Day #61

Today I am thankful for my friend Mary.  She watched my sweet boy so I could go on a New Years date.  I had fun.  He didn’t do too wonderfully when it came to sleeping: he missed Momma.  But I’m also thankful that he slept in his own bed when we got home.

Day #60

I am so thankful to be able to get my son back today.  He missed me sooo much.  It was a long time on the planes to get home.  I am so glad to be home.  My son would not let me put him in his bed to sleep (though we got home at 10pm).  So for the first time, I let him sleep in bed with me.  He was afraid I was going to leave him.  Our cat, Jasper, was super excited to have us back too.  He followed us everywhere, cried for about an hour, and then he fell asleep with us in bed. I love my boys!!

Day #59

Today I am thankful for air plane electrical technicians. I spend two hours on a plane tonight before actually taking off.  It was not fun, but I’m so glad someone knew how to fix the issues. I’ll tell you what: 6 hours on a plane is not fun.  haha

Day #58

Today I am thankful for being able to visit with a friend from college. I wasn't able to spend more than a lunch with her, but it was great!

Day #57

Today I'm thankful for my ridiculous need to take pictures and videos of my son.  I love watching the sweet videos of him growing up. I wish I had more of them haha They really do grow so fast.  Babes change into little kids and little kids into big kids so fast.  At least mine is still a little boy.

Day #56

Today I am thankful for the kindness of strangers.  It is nice to be surprised by the love and kindness of those you don't know.

Day #55

It's CHRISTMAS!!! Today I am thankful for the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. Because of him, I am here.  Because of him I can be forgiven of my sins so that I can be the best person I can and return to my Heavenly Father one day. So thankful for Jesus and today is the best day to remember that. :)

Day #54

Today, I am thankful for quality time I get to spend with my mom.  We had Christmas Eve dinner at the Olive Garden. Yum.

Day #53

I am thankful for surprises.  True not all are good... and some good ones are done for other selfish reasons (like to look good for new people), but I am thankful that today I was surprised with being able to talk to my little boy, eventhough I called yesterday.  Also thankful that his father would be nice, even for a second.

Day #52

Today, I am thankful for being able to talk to my son on the phone.  He was sooooooo sweet today.  He even said "bye, Momma" and "I love you, Momma" for the first time on the phone.  In fact, he doesn't say "I love you" a lot.  He likes to hear it, but doesn't tell it to me often, that little sneak.  Mostly he points to his eye, then his chest, then me.  But it is so much better when he said it out loud. My sweet boy.

Day #51

Today, I am thankful for my sister in law, Lesli.  She has been taking pictures of my son for me while I don't have him. It's nice to know that he is having fun.  I love seeing his happy, smiling face. She's the sweetest ever. :)

Day #50

Today I'm thankful for being able to sleep in.  Yes, I miss my baby boy, as he's with his dad, but it's nice to wake up when my body wants to and not to "MOMMAAAAAA.

Day #49

Today I'm thankful othe people's blogs!!! Today I made it my project to make these awesome little dinosaur hoodies for my son and the young nephews.

I followed this blog to put the hoodie together http://zitzmanfam.blogspot.com/2011/12/project-handmade-christmas-presents.html. And this blog with how to do the screen printing http://www.dana-made-it.com/2008/08/tutorial-freezer-paper-stencil-makenna.html. :)

First I did the spikes.

Then I made, cut and iron on a stencil for the Dino.  Painted three layers on it.

Carefully pulled the stencil off when it was dry.  Ironed on top of it (with a sheet in between). And it's FINISHED!!!

I feel so cool! I did it and it looks like something you'd buy from the store! I'm so pumped to make more clothing for my son.  It is my goal before Summer to make him some awesome Summer pants, shorts and shirts!! Yay!! And all this from these people who took the time to blog it for us less imaginative. So thankful for them.

Day #48

Today, I am thankful for being able to help others understand the Gospel.  I know I don't know everything, far from it. But It is nice to share what knowledge I do have with those that are a  little confused. :)  Also, I'm thankful for linger longers (potlucks) at Church!! Best food ever!! And that results in the best nap ever too. :)

Day #47

Today, I am thankful that I can be a part in acts of kindness. My mom and her friend decided to make plates of Christmas goodies for their visit teaching families! And I got to go with them to drop them off.  It was fun. :)

Day #46

Today I am thankful for my mom.  She picked me up from the airport. WOO!! I am done flying for a few weeks. That is a relief.

