Thankful Thursday

1.  A ridiculously busy social calendar lately.  It made up for last week's snow captivity!  This week there were play dates, a ladies' night out dinner, a brunch, and a double date.  Coming up this weekend we have a big date night, dinner with family, and lunch with friends.  WHEW!  We weren't that social before AJ, so this is way out of the ordinary for us.  We'll take it when we can get it and have so enjoyed the time with friends!

2.  Grandparents that make a ridiculously busy social calendar possible.  Not only is it the best childcare we can get for Audrey, but they come super cheap. ;)

3.  My little shopping buddy.  Audrey and I took a trip to the mall today to hit their winter clearance racks.  (Don't worry, we went armed with a budget and coupons.  Check out imperfectperfectionist.com soon for some tips on stocking up for next season!)  She was so well behaved and only had one miniature melt-down that was quickly remedied with a nutri-grain bar and a book.  I have always enjoyed spending time with her, of course, but as she's getting older and becoming easier to take out and engage, I am really having a blast.  Who cares if the Gap lady looked at us funny for dancing around and waving to our shadows?!  Then there was the sunglass try-on marathon.  We checked ourselves out, laughed, and called each other "siwwy" (silly).  The most hilarious moment was in one store when she ran up to the rack and said, "Oh!  Cute outfit!"  She had the whole place cracking up.

4.  David's presentation today at Georgia Tech going so well.  As part of their career fair, they offered "Tech Talks" for students and professors.  He spoke to a group about bringing satellite imagery to Earth for over an hour.  That takes some major knowledge and skill.  My brain hurts just hearing the title, but I'm super proud of him and thankful for such a smart hubby.  I know he did a great job!

5.  The song "MoneyGrabber" by the Fitz & The Tantrums.  I heard it on the radio a few days ago and liked it immediately.  It's nothing special lyrically, but the style, elements, and arrangement are fresh and unique.  It's circa-1960s style and I love the retro sound. (I must forewarn you that there is a psuedo-foul word in one of the lines.)  I've only listened to one other song by them, so I'm not comfortable endorsing them as a band yet, but you've got to hear this particular song: