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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Day #122

I know I mention medicine here and there, but today I am thankful for nerve medicine.  I have cubital tunnel syndrome in both of my elbows.  It's is just like carpel tunnel except the location is not the wrist.  I basically have a constant pain in my lower arms from the inner elbow down to the last two fingers.  This physical training I'm doing is not helping at all.  What a relief when I took this nerve medicine!! It stopped hurting and I was able to keep going in my training.

Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Day #121

I finally got my new removable bottom retainer today from the dentist.  I know it is so silly to be thankful for that but here is why.  I use to have a permanent retainer cemented to the back of my bottom teeth.  I could not floss or clean behind there.  It was making my teeth become unhealthy, even though they were straight.  This new retainer will keep my teeth straight and I can take it out to make sure my teeth are nice and clean.  And since I had the molds done to make the retainer and now getting it... OUCH my teeth have moved and now they hurt from the retainer moving them back.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Day #120

I'm so thankful to see progress in my working out.  I had to take the Army Physical Fitness Test this morning.  On my last test I got a 147.  I just wasn't in good shape (by my standards of course).  Today's test showed that I increased my score by 20 points!!! It wasn't as high as I wanted but I feel good that it is higher than last time. YAY!!!

Monday, February 27, 2012

Day #119

I am starting Modern Army Combatives Level One today. It is a voluntary class for me in the Army.  I'm tired already. haha But so far we are going over the things that we already learned in basic training.  By the end I should be able to take people down and hold my own in a fight (until back up comes haha). I think it is fun.  I'm not the strongest or biggest person, but this is good to help me be better. We even have two Air Force guys in the class.  I'm thankful for the opportunity I have to take this class and challenge myself

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Day #113

So, I have been wanting to add some muscle.  I started doing some easy but effective leg workouts.  Mostly I do squats, side kicks and calf raises.  Instead of getting tired all in one shot, I do these exercises during breaks at work. The more I workout, the more my body seems to crave it.

Monday, February 20, 2012

Day #112

Oh, how horrible my life would be without allergy medicine! Texas is full of crazy pollens and allergens that hate me. LOL I am so thankful for whoever decided to make medicines and that I can have something to help me and the little man every day.

Sunday, February 19, 2012

Day #111

I am so thankful for online college classes.  Like I mentioned earlier I take my classes online since I'm so busy with work and being a momma.  I am glad that this is available to me or I probably would not ever earn my degree.  I only have 6 more classes after this session.  That feels so good to be able to say.

Saturday, February 18, 2012

Day #110

OMG!!! I love that I was able to find someone to let me borrow their carpet cleaner.  I miss seeing CLEAN carpet... thanks little boy for that one. ;) The old apartment is now clean.

Friday, February 17, 2012

Day #109

Today, I am thankful for and impressed by the women in my Church!! I had one volunteer to watch my little guy, two other come over to help me pack and move the rest of my stuff and help waipe things down.  I know there were at least two others that helped to orchestrate it.  I'm so thankful for them.

Thursday, February 16, 2012

Day #108

Internet and cable are now set up in the new apartment!! Yay!! I love that I can stay connected.  I take online classes since I'm a full time soldier and single momma.  I make sure to update my Facebook often to keep my family and long distanct friends current on me and the little man.  I'm so thankful for the internet.

Tuesday, February 14, 2012

Day #106

Today I am super thankful for my visiting teacher Jessica  and my home teacher Bro Mayo.  Jessica helped me secure helping hands in moving and cleaning my apartment.  She even watched my son until about 10 pm. Bro Mayo not only said he would help me move but actually did.  These two people are seriously amazing. :)

Monday, February 6, 2012

Day #98

Hooray! My next wave of college classes start today! I'm thankful for the opportunity to take college classes and even better that the Army pays for it since I'm active duty. Hooray for that.

Sunday, February 5, 2012

Day #97

 Today I am thankful for long naps (by my son). I got to just relax and watch mindless tv and crochet this baby blanket that I am working on. I also did a load of cloth diapers in the washer and dryer and straightened up the apartment.

Saturday, February 4, 2012

Day #96

Today I am thankful or the rain we got last night. I was starting to have a grumpy night last night. I opened the windows in my living room and let the cool air in and then I heard rain. It started to thunder and lightning a little. It was so calming. I really enjoyed it. It continued until the early morning.

