Good morning! It’s raining like cats and dogs, the roads were a mess, making me late to work and my hair closely resembles a rat’s nest.

But I have my coffee and chocolate vitatop, so things are looking up.

And what better opportunity than to look back on the week and reflect on everything we should be thankful for. I know it might sound lame to some of you. Sometimes our lists are shorter and sometimes it seems silly to be thankful for the butterfly you watched with your kids or for the free bagel you got with your coffee. But these small things – if we let them – add up to something bigger. Embrace them. Be thankful for them and don’t let them go unnoticed. I find that when give them they credit they deserve, they pop up more often  

This week, I’m thankful for…

Braids and that they save even the worst hair days

Rain boots — because they turn something icky into an excuse to wear something cute

Cobbler — does this require an explanation?

30 Rock – the Mister and I are late to the party and just making it through Season 1 – we have a looooong way to go and I’m enjoying every second

My little man, and how he teaches me that each day is a new adventure, filled with wonder and awe — and that new discoveries await us at every turn. Like the fact that he can now sit like a big boy!

For the upcoming, long weekend and our plans to celebrate the Mister’s birthday, take Bean to the ZOO and spend time together in our own little world

What are you thankful for this week?

I have a big day planned for the Mister this weekend to celebrate his birthday (it’s next week). Part of the plan was going to be to see “Our Idiot Brother,” but we saw it got bad reviews — has anyone seen it? Would you recommend it? Any other movies you’d recommend?

It’s Thursday!!!! Which means TONS of season finales tonight (which ones are you watching?!) and….tomorrow is FRIDAY! Yahooooooo!

Despite the icky weather, I’m in a pretty stellar mood and have lots of things to smile about.

This week I’m thankful…

That I’m only 5 pounds away from my pre-pregnancy weight! This. Is. Major. Given that it hasn’t even been 3 month, I’m feeling incredibly proud of my progress. I’m also pretty certain that those pounds are all in my boobs (sorry, Dad), so that makes me feel even better. Now if only I were certain those will look the same after Bean is finished with ‘em! Anyway, before I get into specifics, how many of you are actually interested in what I did to get here? I’d hate to rant on and on about it if no one cares. Let me know and I’m happy to share what worked for me.

For Bean’s laughter. We heard it this past week and I don’t think there is a greater sound. In fact, I can I literally feel my chest warm from my heart melting.

That we finally have our game plan figured out for Bean’s Baptism and after-party (whoop, whoop!)

That we’re heading back to church this week! It’ll be Bean’s first time listening to Mama cantor (sing, for you newbies) outside the womb

For promising weather this weekend

For my brother’s creative genius (Clevelanders – check out this new line of CLE pride tees! – Unlikely Optimist - would make a great Cleveland Father’s Day present)

Marotta’s – ’nuff said

Alright, time to dive into the busy day! I’ll be back later

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What are YOU thankful for this week?