gratitude list

oregonlady

geeze. i meesed up. i was trying to copy this thread over into the "chit chat" messages.
silly me.







this is the plan:
as much as u can, daily if possible, we should note things in life we are grateful for. ~and try not to repeat yourself.

i'll begin this thread w/


1-12-09

1 my new reading glasses that i dont like to admit i need. they enable me to sew/needlepoint.

2 my 14yr son. he does very well in school and not gotten into the wrong crowd or choose to do "bad" things.

3 my 10yr daughter. she is a wonderful little person to spend time w/ since i know the "joy w/ parents" stage might halt in a few years.

4 my husband. we are each other's dream come true.

5 hard boiled eggs. my latest "discovery". only 70 cal each and 6 g protein. the egg white (my preference) has only 20 cal and 4 g protein!

oregonlady

geeze. i meesed up. i was trying to copy this thread over into the "chit chat" messages.
silly me.







this is the plan:
as much as u can, daily if possible, we should note things in life we are grateful for. ~and try not to repeat yourself.

i'll begin this thread w/


1-12-09

1 my new reading glasses that i dont like to admit i need. they enable me to sew/needlepoint.

2 my 14yr son. he does very well in school and not gotten into the wrong crowd or choose to do "bad" things.

3 my 10yr daughter. she is a wonderful little person to spend time w/ since i know the "joy w/ parents" stage might halt in a few years.

4 my husband. we are each other's dream come true.

5 hard boiled eggs. my latest "discovery". only 70 cal each and 6 g protein. the egg white (my preference) has only 20 cal and 4 g protein!

oregonlady

hotmomov4


Joined Sep 2008

Posts: 195
Mon 01/12/09 07:07 AM

1. Tim Horton's Coffee every morning!
2. This website
3.of course my beautiful, yet stressful, 4 kids
4.my supportive husband
5. my best friend
6.my adoring pets

oregonlady

cheermom11


Joined Mar 2008

Posts: 188
Mon 01/12/09 07:33 AM

I just got home from having a medical procedure. Today, I'm grateful for good health insurance!

oregonlady

keiko


Joined Sep 2008

Posts: 332
Mon 01/12/09 07:38 AM

I'm greatful that God has given me another day here.
That even though it is really cold outside the snow is beautiful to look at. And so are the birds that are eating crazily at the feeders.
And I am greatful that we have heat in our house.

oregonlady

gmpearse


Joined Sep 2008

Posts: 118
Mon 01/12/09 08:56 AM

I am grateful for....
My sisters and how wonderful they have become at being mothers.
My kids that seem to amaze me every day.
My husband who has encouraged me on this fitness journey.
My job in these tough times.

oregonlady

goochinator


Joined Jan 2008

Posts: 161
Mon 01/12/09 09:13 AM

What a great thread!

1. I'm grateful for my heath- that I've abused my body and I am still here!
2. I'm grateful for my job- in this economy, I'm very lucky to be where I am
3. I'm grateful for my family- the annoyances, the issues, the stress...
4. I'm grateful for another chance to being healthier
5. I'm grateful for my best four footed friend, my puppy. He makes me incredibly happy and oh! the love!
6. I'm grateful for my home, needing new carpet and a new kitchen, but I love it still.
7. I'm grateful for whatever willpower I can muster up to do the right thing.

oregonlady

nickybr38


Joined Nov 2008

Posts: 220
Mon 01/12/09 09:58 AM

1. I'm grateful for my sister. No matter how busy my life gets and how little I speak to her as soon as I call her it's like we never had time apart. She's a huge constant presence in my life and she is my rock. She is also my conscience and is the first person who will tell me when I'm being immature or stupid... but she is my biggest cheerleader to and is the first person to sing my praises. I love that girl.

2. I am so grateful that I was born in this country. I think it's easy to forget how spoiled I am just to be HERE, so whenever I think of how hard life is I just think about what my life might have been like if I had been born in a poor country.

3. I'm grateful for my jobs. My bosses at both have been very understanding when I've been sick and had to take time off.

oregonlady

oregonlady


Joined Jan 2009

Posts: 94
Tue 01/13/09 07:02 AM 1-13-2009

* my 14 yr son is so very independant! he does not need me to help him take care of his school related responsibilities like getting up/dressed/breakfast on school days or homework. now, how do i get him to clean his bedroom a little bit?

* split pea soup. i love that stuff. it's in the crockpot right now. it's so healthy. but i fear it may have a lotta calories. i need to look it up.

* sticky notes. i keep lists of what i need/want from costco/winco/walmart/etc... on stickys posted next to my fridge. w/ this method, it can stick around for months w/out being misplaced and is easy to get/find and i stick it on the cart when i shop so it's easy to see.

* i was born w/ a pretty face. because of the exercize/dieting i'm doing, my body might be as pretty as a 40+yr old body can get (w/out surgery). even when i was younger, i did not have a pretty body.

oregonlady

BrandNewLaura


Joined Jul 2008

Posts: 1,313
Tue 01/13/09 07:04 AM

I do this on an online gratitude journal. ButterBeeHappy.com It's really nice because it will send you reminders to post something that you are grateful for every day. It's a great way to remember to be grateful even when things aren't going your way

GTOgirl1969

I'm grateful that my daughter is feeling better and able to return to school.
I'm grateful to be healthy myself.
I'm grateful for family and friends.
I'm grateful to have plenty of food to eat and a great car to drive.

keiko

I'm greatful for my husband who after 15 years we are still in love.
For my daughters, I love both of them for the young women they are becoming.
For the couples in our Sunday night bible study who are our friends and support system.

Oregonlady, I am sure your husband already loves your body. The only really beautiful ones are the airbrushed ones. Everyone else has something they want to change.

oregonlady

thank you keiko

oregonlady

today i'm grateful for:
(i've been doing this daily for a week now. i try not to repeat myself so it's getting tougher)

~ fun (free) www site i found last night that can help teach my 10yr daughter geography.

~ epilators. it took awhile to get used to, but i love epilation! now, i never have razor stubble, i am hair free for weeks, and less grows back every time! i highly reccomend trying it.

~ body lotion. slathering some on after a shower and/or before jammies makes me feel pretty and special. + hubby often pulls me close just to breath my wonderful sent!

yellow_pepper

1. My grocery delivery service! It helps me to plan all my meals in advance and avoid going out in the cold or carrying bags back to my apartment.

2. Having the determination to stay under my calories and work out like crazy this weekend while my boyfriend was on a ski trip with his buddies and seeing my scale budge by 2 pounds in the last week!

3. Said boyfriend arriving safe and sound back from his ski trip this morning.

4. Said boyfriend e-mailing me yesterday with invitation to a Valentine's Day weekend getaway!

5. Still being employed through rounds of layoffs in my industry.

6. Having a great resume so that I can confidently look for new jobs just in case #5 is gone.