Friday, February 3, 2012

Day #95

 I found the cutest flower arrangement for my sister. Today is her birthday! I got her a cute little cupcake flower arrangement with cherries on top. So today, I am thankful for flower shops and their creativity. They make life happier and easier. :)

Thursday, February 2, 2012

Day #94

Today was the perfect Spring weather (I know it's January but it is Texas). It was great until it started to sprinkle.

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

Day #93

Today I am thankful for the Marine Corps and their amazing ability to throw the perfect burger burn!! The food is always great and ready just on time for lunch. Best $5 I could ever spend. Yum!

Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Day #92

 I'm so glad that my bank processes my pay check early. I didn't manage my account well in January (and had to pay off some credit card stuff)... I am happy to get this money early so I can pay things off that I wasn't excepting. I also got my uniform allowance (that went to socks, stockings and pumps). That allowance was a little more than it usually is so that was awesome. Yay!!! I'm glad to put my $$ back into savings and cleared my credit card balance.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Day #91

 Today's lesson in Relief Society (at Church) was on Temples. I think we all take for granted that we live next to one and just let it slide. There are people all over the world that wait for a long time to make a long distance trip to a temple. I haven't been to a session in the temple since I was about 8 weeks pregnant with my son... he's 2 years old now. I should really get on that.

Sunday, January 29, 2012

Day #90

All yesterday, my mom and sister talked about making banana chocolate chip waffles and pancakes. I looked at my bananas (that were starting to turn really brown) and realized I should follow that trend. I made muffins and they were delicious!!! I made so many that I could bring them in to work.

Saturday, January 28, 2012

Day #89

I took my darling boy with a group of coworkers (and their children). He liked it so much that I bought a membership for the next year to the museum. I can't wait to take him back to it. :)

Friday, January 27, 2012

Day #88

Today, I am thankful for being able to go out and dance with friends.  I made sure the babe was asleep and with a sitter and I went out and had a great time. We went two steppin but I'd love to try to salsa or something one day.

Thursday, January 26, 2012

Day #87

Today I am thankful for my fellow men and women at arms.  I LOVE LOVE LOVE the song "American Soldier" by Toby Keith. I hear it on the radio today.  It always makes me cry b/c it is so true.  THank you for what you do.

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Day #86

Today I am thankful for fortune cookies.  They are so fun. Today I got one that says "Your confidence will lead to your success."  I hope it does. :)

Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Day #85

I am so thankful for play dates.  They make the babes tired and gives us mommas some time to have girl talk. :)  I'm glad that the boy had so much fun and I was happy to have a yummy dinner a friend made and then BROWNIES!!! Always a good time with the Millers.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Day #84

I'm so thankful for allergy medicine.  The boy and I are now on allergy medicine.  I hope we get to feeling better SOON!! I wouldn't survive without this stuff.

Sunday, January 22, 2012

Day #83

I am thankful for being able to have different perspectives in tough times.  Namely, my dear one is in training right now and I love that I have already been there and done that. I love that I can offer some great advice and overall just a different view for him.  I love when my friends are able to offer it to me too. :)

Saturday, January 21, 2012

Day #82

Oh man!! I had the best lunch today with two girls from work (and the boy of course). We went to a great Indian resturaunt called Simi's. Oh yum! They had the buffet and I had a wonderful yogurt lamb curry called Rogan Josh. It was DELICIOUS!!! So thankful for Rogan Josh.

Friday, January 20, 2012

Day #81

MMMMMM Red Velvet Cupcakes!!! That's right, I made red velvet cupcakes with a thick cream cheese frosting. I brought them into work today and OF COURSE they were a big hit. I also made a cake (same kind) as a farewell to a great SSG. :)

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Day #80

Today I am so thankful for this new motivation I have found.  I have been working out differently.  I have this silly problem of wanting to gain healthy weight.  I know, strange right? Well from this new workouts, I have just generally felt better and have a lot more motivation to get more things done.  I have been in super clean mode. Seeing that everything is cleaner, also makes me feel good. Overall, this is great! :)

Wednesday, January 18, 2012

Day #79

Today is my Army birthday!!!!! Happy 5 years!! I am so thankful for this job.  It has helped me to learn and grow as a person.  I have met so many people that have significantly impacted my life and helped me be a better person.  It has also taught me many great technical and people skills I know I would never have learned other wise.

