Day 7-Facebook

Today I am thankful for Facebook today. Not only have a re-connected with a childhood friend, my best friend from high school has just reached out to me. I haven't seen either of these girls in over 15 years. This is cool!

Day 6-2 degrees

I am thankful for 2 degrees. This was the difference between rain and sleet for an afternoon drive home. Had those 2 degrees not been there, I would have been stuck in traffic, for sure, losing time with my son. We got home at the usual time, had a nice dinner together, ice cream for dessert and then danced to "I like to move it" from Madagascar 2.

Day 5-Good Health

After hearing the details of John Travolta's son's death, I am thankful for my son's good health. Every day it seems you hear about a child who was perfectly healthy and then, bam. Cancer, disease, serious illness, freak accident. I just don't know how the parents keep it together. After my son was born, whenever we were apart, I felt like I was missing something....like an arm. I couldn't imagine not having him with me. I gave him so many kisses last night that he was pushing me away saying "that's enough". But it's never enough. I never knew this bond would be so tight. I pray for his good health every night. I hope that's enough.

Day 4-Brian Westbrook

I am thankful for Brian Westbrook's amazing abilities to read plays, make things happen and lead the Philadelphia Eagles to victory. GO EAGLES!!

Day 3-Gymboree

Today I went to my first Gymboree class with my son. Since it is winter, he is tired of being stuck in the house, and I am running out of things to do with him. Gymboree seemed like a good fit. We arrive and at first I am worried that he will be too shy, but he jumps right in. The class is structured very well, so that he can do things independently, but still join in the group activities. And, we had a lot of fun together. We were silly together, we laughed together, and we were tired when it was over. It was really good Mommy & me time, and it was worth it....

Day 2-Friends

Although I don't have a formal resolution, I really want to stay in touch and spend more time with my friends in 2009. I have really, really awesome friends. The kind that will do just about anything for you. The kind that wanted to hear every nitty, gritty detail of your labor and delivery. The kind that told you that you looked bad in a business suit. These are true friends. I had the pleasure to spend time with two such friends last night. We reminisced and discussed the coming year. We talked about going to the beach, camping, circus school (yes, I said circus school), pot luck dinners, girls' night out, game night in. I really hope we keep all these plans...I will certainly do my best to make the happen!

Day 1

It's a new year. And while I haven't normally been one to commit to a New Year's Resolution, this year I thought I would try something slightly different (and certainly attainable). With all that is going on in our country and our world, I really feel that I have so much to be thankful for. I have a great job. Secure, rewarding and challenging. My husband is secure in his job. We have a beautiful, healthy toddler son. Our home is comfortable and attractive. We enjoy vacations, eating out and planning for the future. I understand that many are not as lucky as us. I'd like to take the opportunity daily to document something I am thankful for. Some days it will be silly, other days more serious, but I hope that the process will be a reminder that no matter how bad or difficult my day seems, there is good in my life and I should not forget that. Here it goes.

Today I am thankful that my parents are healthy and have enjoyed spending time with my son. I realize that at their age, many adults have illnesses that would keep them from getting down on the floor and playing trains or cars.