100 Happy Days - anyone tried it?
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Serendipity!
This morning I knew I needed to stop at the wholesale club & was dragging my feet but finally listened to my inner voice saying, JUSTDOITDOITDOIT.JUSTDOITDOITDOIT, so I stopped.
I flew through, grabbing the half dozen items I needed & then at the checkouts I noticed a pallet of Lipton Sweetened Iced Tea K-cups for the Keurig machines, 54/pack for..... $0.51. Huh? Is this RIGHT? Yes, they assure me, we're getting rid of them, need the shelf space, good til mid-2015. I drink gallons of tea.
I bought 22 cases. That's 1188 K-cups in case you are wondering. It cost $11.22.
This morning I knew I needed to stop at the wholesale club & was dragging my feet but finally listened to my inner voice saying, JUSTDOITDOITDOIT.JUSTDOITDOITDOIT, so I stopped.
I flew through, grabbing the half dozen items I needed & then at the checkouts I noticed a pallet of Lipton Sweetened Iced Tea K-cups for the Keurig machines, 54/pack for..... $0.51. Huh? Is this RIGHT? Yes, they assure me, we're getting rid of them, need the shelf space, good til mid-2015. I drink gallons of tea.
I bought 22 cases. That's 1188 K-cups in case you are wondering. It cost $11.22.
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Wow FS...that is an awesome deal! Love when that happens!
Today I am thankful for my coworkers. They are my good good friends and I am truly blessed to see them five days a week.
Also thankful that my DD's blood tests came back normal for a test she had done.
Today I am thankful for my coworkers. They are my good good friends and I am truly blessed to see them five days a week.
Also thankful that my DD's blood tests came back normal for a test she had done.
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Grateful for someone else mowing the lawn, because I got over myself and asked for help.
Grateful for an awesome Alanon meeting on Sat. night.
Grateful for a nice family day for DS13's second b-day party. Went to my mom's and did a small celebration with her, as she is still recuperating from her rotator cuff surgery.
Grateful for DS5 who got me into a zenlike state of contemplation this evening by asking the age-old question: "Mommy, do ninjas go potty?"
Grateful for an awesome Alanon meeting on Sat. night.
Grateful for a nice family day for DS13's second b-day party. Went to my mom's and did a small celebration with her, as she is still recuperating from her rotator cuff surgery.
Grateful for DS5 who got me into a zenlike state of contemplation this evening by asking the age-old question: "Mommy, do ninjas go potty?"
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#49 - Roller skating. How can you watch people of all skill levels roller skating at the local rink and NOT smile? Real life entertainment right there!
& #50 - (halfway already!) Rainstorms. We've had some great tropical storms rolling through every afternoon & when it hit today I got inspired. I grabbed DD & we ran outside, dancing & singing around in the rain for a few. When it got really heavy, we grabbed our shampoo & conditioner & washed our hair outside in the rain.
& #50 - (halfway already!) Rainstorms. We've had some great tropical storms rolling through every afternoon & when it hit today I got inspired. I grabbed DD & we ran outside, dancing & singing around in the rain for a few. When it got really heavy, we grabbed our shampoo & conditioner & washed our hair outside in the rain.
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"Mommy, do ninjas go potty?"
My happy today was realizing DD3 had wandered off and I found her in her room snuggled up and reading books in my rocking chair. <3
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#51 - randomness - The A/C is out in my van & DD & I were driving home from school in the later afternoon, she had her window down & her long, curly, red locks just flying around in the wind. 2 lanes over from us we saw a couple of teen girls gesturing & smiling & yelling so we leaned in,
"WHAT???"
"Your hair looks SO BRAVE!!!!!!!" they exclaimed at DD "You ARE Merida!!!!" Big grins, thumbs-ups & waving back & forth.
And lol, but they are right - she doesn't look too very much different than this, with her wild hair billowing around, right down to her little heart shaped face & devilish grin:
It made her day, she smiled from ear to ear. Merida is one of her few Princess-y idols - the only strong, take-no-crap-from-boys, redhead character that she identifies with.
#52 - Today I'm happy that Pep Boys replaced my warrantied (but defective) 2-yr old battery despite having NO receipt & having purchased it in a different town while on vacation at Disney/Kissimee 2 yrs ago! They were able to accept the serial #/date stamp on the battery itself as proof of purchase & I was on my way in about 15 mins! WOW!
"WHAT???"
"Your hair looks SO BRAVE!!!!!!!" they exclaimed at DD "You ARE Merida!!!!" Big grins, thumbs-ups & waving back & forth.
