IGTBH - Flaky Edition

OK - so I flaked for the last 8 days.  I know I can't really make that up, as the point is to pause to do this every day.  HOWEVER, I can try.  I did think about it on those days, but failed to actually follow through most of the time.  (I did write a few down in my notebook.)   To be fair, I've had less than ideal internet access, as well as marital drama (no worries, it's working out) during this time.

So, to make up for 8 days of not doing it, here are 40 things from the last 8 days that I'm thankful for, in no particular order:

1.  Thank you, Herbal tea, for being so calming and wonderful.
2.  Thank you, yin side of me, for showing up for awhile.
3.  Thank you, Several new friends on RAoa, including but not limited to DoodlesandSuch, adalab, and LeftMySoulAtHome, for making me feel loved.
4.  Thank you, dad for being my dad.  I know it's not always been easy.
5. Thank you John M. Gottman, PhD, for writing a book that might be saving my family.
6.  Thank you, husband, for working through this with me.
7.  Thank you, Jessie, for recrowning me as queen of awkward
8.  Thank you, self, for quitting that job you hate.
9.  Thank you, simplicity, just for being and encouraging me to just be.
10. Thank you, breath, for your lifegiving and centering effects.
11.  Thank you, lack of technology, for helping me re-see life more beautifully.
12.  Thank you, current era, for all the information available these days.
13.  Thank you, ideas, for being ever present in my brain.
14.  Thank you, Jason for doing our family portraits
15.  Thank you, weather, for being great for portraits
16.  Thank you, dad, for dinner after portraits
17.  Thank you, Baklava, for being
18.  Thank you, husband, for Our new deck.  It's stunning.
19.  Thank you, family, for our new walking tradition.
20.  Thank you, Nico, for spending time with your mommy who loves you so much.
21.  Thank you, Maggie, for spending time with your mommy who loves you so much
22.  Thank you, Santi, for spending time with your wife who loves you so much
23.  Thank you, open window, for allowing the cool breeze through.
24.  Thank you, flip flops, for the pleasant flip sound you make as I walk, and for the freedom you provide my tootsies.
25.  Thank you, self, for Finishing my required course on breastfeeding in preparation for the doula workshop next weekend
26.  Thank you, Start from Seed, for hosting THE DOULA WORKSHOP NEXT WEEKEND!!!!!!!
27.  Thank you, life, that I will be a freaking awesome doula
28.  Thank you, future person who will help me with this, for helping me to give a few tired single moms a much-needed break
29.  Thank you, books, for exposing how important family and community are
30.  Thank you, new tires, for working so well.
31.  Thank you, person selling your car, for selling just what we wanted for the price we wanted when we needed a car.
32.  Thank you, tuna salad and triscuits, for nourishing me and making me happy.
33.  Thank you, mom, for my mini greenhouse.  I CAN'T WAIT TO GROW ALL THE HERBS, FLOWERS, AND VEGGIES!
34.  Thank you, inlaws, for what positive things you have done while you are here.
35.  Thank you, Spanx, for making me look ok in a bathing suit.
36.  Thank you, RCCL, that Fabio's new job is going well.
37.  Thank you, 3 liters of water per day along with reasonable eating and exercise habits, for helping me lose 3 lbs.
38.  Thank you, family, for leaving leftovers from sunday lunch!
39.  Thank you, woman standing at the end of my interstate ramp with a sign that says "free gifts.  Jesus included."  for showing the good in people
40.  Thank you, sleep, for coming soon.

IGTBH Day 21 - June 9

1.  Thank you, workday, for having a definite end time.
2.  Thank you, husband, for taking a walk with me tonight.
3.  Thank you, father in law, for making a cold quinoa salad for dinner.
4.  Thank you, kids, for going to sleep rather quickly tonight.
5.  Thank you, bed, for existing so I can go sleep on you right now.

IGTBH Day 20 - June 8

1.  Thank you, Veronica, for letting me sit next to you in church.

2.  Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa, for letting Maggie and I stop by and visit.

3.  Thank you, sunshine, for being out.

4.  Thank you, Spanx, for making bathing suits!

5.  Thank you, Nurturing the Soul of Your Family, for being a good book.

and an extra because today was harder than usual,

6.  Thank you spinach pie and tzatziki sauce for being so damn good.

IGTBH Day 19 - June 7

Thank you, Jason, for taking our family pictures today!

Thank you, Botanical Gardens, for being so dang gorgeous!

Thank you, Dad, for dinner.

Thank you, bedtime, for borrowing our cranky kids. 

Thank you, Santi, for the backrub!

IGTBH Day 18 - June 6

Thank you, Angela, for your encouragement, strength, and support.

Thank you, workplace, for providing ice cream sundaes!

Thank you, adenovirus, for getting the hell away!

Thank you, brain, for recognizing something I need to do, even if you haven't found the right way to do it yet.

Thank you, RAoA, for a new friend!

IGTBH Day 17 - June 5

Thank you, Fabio, for updating me on how you're doing.

Thank you, kids, for needing me so much, even if it's because you are sick.

Thank you, once again, Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit, for being so delicious and easy.

Thank you, ibuprofen, for keeping the kids' fevers down.

Thank you, life, for making it clear what's important.

