thankful thursdays 9/10

Sep 10, 2009

* I was able to read They Loved to Laugh for 3 hours to my children this morning with Fisher laying his head on my shoulder and the rest of us curled up in our PJ’s and blankets – such a delight to read to them before Annesley the curious climber (and destroyer) wakes up.
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* I had another cello lesson today. My teacher said I have good tone and am a strong player. I nearly croaked when she said that, to which she said, “Tracy, you are far too hard on yourself!”
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* I spent the afternoon in the sunshine at the park watching Fisher and Annesley slide, climb, swing, and run.
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* My friend, Kari, spent the afternoon with me.
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* I am going to a viewing this evening for my dear friend, Lila. She is a 94 year old friend of mine who I love to pieces. It will be wonderful to reflect on her life and to see her family members.
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* I have delivered almost all of the books from my recent Usborne book party.
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* Blythe studied three Shakespeare plays today and is laughing her head off about them.
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* My girls have been given the opportunity to start violin lessons tomorrow with a wonderful teacher. We are so excited to start progressing again!
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* Yesterday I was given a free carwash. My suburban had had “wash me” on it for over a month. Thanks Gary!
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* I was able to practice “If You Could Hie to Kolob” with Blythe last night for an hour.
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* We took advantage of the great sports bra deal-o-rama and bought seven! Blythe is outfitted for years to come.
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* My friend, Julie, brought over a huge bag of zucchini! Now I can cut and freeze it into 7 C. portions and make my yummy zucchini soup all winter long.
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* My suburban is still running.
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* I have an adorable haircut that keeps turning out cute everyday – thanks Mikelle!
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* Dinners this week have been yummy! Thanks Tasha, Kari, and Cami! You are keeping me sane!
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* Richard has been working like a madman for 2 weeks and he is still sane and still healthy.
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* I got my planner pages switched over to the next quarter.
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* Annesley went down the high slide at the park AND didn’t fall down despite her I-have-to-turn-around-at-the-top craziness.
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* We are eating a watermelon from my friend Kari – what a joy watermelon is! My children all have pink faces and big smiles.
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* I am surrounded by passionate, sensitive, righteous, good-hearted women who are all striving to raise their children in truth and are shining examples to me, supportive companions on the path, and lovies to my heart on those days when it is hard.
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Now, I am off to Lila’s viewing…I will miss her presence in my life, but I am so glad she is able to return to her sweetheart.