Thankful Thursday

1.  Getting to be Room Mom.  Yesterday I got a call from Mrs. Lindsy, Audrey's lead teacher, asking if I could bring a pizza in for lunch and help out with their "Letter P" party.  It was last minute, but without hesitating, I agreed.  I called David and told him Luke would be left unattended beginning at 11:30 in case he wanted to come home during his lunch and watch him.  I knew I wouldn't be much help with him in tow and there was NO WAY I was going to miss the opportunity to see Audrey in class and meet all her little friends that I've heard about for 6 weeks.  It was so fun!  She is as quiet as I thought she would be, but I can tell she really likes it.  Her teachers are wonderful with them, the kids are adorable (okay, most of them), and I can't wait to go back in!

2.  Girls' Nights Out.  I probably haven't gone out with a friend by myself in nearly 9 or 10 months, but last week I did a painting party with some of my Bible Study girls and tonight I went out to dinner with a sweet friend.  I'm not sure how the stars aligned for that to happen back-to-back weeks, but I'll take it!  It was much-needed and thoroughly enjoyed!

3.  Early Christmas shopping.  Oh yeah, I've started it.  If you've known me more than five minutes, this does not come as a surprise!  I always try to get a jump on it, but I figured that if we really are going to be moving near the week of Thanksgiving (the latest, latest, latest closing date is around 11/19), I'd better have most of it done by then since I'll be a bit preoccupied after!

4.  Luke's jibber-jabbering.  He's gotten quite talkative lately and one of his favorites is "Ma-ma".  Of course he doesn't know what it means yet, but it is music to my ears.  

5.  Being sore.  Okay, I don't particularly like being sore.  But I am thankful that I have the physical ability to work out.  I did so this week with weights for the first time in...well, let's not worry about that.  The point is I did it.  And boy did it hurt the next day (and the day after that, too).  But a good hurt.  A "I-see-my-smallest-jeans-finally-within-reach" kinda hurt.  

We're pumpkin patchin' it this weekend and are so excited!  Love this time of year and love spending it doing fun things with my family!