IGTBH Day 16 - June 4

1.  Thank you, Bacon Egg and Cheese Biscuit, for being so delicious.  You complete me.

2.  Thank you, work, for being so boring that you're easy to leave.

3.  Thank you, new back deck, for being the perfect reading spot.

4.  Thank you, scales, for reporting that I've lost 5 lbs.  I don't believe you, but thank you nonetheless.

5.  Thank you, Rusted Root, for the video to Send Me On My Way.   It's weird but I love it.

IGTBH Day 15 - June 3

Thank you, Hilarious Giant Ducky Float, for existing and giving me something to laugh at at 4:40pm today.
Thank you, kids, for being in amazing moods tonight and making me feel so grateful (see next item).
Thank you, God and the stars, for giving me these two amazing kids and this beautiful family.
Thank you, life, for being so imperfectly perfect.
Thank you, ideas, for your amazingness, especially as I start building my business.

IGTBH Day 14 - June 2

Thank you, mom, for taking the kids.
Thank you, Jessie, for making me feel good about myself.
Thank you, Jessie, for getting us out of the office for some yummy greek food!
Thank you, husband, for giving me the last piece of chocolate cake, soaked in rum........
Thank you, both kids, for snuggling with us, but then for kicking me out of bed, so I get to sleep by myself, which is equally beautiful.

IGTBH Day 13 - June 1

Thank you, people who came to see if it would work out for me to provide childcare to your son, for showing me that it's ok if not everything works out according to plan.

Thank you, scary change in circumstances, for showing me that I can cope with scary changes in circumstances.

Thank you, day, for being so gorgeous!

Thank you, neighbors, for being so freaking awesome that I want to freaking hug your necks.

Thank you, new friends, for being super awesome and making me excited to get to know you!

IGTBH Day 12 - May 31

Thank you, Claritin, for finally wearing off... around 11pmish
Thank you, Jessie, for hosting a kick ass cookout.
Thank you, strawberry rhubarb pie, for being.
Thank you, genius mind, for remembering how to get to Jessie's house.
Thank you, new friends, for being awesome.

IGTBH Day 11 - May 30

Thank you, Claritin, for letting me know that I cannot take you.  I'll know in the future.

Thank you, waffle fries, for being so crunchy and salty on the outside and soft on the inside.

Thank you, cousin, for giving me free lunch.

Thank you, Jessie, for driving me around when I was so loopy from taking Claritin.

Thank you, end of the workday, for always being there when I most need you.

IGTBH Day 10 - May 29

Thank you, clarity, for helping me feel so much love.

Thank you, fluorescent lights for draining my energy so I know how much I love the sunlight.

Thank you, yoga pants, for your yoga pantsy comfortable goodness.

Thank you, children, for celebrating simple things.

Thank you, chocolate cake, for just being you.

IGTBH Day 9 - May 28

Thank you, Farriors, for scheduling an early dinner so I have to leave work early.

Thank you, matriarchs of my past, for being strong and beautiful and useful.

Thank you, Goodwill, for having good stuff.

Thank you, Paramore, for getting your song stuck in my head. I rather like it.

Thank you, mind, for being open and not boxing me in.

IGTBH Day 8 - May 27

Thank you, three day weekend, for making me think today is Monday and that I still have four more work days this week when I only have three.

Thank you, those who served, for your service.

Thank you, "Mothering the New Mother" for inspiring me so awesomely

Thank you, kids, for being so amazing.

Thank you, weather, for being perfect.

IGTBH Day 7 - May 26

Thank you, life, that bad days are not completely 100% bad.
Thank you, rum, for soaking into leftover birthday cake so nicely.
Thank you, leftover sangria, for existing.
Thank you, Fabio, for being my soulmate.
Thank you, doula training, for being a ray of hope.

IGTBH Day 6 - May 25 - My birthday!

Thank you, God and Universe, for my life, and each day, which is a gift, pure gift.
Thank you, Mom, for baking my cake and for all you did to make today special.
Thank you to my family, for celebrating with me!
Thank you, Fabio, for the messages that made me feel so loved today.  Making you proud of me is so special to me.
Thank you, my church, for having a BP clinic, so that I can take blood pressure, sharpen those skills, and talk with an RN for an hour every other Sunday morning.

It's my birthday, so I have extra.

Thank you, /u/micha111, for my RAOA birthday gift!  I love that song.
Thank you, Sangria, for lasting all day :)
Thank you, audacity, that you allowed me to take a big step to change my life.
Thank you, Annie, for being my mommy buddy
Thank you, weather, for holding out.

IGTBH Day 5 - May 24

Thank you, Santi, for finishing the deck so we can have a party!
Thank you, Lilian and Hillary, for the fantabulous flowers.  I love them so much.
Thank you, Jessie, for helping me get ready for the party.
Thank you, in-laws, for all you did to help.
Thank you, everyone, for celebrating my life with me!

IGBTH Day 4 - May 23

Thank you, Mom, for taking the kids several nights a week.
Thank you, brain, for being such a dreamer.
Thank you, unnamed person, for being so attractive.
Thank you, same unnamed person, for being cocky enough to be somewhat unattractive if I think about it enough. This makes life easier.
Thank you, adrenaline, for flowing today and satisfying my jonesing for you.

IGTBH Day 3 - May 22

Thank you, McFly and Neighbor Frank, for having birthdays so I can make my body produce so much insulin today.

Thank you, Nico, for saying that you'd rather mommy stay home with you than for you to go to a new school.

Thank you, those who created the currently-used calendar, that tomorrow is Friday.

Thank you, fly, for crawling on the doll to make it even more creepy looking, thereby making me laugh harder.

thank you, giggidywarlock, for the aeropress because life will never be the same.