Multitude Monday

Monday, August 22, 2011

I'm thankful:
 
8/15
364. that I get to begin anew this morning and have another opportunity to get it better
365. for Anlon's 3 hour and 15 minute nap this afternoon
366. that I get to buy a baby shower gift for a friend whose baby is an answer to many prayers
367. for everything about my little Cashew

8/16

368. to be able to take a nap during Anlon's nap and realizing I need to do this more often

369. that Anlon's been napping so well
370. for a cherished friend living footsteps away
371. for Bennett coming over and giving me a big kiss (without any prompting :)
372. that Anlon enjoyed raisins for the first time

8/17
373. that we've remained in touch with Tim and Cheryl since they moved to Kentucky
374. for uninterrupted time with Amber and my favorite margarita
375. that Vipul had such a positive response to our air conditioner going out

8/18
376. that our air conditioner was temporarily fixed last night and permanently fixed today
377. for little boys enjoying time at the Aquarium
378. for reassurance
379. for Carolina's faith, courage and strength
380. for Jack and Roman running after each other while giggling joyfully
381. that my cousin Kristine and I were able to catch up tonight

8/19
382. for my two favorite people in the world

8/20

383. that Vipul let me catch up on sleep and took care of Anlon this morning

384. for the celebration of an expected baby girl

385. for my sleepy little boy on a swing

8/21

386. for how wonderful Hannah was with Anlon in the nursery

387. for Vipul's desire to seek the Lord's wisdom in a specific area

388. that Anlon "talked" with my Mom and Vipul's parents today 

389. for a needed family vacation

Multitude Monday

Monday August 15, 2011

I am thankful:

8/1 

308. for finding Polar Bear, Polar Bear What Do You See at Marshall's and how much Anlon loves it

8/2

309. for healthy conflict resolution

310. for a great 12 month appointment and Anlon's increasing weight

311. for time to catch up with email tonight

312. that we're able to plan a relaxing family vacation and for the effort Vipul put into finding the perfect place to stay

8/3

313. that God is teaching me so much right now and I'm applying what I'm learning

314. for Anlon and Vipul eating eggs together this morning

315. for how Anlon played so contently in the kitchen while I did dishes

316. that Anlon enjoyed our visit to Moffitt and my former co-workers loving on him

317. for how Amanda played with him and the joy being a mother has brought her

8/4 

318. for Scott, one of Vipul's best friends, staying with us last night before catching a flight to meet his family

319. for Scott and Haley's heart for adoption and their excitement as they wait to adopt their second child to add to their current family of 5
320. for friends that we don't have to see all of the time to remain close

321. that Anlon and I have so much fun together

322. for having a coupon to Seedlings

8/5

323. that Anlon has had eggs every morning this week

324. that Anlon's thighs are getting chubby!

325. that even though I sometimes forget to write down what I'm thankful for, I feel very thankful

8/6

326. for family time together in Hyde Park

8/7

327. for the sweet little boy who wanted his mommy and that I was able to comfort and distract him in the nursery

328. for lunch with the Johnston's

329. that Carolina and I had time to catch up on the phone and for how much I enjoy our conversations

330. that I got even more hugs than usual from Anlon today

8/8

331. that Vipul is exactly who he is and that I get to be his wife

332. that whenever Anlon is fussy, Vipul can immediately calm him by singing "Holy is the Lord"

333. for fun painting with Chrissy tonight and that I like my completed work

8/9

334.  for snuggling close early in the morning with my husband

335. for the rain and the puddles it brings for Anlon to play in

336. for watching the rain from our front door and feeling the cool breeze

337. for the ministry of 97 West and how it impacted Vipul and me when we were single

338. that we were able to go and celebrate with Rick and Chrissy tonight

8/10

339. for Anlon eating eggs without Vipul eating them with him :)

340. that Anlon ate at least 1 oz cheese (110 calories!)

341. that I enjoyed painting so much I've decided to take another class

8/11

342. for Anlon not waking up at his usual 10 pm feeding and making it until 5 am

343. that although 5 is early, we snuggled as we rocked for a really long time

344. that I'm Anlon's mama and he'll always be my precious little Cashew

345. for time with Heather, Jenna and Nathan

346. that I have wonderful girlfriends who are home with their children

8/12

347. for a great time with Carolina and Bethany

348. for how sweetly our boys played together (and posed for our pictures)

349. that Vipul planned a great date night at a really neat restaurant - The Refinery

350. that Vipul found the perfect new home for his guitar

351. for Aimee's love of Anlon and his love of her

8/13

352. that Vipul and Anlon went grocery shopping while I attended Lora's beautiful baby shower

353. for the inspiring and convicting words that Melanie shared

354. for a restful afternoon

355. for time to catch up with the Cullums and celebrate Amber's birthday and for our little boys enjoying being together

356. that I really do smile when our home looks like this because one day I know I will miss it

8/14

357. for Vipul suggested trying to go to the 9 am service, which worked out much better with Anlon's schedule

358. for my boys ready for church

359. for Vipul doing the dishes while I took a much needed nap this afternoon

360. that Vipul's parents love interacting with Anlon on the iphone
361. for how Kate, Hailey and Thomas each gave Anlon toys to play with were with Anlon tonight
362. that Harishmama and Jyotsnamami (Vipul's uncle and aunt) made it safely to the United States and that we'll get to spend time with them soon
363. that Vipul is a man after God's heart and he makes my faith stronger