And lol, but they are right - she doesn't look too very much different than this, with her wild hair billowing around, right down to her little heart shaped face & devilish grin:
It made her day, she smiled from ear to ear. Merida is one of her few Princess-y idols - the only strong, take-no-crap-from-boys, redhead character that she identifies with.
#52 - Today I'm happy that Pep Boys replaced my warrantied (but defective) 2-yr old battery despite having NO receipt & having purchased it in a different town while on vacation at Disney/Kissimee 2 yrs ago! They were able to accept the serial #/date stamp on the battery itself as proof of purchase & I was on my way in about 15 mins! WOW!
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Today I am thankful for my DD's school and the town we live in. They have a lot of opportunity here and we have some truly great friends here.
I am also thankful for my kittys. I woke up today with them both sleeping in my bed and they bring a smile to my face immediately. The baby, Willow, is only about 10 weeks old so she is super fun to play with and watch. I had to catch her b/c she almost took a dive into my bath water last night LOL!
I am also thankful for my kittys. I woke up today with them both sleeping in my bed and they bring a smile to my face immediately. The baby, Willow, is only about 10 weeks old so she is super fun to play with and watch. I had to catch her b/c she almost took a dive into my bath water last night LOL!
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My cats make me so happy even though they are spoiled & they outnumber the people in our household nearly 3 to 1. 
I love that DD's male refuses to sleep anywhere except her bed & stays with her all night, every night, like a guardian. I love how the rest sleep until I get up & then we go through the same lazy morning routine of chattering & stretching before even leaving my bedroom.
They all have such unique personalities & provide us all with so much love, companionship, comfort & loyalty. They even interact with each other like a true fur family & I can't help but LOL listening to RAH cuddle & coo with his 1-yr old, emotionally needy male. (no, the irony of this is NOT lost on me, lol!!)
I love that DD's male refuses to sleep anywhere except her bed & stays with her all night, every night, like a guardian. I love how the rest sleep until I get up & then we go through the same lazy morning routine of chattering & stretching before even leaving my bedroom.
They all have such unique personalities & provide us all with so much love, companionship, comfort & loyalty. They even interact with each other like a true fur family & I can't help but LOL listening to RAH cuddle & coo with his 1-yr old, emotionally needy male. (no, the irony of this is NOT lost on me, lol!!)
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Oh, we've ALL fallen so far behind!
I haven't forgotten, just got sidetracked in life.
#55 - So grateful & happy that I live in such a beautiful area of the country & that my BFF & I can toss a few towels & a cooler of drinks into her car & run away to the beach at night after the kids are settled, practically year-round. What a great way to spend some time in nature & catch up on our Girl Talk.
#56 - wii dance games - what a FUN way to pass the time with my DD & 14 yr old niece.
#57 - Sundays. Sundays make me happy even without any special events or plans. I just love the lazy mornings of knowing we have a full day ahead of us to just BE without any obligations.
#58 - Happy for a pediatrician that pushes rest, vitamins, fluids & reducing stress instead of jumping to write a prescription every time DD has the sniffles.... but is still cautious enough to run all the necessary tests to rule out anything bacterial or dangerous. I love their approach - they really look at the whole BIG picture & take the time to listen & ask questions. We never feel "just" a number with them.
#59 - Happy DD's Odyssey team has a new coach this yearsafter the disaster we experienced last year. After last night's 1st mtg I can tell the kids are going to really get the benefit of this program, the way it is intended to be.
#60 - (Today) - Happy to be going to dinner with an Old Friend. I had been lamenting my lack of IRL friends a couple of weeks ago & then suddenly she texted me out of the blue & asked me to meet up with her. It was a great kick in the pants from my HP reminding me of what I *do* have already & may not be fully appreciating.
I haven't forgotten, just got sidetracked in life.
#55 - So grateful & happy that I live in such a beautiful area of the country & that my BFF & I can toss a few towels & a cooler of drinks into her car & run away to the beach at night after the kids are settled, practically year-round. What a great way to spend some time in nature & catch up on our Girl Talk.
#56 - wii dance games - what a FUN way to pass the time with my DD & 14 yr old niece.
#57 - Sundays. Sundays make me happy even without any special events or plans. I just love the lazy mornings of knowing we have a full day ahead of us to just BE without any obligations.
#58 - Happy for a pediatrician that pushes rest, vitamins, fluids & reducing stress instead of jumping to write a prescription every time DD has the sniffles.... but is still cautious enough to run all the necessary tests to rule out anything bacterial or dangerous. I love their approach - they really look at the whole BIG picture & take the time to listen & ask questions. We never feel "just" a number with them.
