Tag: Being Thankful

This Week’s Ten Things of Thankful; is brought to you by the Letter R
July 28, 2014

This Week’s Ten Things of Thankful; is brought to you by the Letter R

Since the kids were little, in order to help build their language skills, and vocabulary, we always played some sort of game at the dinner table – we stopped because after all; you know they know everything now.

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Ten Things of Thankful – It’s all Good, I think
July 20, 2014

Ten Things of Thankful – It’s all Good, I think

I am writing this on Sunday, and will try to post before the end of the day ….I know I have a lot to be thankful for this week.  The simple thankfuls are there, they always are.  The truth is, last week was a mixed …

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Ten Things of Thankful “In Summer”
July 14, 2014

Ten Things of Thankful “In Summer”

 

“Ah I don’t know why, but I always loved the idea of summer and sun & all things hot!” Olaf from Frozen
 

Its summer and I am thankful.
 
I made, what I call summer sauce last Sunday, but it is actually, aka Mimi’s Carrot sauce, it’s so tasty and perfect for meatless Mondays.
I am going to make another batch today, and will write and post the recipe soon.  I am thankful that the sauce was available when I invited my friend Laurie and her son to eat with us…she had  taken my kids swimming, however, I  asked her to have my children home by 6 pm so that we can get my daughter to the library for her reading remediation literacy program.  Then I invited her to stay for dinner, one and a half-pounds of macaroni, a loaf of bread, a salad, and eating outside; in our backyard – it was yummy.
 
My friend’s son said to me that I am a good cook, and that he enjoyed dinner. Big J
 
Eating outside in my backyard – thanks to Nick, he found a battery operated water fountain – on sale in Walgreen’s, and now I have all of the elements under the gazebo.  So Feng Shui.
 
Comments – thank you for all the wonderful comments – have you ever heard of a birthday cake without the candles – comments are the candles to the blog – Thank you,
 
Being asked to be part of the Blog Tour – my new friend Susan F. over at http://www.ofeverymoment.com/  invited me (Mangia, Mangia…No Talk!) I am thinking with everyone away, or who couldn’t commit to continuing the tour; I will feature my favorite blogs via from my blog list.
 
Last Thursday I posted the 100th post on Mangia, Mangia…No Talk!
 
I am thankful to my husband Nick who officially became my blogger’s editor; yes, he edits every single post for MMNT and SquaareKat.  Thank you!
 
Had another wonderful evening at our beach on Friday night – we had a great time, Deb and Paul, thank you for the drinks  and the peanuts to snack on before dinner- we will be better prepared next time- J
 

 

 

Last night my friend Deb hosted a ladies night out at her house – we ate good food, reconnected with one another, confided, and supported one another. We ate a delicious Greek dinner that was ordered in from a Greek restaurant nearby. I had a wonderful light beer (not light in calories) but crisp pale ale, and we all met her friend, and had a medium and psychic reading; it was fun and a great way to support her friends venture.
 
Getting to sit with them, laughing, reminiscing, confiding, and patting one another on the back is priceless.  Let me tell you something about us, by any standard of friendships, our relationship with one another is new, 5 to 6 years, but we came together because of one common thread; we all adopted our children from the same program.  Our children all knew each other before we knew them … these families are a great support, but more importantly, we have provided a real relationship for our children – because at one point I am certain they will need to validate their story with one another.
 
Because truthfully we do that now; or I do that now, with my own sisters and cousins …validate our past. 
That’s it for this week.
Have a wonderful week!
Mangia, Mangia…No Talk!!!

 

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Ten Things of Thankful – It’s Summertime Isn’t That Enough
June 30, 2014

Ten Things of Thankful – It’s Summertime Isn’t That Enough

It is officially summer, the last day of school was on Thursday.   My first thankful, is that I was able to take two vacation days!   Second that I left a clean desk, and felt comfortable leaving;(me going back in will be another issue …

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Yard is Done… Ten Things of Thankful
June 23, 2014

Yard is Done… Ten Things of Thankful

Prayer
 
It does exist; the power of prayer, and that all things are possible with a light heart, a light spirit, believing and being positive.

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Ten Things of Thankful Many Things to be Thankful For
June 15, 2014

Ten Things of Thankful Many Things to be Thankful For

 
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Last weekend we finally switched the winter clothes with the summer clothes… if you are not familiar with this practice – let me explain, I do not have the closet space to keep all of our clothes in the closet all year long, so every Spring and Fall we do the switch!!!
This is what my bedroom looked like for about 5 hours
 

 

 
I know you want to scream too!!!
However, I am thankful to say it was done in one evening and I pressed on, because I was not going to drag out this task for another day!

 

 
      
Not bad, there are still other  areas that need organizing ; like hubby’s side of the closet…he hardly wears what is hanging up, so I think if he cleans it out there will be more space for my things.
I like Pinterest a lot …but more so, what I truly love about it is it’s concept…every category has its place, a file that is specifically named for what it is…a box you can put things in, so I was really excited to find those cute boxes at Dollar Tree Store…. Not only am I a hat girl I am a scarf woman too… it’s all organized now; my hats, scarves … I went back for two more boxes, for my evening purses…. While I was there, I picked up these too
 
 
They are coated with a felt type of material; you get two for a buck…these are perfect for blouses and dresses.
Thank you Dollar Tree !
I treated myself to a few summer dresses, new shorts, and these :
 
 
Old Navy was having a great sale, not only did I get a 25% discount, but I also used my buck rewards $55.00 
Thank you Old Navy…mama needed it, but I am more thankful of a great deal.
I have been trying to lose some extra pounds so I am watching my portions, I am basically cooking the same, but using less salt and less oils ( However I have always been quite conservative with these ingredients)  I started walking  at lunch, and added some yoga too.  Last week I was able to see a difference when I was able to pull down my pants without unbuttoning them.   By the way, I do not pull down my pants randomly during the day, only when necessary. LOL  
Thank you for losing a couple of inches!
Thursday was my nephew’s birthday; he is also my Godson.  I always told him that I am his Fairy Godmother.  This year he  is 14 years old; I look at him and I am in awe or just surprised how lucky  I  am to have him in my life…when AJ was born he was a preemie;  born 2 ½ lbs. he strived and thrived , I  am so thankful to celebrate his birthday.
 

 

 
 
                        
Happy Birthday!
Today we also celebrate a high school graduation…my nieces are graduating from high school with great honors.
I am so thankful to celebrate their accomplishment but more so I am thankful that I was able to witness how it was done; with perseverance, dedication and determination.
Happy Father’s Day to my hubby!!!!
I am so thankful the kind of father you are…you are our children’s hero!!!

 

 

 
I am thankful that the sun finally came out yesterday, and we were able to take this picture
 
 
I took it before noon, downloaded it sent it to Walgreen’s for an 8 X 10, framed it and presented it to hubby!
Thank you, Mr. Sun!
Mangia, Mangia… No Talk!!!

 

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My first Ten Things of Thankful
June 7, 2014

My first Ten Things of Thankful

I decided to join Ten Things of Thankful
 
 
Now if I can figure out how to link with everyone it’ll be,
Party Time!
 
Before I start with my Ten  –  I’d like to say that I need to do this – I truly do, so one huge Thank you to all of you for starting this, keeping it going and luring me in.
 
Here goes….

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