Saturday, January 29, 2011

life is beautiful

I've totally been counting my blessings lately - a good exercise - and I have waaay too many. If another complaint escapes my lips, you have permission to give me a stern talking to.
For the month of January, I've been working a few more dayshifts than usual because Carolyn, our adorable Filipino daytimer, has been studying to take her Canadian dental exam. So Colin and I have been getting a bit of quality time together at work. And we really enjoy working together. Aside from a few winks from behind the dough rack, it's mostly because we just get to chat about daily issues as we work, or come up with funny but potentially effective Gospel messages. I know most wives don't get to share that part of their husband's day, so I really count that as a blessing.
The other day Laurie was "hobbling" around with an empty wrapping paper roll, using it as a cane. She says, "I don't know how old people WALK with these things!"
There's a young guy we were working with in December whose wife is expecting their first baby in March. His priorities (from his lips) are, in this order: kid, car, wife. It made me doubly thankful for my cute, little blue Kia. - it's zippy, but couldn't possibly be considered ahead of me in a priority list :)
Last night, I gave the girls an evening nap (although Laurie's the only one who slept) so we could all go to the airport to meet Nana and Neechie. We are so excited to have Nana a part of our daily lives! I can't wait to hear all her Irish childhood stories. Anyway, her flight was a bit delayed, so while we waited we had a bit of an airport party with the rest of the family. There's just something about a midnight party that is extremely exciting when you're a kid (or a kid at heart). I love the little things that are really big things!
The girls and I headed out for a little fresh air this afternoon before I grab a quick nap (before going to work). We walked down to the duck pond and found it was frozen and people were skating on it. We took a few slides on our boots before turning for home and we plan to take the skates there tomorrow afternoon.

2 comments:

janelle said...

I LOVE THAT YOU ARE BLOGGING AGAIN! and yes, that requires caps, because i love it so much.
thank you for sharing you with me :). xox

Anonymous said...

HUGS!!!