That's Gratitude

It's been such an incredibly great week. I wish all weeks could be this wonderful, and I'm not sure what made the difference. I had some kinda crummy things happen and yet it was still upbeat. Here are some things that I've realized that I'm grateful for this week.

1. I do not have mouse poop in my couch cushions. I may have cereal, shriveled hot dogs, popcorn, pencils, the long-lost remote control and a few matchbox cars, but I do not have mouse poop. The car dealership does. It was an exceptionally clean establishment, too. And guess what Micah wanted to do while waiting for the van? You guessed it; play in the couch cushions.

2. The parts to fix the van only cost $43. Usually the parts we need cost $100. It's nice to have a cheap fix every now and then. And it's nice that my husband had a day off work to get it done so that I can still get the van to pass inspection by the end of the month.

3. Micah is a normal DS kid! I know comparing kids isn't smart, but what parent can help it? We're all focused on who walks first, when others start talking, and whether or not they're on the potty training curve. With a lack of DS kids in the neighborhood to keep tabs on it's sometimes hard for me to realize that Micah is developmentally where a kid like him should be.

4. It's the last weekend of the Corn Maze. This is bittersweet. It's so much fun, but so much work. It's been a long 6 weeks and we're all ready to hang it up. We're so grateful for 6 weeks of perfect weather. That's a record! And it was wonderful to see so many people have so much fun because of what we had to offer. I love making people happy.

5. Autumn! This is my very favorite season and we're in the height of it now. The cooler weather, the brilliant leaves, the crisp morning air, the smell of woodsmoke, it's all just wonderful. And sweatshirts. I've come to realize that they're my very favorite article of clothing. They're comfortable, concealing and cozy. Tees are great in summer, but in all honesty they're a bit more snug than a thick, baggy sweatshirt and I'm always worrying about that bulge, or this bulge, and wondering if anyone else finds my bulges as nasty as I do. Aaaah, big clothing. You rock my world.

6. Micah's preschool discovered my store. They finally had to ask where he gets his fun shirts and I introduced them to The Rocking Pony's test model. They placed a huge order already this week. I love when people discover me. I detest pushy salespeople and avoid being one if I can. Hence the fact that I've been in operation for a year and someone we're in contact with daily has just "found" me. I like when others approach me. Then I know for sure they're thrilled with any purchases rather than buying out of obligation.

7. I made wall art for the living room! I have this fabric addiction, and quite frankly I find fabrics absolutely beautiful. So I stretched some over canvas and hung on my wall. I'm loving the look, and even my hubbs thought it pretty cool.

8. I've lived in a clean house this week because of my party last week. I love a clean house. Sadly, I don't love to clean.

9. I've met some wonderful new bloggy friends this week. I love bloggy friends. It's kinda hard to get together with them at Starbucks, but they're always there for a visit. And that's great.

10. I've had a coffee affair and may be leaving Starbucks. My new establishment has *gasp* better coffee and much cheaper prices. The downside is that there is no drive through. With kids in tow this is a necessity on some days. Especially with winter coming. Who wants to get out in the arctic air just for coffee when someone can hand it to you through a window? Oh, new coffee store, why do you not have a drive through? But this is not a rant, this is a list of my blessings, and I'm here to tell you that not only is the Pumpkin Spice Latte to die for, the Blueberry Crumble is truly the nectar of the gods.


And that is a recap of some of the incredible things I've experienced this week. I'm grateful for so much that I can't highlight them all. And that's a good thing.