Gratitude Challege day seven

Another beautiful fall day today!! I have absolutely tons to be thankful for and believe me I am but today I want to take the time to be thankful for my Granny. She is my only living grandparent that I have left. I don't spend nearly as much time with her as I need to. It is so hard, she is also 2 hours away. When we go home for a visit, the weekend is normally jammed packed with things to do. Most of the time, she will come to my parents to see us but I should really make the effort to go see her more and take her out to do something fun. She is getting to where she can't get around good anymore and that in itself should make me want to get her out some before it is not possible any longer. She is such a beautiful woman and she has raised 4 beautiful daughters and one son, Wow!! I hope one day I can let her read this post. I hope that she knows that although I am not there as much as I would like to be, I love her very, very much. I think she is a truly special and wonderful Granny. I hope to have her a part of our lives for many, many more years. I am thankful for her love she has shown me over the years. I love you Granny today, tomorrow and always.

Atlanta friends introducing......

http://www.meetup.com/The-Learning-Groove-at-Atlanta-Kick/

I've been doing some research on playgroups here in Atlanta. I am really interested in meeting local Mommy's, making new friends and meeting new friends for miss Zoe along the way. I came across this fun class that is going to be offered soon. It looks like so much fun and unfortunately I work so I can't enroll Zoe in the classes right now. No worries, I have emailed the director requesting an evening class or weekend class. I just thought I would share the information with my fellow Atlanta bloggers in case any of you might be interested.

Oops missed Gratitude post day 5 so today will be day 5 and 6 together

Sorry gang, Sunday was filled with trips to Church, Piedmont Park and Taco Mac for early dinner and football so I missed day 5 of my gratitude challenge. I am going to be posting day 5 and day 6 in one post.

Day 5
I am blessed to have a big sister in my life that I love with all my heart. She is an amazing person with an amazing outlook on life. Her life however hasn't been the easiest, she has overcame all adversity and is living proof that God does answer our prayers. My sweet sister I know will always be there. Sometimes we butt heads (a lot of times) but I know it's just because we both have very strong feelings about certain things and we aren't always going to agree. My family is a very loving family and we say I love you ALL THE TIME! I am blessed beyond means to have such a loving and strong family and I am glad that that love will be carried over to Zoe. So today Kee Kee (Big Sis) I am so grateful to have you in my life to get into trouble with, laugh with, cry with, ARGUE with but most importantly love. Thanks for always just being you and never change.

Day 6

I have one Nephew and 2 Nieces that I am so thankful to have in my life. Justin who is 18 almost 19 and isn't as wonderful right now (he thinks he knows everything) and doesn't spend much time with family right now (he is all about himself...typical teenager) but we still love him dearly and I am very proud of the man he is becoming, Jessica who is 12 going on 18. I call Jessica my mini me, I swear she is me when I was that age, from the way she talks, acts, etc....just like me, then there is Madalyn (Maddy), we like to call her Mama Maddy, she adores Zoe and won't allow anyone to touch Zoe when she is around. She feeds Zoe, changes her diapers, puts her down for naps, carries her around all the time, she just truly loves Zoe. Maddy is 10 and definitely my baby sitter one of these days. All three kiddos are unique in their own way and I am so very proud of each and every one of them. I miss them so much, they live 2 hours away but I hope all of them know how special they are to me and how thankful I am that I get to watch them grow up.

Gratitude Challenge Day Four

What am I grateful for on day four, well my parents would be next in line to be thankful for. My parents have been married for 40 years, they continue to set the bar high for the rest of us. They have been a constant in my life. They are both filled with love and they have instilled that same gesture in me. They've always been there for me no matter what and trust me, there have been times when they should have turned their backs on me and I wouldn't have blamed them but they never did. They just reminded me what was the most important thing and that is Family. They have taught me to be the person I am today. I am forever grateful for their love, support, hugs, tenderness, guidance and patience throughout the years. Mom and Dad, I love you always. Thank you for being the wonderful parents that you are and nothing less.

Gratitude Challenge Day Three

My hubby, what more can I say? I am forever grateful and in love with this man. I would be completely lost without him. He makes me laugh, he's there to let me cry on his shoulder, he knows my darkest secrets, he gives heartfelt hugs, passionate kisses (I won't go any further with that haha), he is a wonderful father and a best friend all wrapped into one person. He is an optimistic person and tries to help me see the good in things always. I am a complete person with him by my side. I thank God every day for placing him "along the broken road" for me to find. He is a blessing in my life and I will forever be in love with this man. Today and always Bryan, you are my hero and I love you so very, very much!!

Am I being silly

For weeks now my husband has been trying to convince me that it is time for Zoe to be put to bed with a blanket. Zoe is 13 months old and still sleeps in a large sack. This sack is plenty big enough for her so don't think she doesn't sleep comfortably. Part of my reasoning for not switching her is that I worry she will be cold during the night since she does not know how to use a blanket. Also, I am still terrified of SIDS, even at 13 almost 14 months. What do you Mommy's do when you put your babies to sleep at night? Do you think it is time I made the switch so that hopefully by winter time she will know how to properly use a blanket? I keep telling my hubby baby steps. First we got rid of the bottles, then the switch to whole milk, then the way we put her to bed at night changed, I just now feel safe enough to let her sleep with a doll, I guess this is the next step huh? Am I being silly?

Gratitude Challenge Day Two

Today, I have to say I am utterly in love with Zoe and blessed to have her in my life. Her smile is contagious, her laugh is heart warming and I just love watching her explore and learn new things. She is growing up so fast and I can already tell what a personality she's got. I love it. She is hands down the best thing I have ever been a part of in my life. I love her more than I ever thought humanly possible. I am holding onto each day, each memory and never letting go. So Zoe G. today and always, I am grateful to have you in my life.