#59 - Happy DD's Odyssey team has a new coach this yearsafter the disaster we experienced last year. After last night's 1st mtg I can tell the kids are going to really get the benefit of this program, the way it is intended to be.
#60 - (Today) - Happy to be going to dinner with an Old Friend. I had been lamenting my lack of IRL friends a couple of weeks ago & then suddenly she texted me out of the blue & asked me to meet up with her. It was a great kick in the pants from my HP reminding me of what I *do* have already & may not be fully appreciating.
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Grateful for my mindfulness class at the VA.
Grateful for the perfect autumn weather we've been having.
Grateful for an NPR story which gave me an idea for another book I want to read. DS5 has been bringing home book orders and I think it's about time I did a mommy book order for myself. I have quite a list. I was able to find one at the library, but I'm going to see about buying some of the others.
Grateful that my friend called yesterday and offered me a ride to an Alanon conference this Saturday. I wasn't going to go b/c everyone else is doing the whole three days, but she's going down and driving back Saturday so now I can go.
Grateful I have tonight off work. Have a video game date with DS5.
Grateful for maple syrup- Breakfast for dinner, woohoo!
Grateful for the perfect autumn weather we've been having.
Grateful for an NPR story which gave me an idea for another book I want to read. DS5 has been bringing home book orders and I think it's about time I did a mommy book order for myself. I have quite a list. I was able to find one at the library, but I'm going to see about buying some of the others.
Grateful that my friend called yesterday and offered me a ride to an Alanon conference this Saturday. I wasn't going to go b/c everyone else is doing the whole three days, but she's going down and driving back Saturday so now I can go.
Grateful I have tonight off work. Have a video game date with DS5.
Grateful for maple syrup- Breakfast for dinner, woohoo!
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#61 - Grateful for OTC natural sleep aids for *those* nights when sleep evades me. I usually get by with melatonin but tried a new product recently that I really like as well.
#62 - Grateful that if my water system HAD to break down overnight & leave us with no water/no showers in the morning then at least it happened on a day when my boss is out of the office & we have no clients to see.... so I can get away with a ponytail & yoga pants.
#62 - Grateful that if my water system HAD to break down overnight & leave us with no water/no showers in the morning then at least it happened on a day when my boss is out of the office & we have no clients to see.... so I can get away with a ponytail & yoga pants.
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Grateful I had an opportunity to hear an Alateen speaker this Saturday at the conference. She was such an eloquent young lady and truly spoke from the heart. It was a wonderful experience.
Grateful for an extra work shift this Sunday, gotta make that green, lol.
Grateful I caught up scheduling a bunch of appointments I'd been putting off. It's nice not having a bunch of stuff hanging over my head
Grateful for an extra work shift this Sunday, gotta make that green, lol.
Grateful I caught up scheduling a bunch of appointments I'd been putting off. It's nice not having a bunch of stuff hanging over my head
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Grateful for my parents. A friend of theirs has an anniversary hayride/bonfire for them each year, it was a lot of fun.
Grateful for Tylenol. I am hurting today with muscle aches especially in both my hands and arms, and my neck. Without Tylenol I've no clue what I would do.
Grateful for my kitty kats. When I went home for lunch I sat and felt them winding around my ankles and they just make me happy in general.
Grateful for Tylenol. I am hurting today with muscle aches especially in both my hands and arms, and my neck. Without Tylenol I've no clue what I would do.
Grateful for my kitty kats. When I went home for lunch I sat and felt them winding around my ankles and they just make me happy in general.
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#63 - Grateful to spend time with my sister socially - we don't get that chance very often anymore!
#64 - Bounce houses! How can you NOT smile while you are bouncing like a ping pong ball???
#65 - Grateful for payday!
#66 - "Revolution" on Netflix - what a great show!
#67 - Grateful for double backups!!! Even though I accidentally dumped 5 years of photos off of my hard drive yesterday, I remembered that I had put them all on DVD years ago too, so I was able to retrieve everything I lost. Whew!!!
#64 - Bounce houses! How can you NOT smile while you are bouncing like a ping pong ball???
#65 - Grateful for payday!
#66 - "Revolution" on Netflix - what a great show!
#67 - Grateful for double backups!!! Even though I accidentally dumped 5 years of photos off of my hard drive yesterday, I remembered that I had put them all on DVD years ago too, so I was able to retrieve everything I lost. Whew!!!
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