i know it's a bit late but i decided that i wanted to participate in the november 30-day thankful challenge that many of my friends are participating in on facebook. after reading what everyone was thankful for everyday i thought to myself that i want to be thankful, too, so i'm jumping on the band wagon - and what a perfect way to celebrate the thankgiving holiday and perhaps put things a bit more in perspective.
i've just finished reading The Year of Living Biblically by A.J. Jacobs, "One Man's Humble Quest to Follow the Bilble as Literally as Possible." this is a great and funny book about A.J., an agnostic, who decided to live the bible. after A.J.'s experimental year and the transition back to "normal" life, he said that "I'll keep on saying prayers of thanksgiving. I'm not sure whom I'm thanking, but I've become addicted to the act of thanking..." so here goes!
1. i'm thankful for being able to sleep in 'til 8:30!!! shawn and remi took off last night to idaho for a week and left me at home to work on projects (i really don't want to drive in a car that long - this pregnancy thing isn't all that comfortable). remi was waking up at 7:30, but has now transitioned to a 6 or 6:30 waking time. i'm not a great morning person so it has been difficult to drag myself out of bed every morning and be ready to be a happy, energetic, involved parent. i've usually been the one who gets up, doesn't look at anyone, doesn't talk, moves slowly... and if you do try and talk with me you'll only get either a mumble or a short one-word answer. it takes me about an hour or so to really wake up. but this morning - awesome!!! i woke up energetic, excited and motivated to get things done today (which is good because i've got to change a tire on my car and tile a shower).
2. i'm grateful for parents who have always been very encouraging to learn new things and to think outside of the box. a year ago we bought our home that is full of never-ending projects and even though i've never done much of this before, i know that i can do it because i can do anything! i know, that sounds like i have a very high opinion of myself, but that's not it. anyone can learn how to do anything as long as they have attention to detail, they know how to ask the right questions, and are willing to put in the time and research to make sure it gets done correctly. all i need is a library, youtube videos, or the advice of parents who have done a lot.
3. last night i pressure canned salsa for the first time and all my jars sealed. yay! we've had an overabundance of tomatoes from our garden and i'm so glad to have a chance to make delicious things with them and to have them work out.
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