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.

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!!!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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. :)

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.

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.

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.

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. :)

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.

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!