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

Multitude Monday

Monday 8/1/2011

7/25
281. for the insight Anlon's feeding therapist provided today
282. for rest after a busy weekend

7/26
282. for our son Anlon who brings us more joy than we could have imagined and challenges us to be better

283. that I happened to look at the clock at exactly 10:06 am, the time of Anlon's birth
284. that Anlon enjoyed his birthday cake today

285. that he still loves to be rocked when he's sleepy and cuddles up so close

286. for how he shows us which books he wants us to read
287. that my Mom called and talked to him before he went to bed
288. for all of the sweet birthday wishes for Anlon

7/27
289. for Vipul's sweet text
290. for Abby's encouragement
291. for running into Lori and Cooper at the library
292. that Anlon took a 2 1/2 hr nap this afternoon
293. that a fellow ophthalmologist calls Vipul for surgical advice
294. for the special bond my little boy and I have
295. that God chose me to be Anlon's mother
296. that Vipul enjoyed the dinner I prepared so much

7/28

297. for Anlon's 2 hr nap this morning and how he's been napping so well
298. for how Anlon enjoyed crawling around the fountains and playing in the water

7/29
299. for how the morning light dances across the floor and fascinates Anlon (and me)

300. for seeing opportunities to serve my husband

301. for how Anlon absolutely loves climbing up the stairs

7/30
302. for wooden blocks strewn across the living room floor - one day I will miss these blocks

303. for Anlon's giggles as we leave for a morning walk

304. for time together, just the three of us
305. for a movie night out with Vipul

7/31
306. that we can watch our church service from home when we're unable to attend
307. that Vipul has started suggesting that we go grocery shopping together as a family because he actually enjoys it (and now I do too! :)