a load of thankfulness

soooo, here goes a truck load of thankfulness.  be patient with me.  and read them all, i may sneak a gut-buster in there.  #you never know.


7 - i am really freakin' thankful for my iPhone.  completely rubbish thing to be thankful for, but i just love it.  so very much. 

8 - i unplugged from technology (besides our dvd & tv) for more hours than i expected to this last week.  it was full of awesomeness.  and i didn't miss it. 

9 - tonight i am very thankful for my large hospital mug i got when the boy child was in the hospital in jan.  it holds a fantastic amount of liquids.  could be a mixed drink or could be water, either way i can suck on that baby for a long time.  (did you laugh at that one?)

10 - i am extremely thankful that i am not ill.  my husband, on the other hand, is.  and somehow it is just as painful for me.

11 - we had a very bountiful thanksgiving meal and for that i am thankful.  thankful we could provide that for our family.  thanksgiving has not been a huge deal in my family, but we've carved (ha ha!) out our own little tradition in the last few years.

12 - i am incredibly thankful for friends who can make me laugh.  you know who you are.  the lightheartedness means more to me than you can ever know.

13 - the hubster, even though he is waaaayy annoying today with his illness, i am thankful for him.  we have weathered some really big storms and i know life is not easy with me, thanks for working with me to make this crazy life of ours work the best way for us.  i am not perfect and i make mistakes, but you have stuck by me and i appreciate that.

14 - i adore the movies.  and having gone to the movies twice within one week is spectacular!  the upcoming months will prove to be just as delightful with many movies on my "want-to-see" list.  nothing like the big screen.

15 - tampons are awesome.  i want to give thanks that pads are not part of my monthly attire.  (sorry, guys)  (ladies, you know what i am talking about)

16 - we are heading out on vacation this next week and i am very thankful about many a things about that vacay.  16A:  my dad's delta points getting us airfare  16B:  people watching at Disney, there's simply nothing better   16C:  the holidays at Disney, extra magical    16D:  no work for the week!

17 - my cousin and her partner are having a shindig next fall.  and they asked me to be a part of it.  how freakin' awesome, and i am so thankful for the both of them.  i have always supported marriage equality, however having those two in my life has allowed myself to grow with my support for equality.  i am thankful nikki has found the one and vice versa.  they make each other better people and are just plain fun to be around.

18 - my mom came across my grandfather's wedding band and she gave it to me last week.  while my grandparents divorced shortly after i was born and i do not recall them being together, i am very appreciative of the token.  something to keep on my person, if i wish, that is tangible.  he's been gone for 18 years. 

19 - i have chosen to look at my preeclampsia experience with gratitude.  i have met some amazing individuals as a result of my involvement with the PF and have been involved in some AWEsome things as a result.  i am able to appreciate my life and my children in a way I could never have dreamed of before.

20 - i am weird.  and i like it.  i never imagined being thankful for not usually being the odd person out, but in the last few years (in particular this year) i have embraced this and myself.  if you do not like it or accept me for who i am, that is your issue not mine.  i am a geek who loves star wars and lotr, a nerd who loves to read.  and acceptance is a beautiful thing.

21 - choices, i am so very thankful for choices.  we have the ability to make choices about our lives.  choices that lead us into a different direction, choices that may be the most difficult we ever make, choices on simple things.  not everyone may support those choices, but they are ours to make and ours alone. 

alright, i think that is it for tonight.  my attention span is beginning to wane.

Ah, it's good to sleep in my own bed again

The vacation was absolutely wonderful! But admittedly, it was very nice to sleep in my own bed again. It's just so darn comfy compared to the mattress we were sleeping on. The kids had a blast, we had a blast...it was so much fun. I'm working on getting caught up on emails & work as well as photos. Here are a few teasers...

So long, farewell

Our bags are packed (well, pretty much) and we're almost ready to go. By noon tomorrow, we'll be making our way to Disney. I'm having some mild anxiety about the airport & flight experience with the kids. I'm sure it'll be fine. TS Fay is still hanging around and it looks like we'll be getting rained on for a portion of our vacation. That's alright. A rainy day at Disney is better than a sunny day at home. Well for me it is. I can't wait for that first sight of the gates and my children's faces. To experience the magic through their eyes and wonder at the marvels with them. Jason and I will celebrate 10 years of marriage on the 29th. We have a special evening out planned during the week to celebrate. I'm hoping for one awesome vacation.

I'll see you all on the flip side. I hope each of you have experience your own magic this week.

Feeling A Bit of Pressure

It's all pressure I put on myself, of course. But with our Disney trip looming (next week--EEK!) and us camping this weekend, I feel pressed for time. Time for laundry, packing the kids for grandma's this weekend, us for camping (adults only trip) and then repacking for FL. Time to finish wrapping up clients I have going in the next month or so. Time for back to school stuff. Ugh. I have 1,001 things I wanted to do by next week and they are so not happening. I'm normally not this pressured or freaked out before a vacation, so it's catching me a bit off guard.

So, do you wig out before leaving on vacation? Do you pack the night before or weeks before?

So long, Farewell

We leave Tuesday morning on a mini-vacation. Jason's sister is getting married at my favorite place, Walt Disney World! The halflings will be with my mom, and Jason & I will be enjoying some "alone" time.

Enjoy your week everyone! I'll have some good photos to share upon my return.

Vacation Book

I need a book to read on the plane next week....any suggestions? I've got a ton on my list that I'd like to get, but haven't picked a winner yet. I'd like something light, but not too short.

Do you get a special book when you go on vacation?

Why I love Disney

We have been asked many times how can we keep going back to Disney. For me, it's simple. It's a fairytale place where anyone's dreams can come true and everyone is a tourist. It's my happy place, and I instantly feel like I am at home when I visit. We try to experience new restaurants each visit and there are attractions/water parks/etc that we haven't done yet. I still experience the same amount of joy walking into a park that I did years ago. To see the changes taking place, some good, some not so good. To meet new people. We enjoy hanging out at the resort.

The anticipation of seeing our children's faces when they see the castle for the first time. Ariana is already going bonkers that she gets to go to Disney World, and it's so fun to see her excited.

And for reasons such as these:





Do we want to visit other places. Yes, by all means. But there is a special place in my heart for Disney.