September 11 and 12

I am grateful today for your overlooking the fact that I kind of missed my post yesterday.

[sheepish grim]

oops.

Yesterday, of course, I was reminded all day to be grateful that none of my friends or loved ones were touched in any way by the events of September 11, 2001. To be grateful that there have been no repeats of that fateful day. To be grateful for the freedoms and abundance and comfort we have here in this country that is a pretty amazing place to live, even with the political quagmire that currently infests our capitol.

Last night, and again at dinner time tonight, I was grateful for Dinner Swap.  Not a moment too soon!  I love Dinner Swap.  The ready made meals are an important part of that love, but so is the  evening of chatting with my momma friends, finding our way down this road of parenthood and leaning on each other the whole time.  I am grateful for the amazing people in my life.  And I am grateful they are all good cooks!

Tonight-- well, tonight I am grateful that the house is quiet and the dishes are done and I am 5 minutes of blogging away from getting into bed.

I am grateful for a great workout in spinning class this morning. And for the chance for a quiet shower in the pretty locker rooms, with no toddlers barging in on me.  Practically a "spa" experience, and it almost makes 5am worthwhile.

I am grateful for the sunny weather and the chance to get out in it for a few minutes during our fire dril today.  I am grateful for how much my kids love their bath.  I am grateful for the love of these children for the way Jack's eyes lit up when I said I'd be able to take him to pre-K tomorow.

I am grateful to the stars which have aligned to put my dentist's appointment in the exact day and time to allow me to go to my son's first day of school any only take a half day off work.

I am grateful for all the ways the stars have aligned in my life.  Even when I am tired.