2012

Thirty Day of Thanks, Day Fourteen

The cursor is taunting me today. I’ve got a little bit of writer’s block right now.

Not that I don’t have things to be thankful for … because I do. Lots of things to be thankful for, in fact. But I just can’t seem to articulate them today.

So today, I’ll just be thankful for the love I have for Hubby Dearest. He is my best friend. And my biggest champion.

Thanks for the confidence you have in me, Hubby!

13 November 2012

Thirty Days of Thanks, Day Thirteen

Yay! Mia finally got all of her birthday gifts that her Auntie Em and Uncle Apron Strings bought online! I’m so thankful that they arrived there … so what if it’s over a week past her actual birthday. (Guess I gotta start shopping earlier next time!)

One of the things I’ve been trying to do is buy her books. And lots of them. Between her mom and my love of reading, I’m hoping that she shares our same love of reading.

This time around I got her the board book version of “Fox In Sox” … one of my favorite books growing up. I hope Dr. Bro and Dr. SIL get to enjoy reading it to her … because I know how much I enjoyed having it read to me.