Dandelion Princess

This afternoon, Madeline picked two dandelions and carried them across the yard to me. She kept one for herself and handed one to me. I showed her how to blow the dandelion seeds the other day, but she hasn't quite mastered the skill yet...

30 Days of Thanks: Day 30

And we've reached the finish line, folks!!!

Today I am thankful to all the people who care enough to read my blog.

Madeline's digital baby book is a fun hobby for Mumma Bear, and it always surprises me that anyone besides my parents,(And maybe Eric's) read my ramblings.

Thank you family, friends, Internet friends, and faceless viewers who swing by my bloggy-wog.  It means a lot.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 29

Today I am thankful that Madeline finally decided to eat something.

She gobbled up the last of the Thanksgiving turkey and some Stove-top tonight.  It took some crafty trickery on Mumma and Dada's part, but once she tried it, she loved it.

Phew.  I was starting to worry.  My baby was looking a little thin around the middle today.

Mange, Mange, Madeline!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 28

Today I am thankful for my watercolor class where tonight I successfully drew traced a picture of our house. I also learned some new techniques that should come in handy the next time I make a block print. Hizz-ahh!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 27

Today I am thankful for Christmas lights.  Our neighborhood is starting to look like a sugarplum wonderland.

I'm busily trying to convince Eric to grab a staple gun and a ladder in order to bring our house some festive spirit.  

30 Days of Thanks: Days 25 and 26

Yesterday I was thankful that my sister bestowed me with the gift of the Baby Jesus.  More on this later...

Today I am thankful that it's officially Christmas season and I can start to celebrate with the best of them.

30 Days of Thanks: Thanksgiving Day!

Today I am thankful that I will have a warm, delicious meal with the people I love most.

I am thankful for my beautiful daughter and my loving boyfriend.

I am thankful for my mom and Bob for cooking for us and keeping us company.

I am thankful for my family and friends near and far.

Most of all, I'm thankful that the people i love are free from want, healthy, happy and secure.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 23

Today i am thankful for our warm, comfy house on this cold, rainy day. And for cuddles with Madeline while we watch Tangled and drink hot chocolate.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 22

Today I am thankful that Eric stayed home with Madeline so I didn't have to miss another day of work.

And while I'm not thankful that she's sick again, I am thankful that it seems to be blowing over quickly this time.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 21

Today I am thankful for my health and the health of my family and friends.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 19 and 20

This weekend I was thankful that Madeline got to see her Nana and Poppy! She had such a fun time with them.

I am also thankful that Madeline seems to be getting over her irrational fear of her grandfather. She sat on his lap and even ga e him a few kisses. Huge progress!

30 Days of Thanks: Days 17 and 18

Yesterday I didn't get home till after nine, which in teacher-world, is unheard of, so I did not get to share my thanks.

But I was thankful that Eric signed me up for a watercolor class that starts...gasp...on Monday.  Two whole hours to myself a week to make happy, smiling, watercolor trees?!  Bliss!

Today I am thankful that it's Friday.  Which sounds lame, but no, seriously, I'm really, really thankful.  I can't wait to squeeze the Maddie Bear, drink a glass of wine, read a book, and fall asleep on the couch by 9:30.  Friday nights are awesome.  

30 Days of Thanks: Day 16

Today I am thankful that Eric has decided to make dinner all week so that I don't have to. Love him!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 15

Today I am thankful that the Internet gods taught me how to fix my computer.

It would have been really embarrassing to bring my computer all the way to the mall only to have them tell me to unplug it for awhile.

Hooray for working computers!

P.S.  Not-so-interesting side note:  On the day I bought my computer, they were filming Paul Blart, Mall Cop right outside of the Apple store at my local mall.  It was the scene with the giant ball pit.  In my infinite wisdom, I decided I didn't need help carrying my computer to my car. (I did. My computer is about ten times bigger than I am.  I also weighed about ten times less than I do now when I bought it.)  Perhaps if one were to watch the movie really closely, one might be able to see a redheaded idiot struggling to carry a giant computer through crowds of spectators in the background.  Of course, that requires that you watch Paul Blart, Mall Cop really closely...and honestly, who wants to do that?  

30 Days of Thanks: Day 14

Today I am thankful for my beautiful, happy, loving, smart little Madeline. She never ceases to amaze, challenge and awe us.

She is officially 14 months old today. Oh, how time flies! We love you, Maddie Bear!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 13

Today I am thankful for my friend Everyday A (Amy) for being a good friend.

She came over and protected me from any ghosts or axe murders who may have been looking for a redhead to harass while Eric was out of town.

Thanks, BFF!

30 Days of Thanks: Day 12

Today I am thankful that our house has a porch.

Madeline and I spent a good hour sitting out there enjoying the sunshine and crisp air this afternoon.  It was nice to get some fresh air after being house-bound most of the week.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 11

Today I am thankful all the veterans, past and present, who have served our country.

30 Days of Thanks: Day 10

Today I am thankful for my mom/ Madeline's Grammy.

She's always there when we need her.

Today she babysat Madeline so Eric and I didn't have to miss another day of work. (Poor Maddie Bear is still sick.)

She got a flat tire in front of my house too.  In the rain.  So much for good deeds. Luckily, I am also thankful for AAA.

I know Madeline was very happy to spend the day cuddling with Grammy. Thanks, Mom.

30 Days of Thanks: Day Nine

Today I am thankful that Asteroid 2005 YU55 did not hit earth last night.


As I've written before, I have an irrational phobia of asteroids. (Actually, I don't think it's irrational. Everyone should be afraid of asteroids. Those things are horrifying! Have you even seen Armagedon or Deep Impact!?).

Last night was a close call. Too close, folks.

Perhaps we should give NASA more money so they can work on blowing that thing out of the sky.

Seriously, seriously not cool Cosmos.

I'm also thankful I forgot about YU55 until after it passed by us, otherwise I would have spent yesterday afternoon building us a last minute bomb shelter instead of eating a delicious turkey pot pie with my family.