Multitude Monday

Monday 12/5/2011

I am thankful:

11/20
596. for moments that make my day, like Anlon and Sebo eating cheese together
597. for the kind jogger that stopped to help me get the stroller into our gate
598. for the awesome feeling that comes after exercise

11/21
599. for Anlon hugging Vipul so tight before he left for work this morning and giving him 2 mouth kisses
600. that Anlon has such an awesome presonality

601. that I still glance down at my engagement ring and admire how beautiful it is

602. for finding the little turkey bowl at Target - I love it!

603. that Vipul came home early and decided to join us for our feeding therapy appt.

11/22
604. for feeling organized before our trip
605. for our kind neighbor who gives Sebo lots of love when we're out of town
606. that Anlon did not cry or fuss even once during our drive to Jacksonville - leaving at bedtime is perfect!!!

11/23-11/25
607. for how Anlon responds every time Vipul's dad calls for Guttoo (their nickname for him)

 608. for all of the work Vipul's mom put into our delicious meals
609. for all of the love Anlon received
610. for how Anlon walked so much during our visit
611. for the great meal ideas I get from Vipul's mom and for her taking me to several Indian grocery stores in search of the right pressure cooker
612. that Vipul's parents always want us to bring Anlon into their room when he wakes up in the mornings
613. for the beautiful weather that made our walks so pleasant
614. for the sweet sound of Anlon "talking" before falling asleep on our drive back - again not a single cry!!

11/26-11/28 - I unfortunately didn't record in my thankful journal

11/29
615. for Mrs. Sandman sweetly comforting Anlon when I dropped him off in his B.S.F class (it was the first time he's ever cried when I left him - I cried too after I left)
616. a new friend

617. that Vipul was so kind after I overcooked dinner

618. that Anlon has recently been getting slap happy when he's overtired

619. for Carolina telling me I had been on her heart today 

11/30

620. for being back on schedule with Anlon's morning naps

621. for the precious little boy I will never deserve

622. for understanding gained for my visit with my dad

12/1

623. for the kind of weather I would love all year

624. for a fun evening out celebrating Carolina's birthday

12/2

625. for feeling my muscles growing stronger

626. for walks with Vipul and Anlon

627. for listening as Vipul read Anlon The Nativity Story

12/3
628. that grace covers a multitude of sins

12/4
629. that God's mercies are new every morning
630. for discovering better ways to utilize our limited space
631. for Betsy not only watching Anlon during my dentist appt, but offering to come to our home since Anlon was still asleep when I needed to leave

Multitide Monday

Monday November 21, 2011

I am thankful:

11/7

544. that Anlon didn't wake up last night

545. for how Anlon has started dancing with me when a particular song is played

546. for Vipul speaking God's truth to me when I needed to hear it

547. that Anlon played so well around me as I cooked

548. for time with Lora and sweet little Jake

549. for the peaceful sound of white noise from the monitor

11/8

550. that Anlon has not woken up once the last 2 nights!

551. for the Shark mop my in-laws gave me that makes mopping so much easier

552. for Anlon's joy as he rolls objects on the window seat

11/9

553. for being back at B.S.F

554. that I really enjoy the women in my group

555. that Anlon slept from 1:30 pm-5:30 pm!!

11/10

556. for the adorable things my husband does that makes me smile

557. that Anlon still enjoys playing in his exersaucer while I give him his prevacid each morning

558. that after 15 1/2 months of not getting a full night's sleep, I finally am!! But Anlon is SO worth it.

11/11

559. for cool, perfect weather

560. for Smurfriday

11/12

561. for a relaxing morning with special friends

562. for family time

563. for a fun date night

564. for learning new things about my husband

11/13

565. for opportunities to give to others in need

566. that Anlon is doing so well with obeying

11/14

567. for my Mom

568. for motivation to go to my class tonight and feeling awesome afterwards

569. for Aunt Jane's generosity

11/15

570. for the smell of coffee

571. that Vipul and I share the desire for a simple life

572. for prayer with like-minded women

11/16

573. for how Anlon LOVES sharing Vipul's cereal

574. for laughter with Robyn and Norah Grace

575. for how encouraged Robyn always makes me feel

576. that Vipul enjoyed my new recipe

11/17

577. for the sound of rain

578. for time with Katie and beautiful Isabelle, a long awaited answer to prayer

579. that Vipul was so helpful tonight, especially after a hectic afternoon

580. for pushing through exhaustion to make it to the gym

581. that Publix Greenwise has made grocery shopping so much more enjoyable

582. for Vipul helping me to change my perspective

11/18

583. for Carolina's compassionate, encouraging spirit

584. for face time with Richie, Rosmira and their beautiful little Rachel

11/19

585. for how much Anlon enjoyed tossing his cup back and forth to my mom, Vipul and me

586. for the really neat magnetic book my mom brought for Anlon

587. for my little Cashew shouting with glee as my mom chased him around

588. for the way my mom stops to ask Anlon questions as she reads to him

589. for an enjoyable girls' night out with my mom

11/20

590. that Anlon wanted to read 5 books, multiple times, within minutes of waking up this morning

591. for how wonderful my mom is with Anlon and how much he loves her (and how he makes this funny face when he's "trying" to smile)

592. for how incredibly happy Anlon was on our afternoon walk

593. that Anlon explores his surroundings with focus and attention to detail, wanting to understand how things work

594. for every single quality of our beautiful baby boy

595. for feeling very fulfilled in my role as a wife and mother