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We are experiencing an unprecedented and historical time. Our country has been called upon to social distance ourselves and stay at home as much as possible to “flatten the curve” and reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. While the past few days, which have seemed more like weeks, have been hard and stressful, it is important now, more than ever, to remember to practice gratitude.

So here are some things I’m very grateful for despite the hard time we are all having with this BIG change:

1. I’m thankful for an amazing and understanding company, boss, and coworkers and the ability to work from home (with kids around) during this. Many people are losing their jobs or having to forgo pay until this is over. I am very lucky even if it doesn’t feel fair that I have to work all day at home and deal with the responsibilities of being a mother at the same time.
2. I’m thankful for help from my in-laws who live close by. They have offered to entertain our kiddos for a couple of hours on my work days so I can have some kid-free work time which has been so helpful to maintaining some productivity.
3. I’m thankful for technology. We’ve been able to video chat with family and friends and even all of the boys’ classmates at the same time. Social distancing feels a lot less isolating when you can still see the faces and hear the voices of the people you love.
4. I’m thankful to live in a great county where I have faith that the government, doctors, and scientists are working hard to keep us safe. I can’t imagine that some poorer countries will be in as good shape when the pandemic comes for them.
5. I’m grateful for the opportunity to slow down a little. Staying at home has allowed me to spend more time with my family, have a cleaner house, rush around way less, and remember what is important in the grand scheme of things.

I’m sending everyone out there hugs and love during this hard time. We will make it through. Remember, take one day at a time and don’t forget to be grateful for the little things and notice the silver linings.

Here’s my weekly thankful 5!

1. I’m thankful my husband was able to get me an appointment at his work to apply for my Real ID so I didn’t have to wait at the DMV for several hours.
2. I’m thankful my family is currently healthy.
3. I’m thankful for the fun time we had at the park with friends today.
4. I’m grateful for a fun night out with Ben and friends supporting the boys’ wonderful school and teachers.
5. I’m thankful we are able to send our children to such an amazing school with even more amazing teachers!

Hi friends! Boy do I have a lot to be thankful for!

1. I am so grateful we were all able to stay healthy so we could travel to Texas and spend time with my family this weekend.
2. I’m thankful I got to meet my niece and celebrate my sister and her husband’s gender reveal!
3. I’m thankful my sister and her husband provided us with a nice and comfortable place to stay.
4. I’m grateful for an amazing family who all make the effort to come together when we are in town, especially my mom who drove 5 hours to see us.
5. I’m grateful for my dad for buying our tickets with his miles so we could afford the trip.
6. I’m thankful for the most amazing weekend and that my boys could spend time and bond with my family.

Have a happy day!

Hi friends! Here’s my weekly dose of gratitude:

1. I’m thankful that my boys are currently healthy.
2. I’m thankful for great friends who I can enjoy things like Galentines Day and the Wine is for Lovers 5K with.
3. I’m grateful that my children like vegetables and aren’t picky eaters most of the time.
4. I’m thankful for challenging projects to work on and smart, helpful, fun coworkers at work.
5. I’m grateful for the warmer winter we’ve had and the lack of snow.

Love you all!

Happy almost Valentine’s Day friends! Today I’m thankful for the following:

1. I’m grateful that my good friend and her family are all feeling better after a rough week with illness.
2. I’m thankful for the relative warm winter and lack of snow we’ve had so far.
3. I’m thankful for children who really aren’t that picky when it comes to food and eat a wide variety of fruits and veggies.
4. I’m thankful for early bed time for my kiddos!
5. I’m grateful for my ability to find things to be grateful for constantly and recognizing the importance of doing so.

Have a wonderful day!

Happy Monday friends! Today I’m thankful for the following:

1. I’m thankful for the beautiful 70 degree weather we had today and getting to take my boys on a walk.
2. I’m grateful for clean sheets to sleep in.
3. I’m thankful for a healthy body and the ability to exercise, run, and feel good.
4. I’m thankful for a taste for healthy food that is good for me.
5. I’m grateful for my boys and the hugs they give me.

Have a great day!

Hi friends!

Today I’m thankful for the following:

1. I’m so thankful potty training is going easier with my youngest than it did with my first two, and I’m grateful I’ve been able to stay calm and positive for him throughout the process.
2. I’m grateful for great friends to run with who help keep me motivated and entertained while on long training runs.
3. I’m thankful for friends who understand that life keeps me from staying in touch but don’t hold it against me.
4. I’m thankful for the days getting longer as we’re headed toward spring.
5. I’m grateful for my determination and the quality I have to never want to give up and keep chugging away even when things don’t look so good.

Have a wonderful day!

Hi friends! Today I’m thankful for the following:

1. I’m thankful for a really fun weekend with family and friends!
2. I’m grateful that my kids had a great time at the new camp I found for them today.
3. I’m thankful for my ability to keep up with my training and exercise schedule in the new year for my half marathon.
4. I’m thankful for my parents’ health and the wisdom and advice they generously offer me on a regular basis.
5. I’m grateful for early bedtimes for my kids. 🙂

Hi friends! I’m thankful for the following today:

1. I’m thankful for my husband taking off work early to help me take all 3 kids to the dentist. It was much easier with his help!
2. I’m grateful for a great run with my friends yesterday morning and for all the support and motivation they give me.
3. I’m thankful for my family’s health. Right now we are all healthy and while that probably won’t last, I’m thankful for it in the moment.
4. I’m thankful for the warmer weather we’ve been having. It reminds me of home. 🙂
5. I’m grateful for the flexible schedule I have at work. It allows me to spend more time with my kids when I need to.

Happy week!

Hi friends! Happy New Year! I’m trying to remember to be more grateful in the new year. So today I want to remember 5 things I was grateful for in 2019.

1. I’m grateful for my in-laws who have helped us immensely to care for our children and saved us tons of money in childcare costs.
2. I’m thankful for the best preschool and the most amazing teachers that my boys have been fortunate enough to attend. It feels more like a family than a school!
3. I’m thankful for a great job, amazing and fun coworkers, and a flexible and challenging work environment that also allows me to have an awesome work-life balance.
4. I’m thankful for finding awesome therapists who have been helping my son with his speech and occupational delays.
5. I’m so grateful for all of the wonderful people in my life that make it worth living.

Wishing everyone a wonderful 2020 filled with love and gratitude!