Tuesday, January 17, 2012

Day #78

I am thankful for information.  More importantly I am thankful for the knowledge I have of rules.  If we don't learn them, then we can't follow them.  I love being on the correct side of the rulebook.

Monday, January 16, 2012

Day #77

I am thankful for our immune systems.  I am amazed at how the body heals itself over time.  We are both feeling a little better today, from our allergies.

Sunday, January 15, 2012

Day #76

Today the boy and I aren't feeling so good.  We have super bad allergies.  I decided we should stay home from Church because of it.  We have had pancakes and played all morning. I am thankful for the opportunity I have to see him grow up.  I know others in the family have, for whatever reason, decided NOT to be there and that is there loss. He is amazing.

Saturday, January 14, 2012

Day #75

Today I am thankful for family activities.  The boy and I (with some of my Army friends) went to the Zoo today.  He loved all the animals!!! We ate a yummy brisket sandwich as a snack before we had sushi!! Later, after the boy's nap, we went and saw Beauty and the Beast (my favorite Disney princess movie). :) He sat through the entire movie. When he got scared he held my hand and kept watching. So sweet. I love this little guy.

Friday, January 13, 2012

Day #74

Today is PANCAKE DAY!!! I don't know why, but I felt like making pancakes at work today.  I am thankful for comfort foods, like pancakes, that make you feel happy. This was a great boost to the moral of all that I work with.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Day #73

Today I am thankful for miracles and the power of prayer.  My Church friend got hurt while pregnant and I'm certain that prayer has helped both her and this sweet baby boy.  She seems to be doing fine and hopefully will be out of the hospital soon.

Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Day #72

I am thankful for the great friends I have met while in the military.  They continue to help me all the time; especially those that have connections. :)

Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Day #71

Today was kind of a bad day for me. Someone got into my car and tossed the whole thing. The only thing good I can be thankful for is that my upstairs nieghbor came and told me about it. That was nice.

Monday, January 9, 2012

Day #70

Today, I am thankful for having the time to be prepared.  I have everything ready to throw dinner in the crockpot tomorrow morning.  I had a spare moment to write out my tithing (ok so I'm a few months behind, but at least I have it all figured out).  I even finished a letter to send in the mail tomorrow and made a list of things I needed to order. See? being prepared rocks. The only bad thing about that is that you have to have some TIME to sit down and figure out what needs to be done and then more time to get it done. haha

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Day #69

Oh SMILE! I'm so thankful for those phone calls that can just make you feel a thousand times better. I really needed this surprise call. :) Someone certainly spoils me in a good way, and who doesn't want or need that? :) Still smiling.

Saturday, January 7, 2012

Day #68

I am soooo thankful for MUSIC! Tonight is the Eli Young Band concert. <3 <3 <3 I'm thankful for good clean music.  It really makes you feel good.

Friday, January 6, 2012

Day #67

Tonight I am a bit sad.  I'm not sure why exactly, I just am. One thing I am thankful for is the free (baby just went to bed) time that I have to just relax and enjoy a good movie or in this case The Vampire Diaries. :) Take me away Mr. Salvatore.

Thursday, January 5, 2012

Day #66

I hadn't noticed until now, since I am now a mother, how important a child's first books truly are.  My son LOVES books and I'm so happy for it.  I just ordered him some of the "my first" books.  The ones I ordered with the my first Book of Mormon stories and the second one of that. haha I'm so excited about these.  He loves his bible one (especially of Noah, David and Goliath and Daniel in the lions' den).  I can't wait to share these books with him.

Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Day #65

I am so thankful for the atonement that my Savior has provided for me.

Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Day #64

I am so thankful for learning.  I see my son learn more everyday.  I tell him things all the time.  I guess I don't really know that he's learned it or remembered it until I hear him say something when I haven't asked... this is what he said today in the car... randomly.

"Momma no have penis. Daddy has penis... {I} has penis toooo." Well at least he has learned the propper words for his anatomy. *Giggle*

I didn't want to post his name So I put the "I" in there. He really said his name instead.

Monday, January 2, 2012

Day #63

Back to work today!! One good thing is that my foot seems to have healed from running my half marathon (back in November).  I was able to put my boots on and not really have pain. :) YAY!

Sunday, January 1, 2012

Day #62

Today I am thankful for being able to spend today as a down day with my son.  We just spent time together. We watched some Nick Jr, Listened to music and played with toys, and my favorite was food and naptime. :)