Day #45

Today, I am thankful for... well many things. 1. I am thankful for the handy product called gogobabiez (or something :)) It is a little platform you put your baby's carseat on and can use it as a stroller. It was fantastic in the airport today. I love it... though it took me a little while to figure out how to strap the carseat ON it.

2. I am thankful for my ability to hear.  I have been watching this series called "Switched at Birth."  One of the girls is deaf.  It seems to be difficult not having your hearing.  I don't think it is a "handicap," it's just different.  I want to learn to sign now. :)  I'm wanting to learn more about the deaf community.  This show is pretty cool.

Day #44

Today I am thankful for my first day of Christmas leave.  I did have to go into work for about an hour... BUT that is the Army for you. :)  I got some errands done, mailed 5 packages (4 being presents and 1 a tutu order ), cleaned, did dishes and packed for my Christmas trip.  It was nice not having to stay at work and getting things done that I needed to get done. :)

Day #43

Today I am thankful that it was not raining when the little man and I got home.  He got to "ride" his very first tricycle.  He only used the peddles a few times and mostly walked it. LOL He had a blast! Best $35 ever spent for Christmas. :) Yes we did Christmas early because of traveling, etc.

Day #42

Today I am thankful for people putting me in my place, NICELY... I think we all get a little carried away and it is nice to have someone remind you to come back to reality.  It is especially appreciated when that person does it nicely, discreetly and with tact.

Day #41

I am thankful for my son being able to go to the nursery at Church.  That way I can go to class and be uplifted by the Spirit. :)

Day #40

Today I am thankful for the birth of a man very near to my heart.  He was born 31 years from this day and I am thankful for him being alive. :) Happy Birthday, dear!

Day #39

Tonight was the Ward's Christmas party! It was super loud because of the amount of kids running a mock.  However, I am so thankful for being able to see my son being a happy kid.  He had so much fun chasing his best little buddies. I love his smiles and laughs. :) He had a blast.

Day #38

I'm thankful for recipes online.  I LOVE finding new yummy things to make.  The internet makes this so easy.  I love finding recipes on pinterest and also on allrecipes.com. :) Today I made oreo cheesecake cupcakes and nestle's chocolate chip cookies.

Day #37

I am thankful for gingerbread cookies.  They are one of those things that makes the holidays that much better.  I made some cookies tonight and the house smelled wonderful.  Simple comforts really make life good.

Day #36

Today I am especially thankful for my coworkers.  One has so graciously agreed to watch my son while I'm on an all night duty.  Another gave me a blanket b/c it is about 50 degrees in the office.  And another got me caffeine so I can stay awake like I should.  I love them. :)

Day #35

Today I am thankful for socks. Usually, I do not like socks unless I have shoes on.  However, it has been chilly for the last few days and I am loving socks. :)

Day #34

Today I am thankful for Christmas music! It helps you get into the spirit of the season, of helping others.  I love music anyways and Christmas music is even better. 

Day #33

I am thankful for Christmas traditions. It has always been a tradition in my family to get ornaments every year.  I love that my mom did this for us and that I have mine.  It's not too common, now a days, to have the brass ornaments that you can engrave your name in... but I find some kind of ornament for my son every Christmas.

Today my son and I made ornaments with his handprint on them.  One for our tree, one for Grammy and one for Grandma. 

The recipe I used was

2 cups flour
1/2 cup of salt
3/4 cup water

 Mixed it up for about 10 minutes and cut it into a circle big enough for his hand. Then stamped his hand in it.  We then made a hole for the ribbon and pricked it with a toothpick (my first two I didn't do this and it bubbled up like pizza dough :( ).  It went in the oven at 300 * degrees for 25-30 minutes. Now if only I had red or green paint...

Day #32

I am thankful for girl time.  Tonight, I went to a friend's house and made laundry detergent and just girl talked. It was much needed.

Day #31

I'm thankful for friends that are willing to go out of their way for you when you really need them.  I had a small crisis today and I am so thankful for the friends that volunteer to go above and beyond when you are in a serious bind. :)