Gratitude Sunday

I am joining Taryn of Wooly Moss Roots in celebrating a few things that I am so very thankful for. 

This week I am thankful for; 

- Getting off early from work on Friday and having a few extra hours of weekend time. Even as Sunday starts to wind into late afternoon I am thankful for the time off to accomplish some things on my to do list. It seems like this time of year can be so busy but  I have been blessed to have moments here and there, like my Friday night in!, that slow me down and help me take in the season. 

- The smell of clean laundry wafting through the (mostly) clean house! Even though I tend to feel anxious knowing how many projects we want/need to get done to our house I am so very thankful that we have it, we feel comfortable and at home here, and that it is safe and warm and beautiful! 

- For my mama's birthday today! (I need to call here when I finish my list!... what kind of daughter must I be waiting this long to call her mother on her birthday?!) 

- For allergy medicine and diet changes that have me feeling much better and much more motivated. 

- For the beautiful stories that seem to pop up on the news here and there about people being kind and warm to each other. I wish the news would cover them every day and not just during the holidays. People need to be reminded about the good in other people! 

- For the facebook posts and pictures that my nieces and nephew make! Technology can sure be a wonderful thing sometimes! 

- The wonderful feeling of a nap with a warm kitty just when you need it! 

- That said warm kitty, had a safe, uneventful, and fairly easy dental cleaning this week. My little dude is 10.5 years old and this is his first dental cleaning or time spent at the vet alone for any real period of time and he did great! He had no gum problems, no broken or decayed teeth, and all of his bloodwork came back perfect. I am so thankful that he is healthy and (mostly... as cats can me) happy! We love him so, so much! 

- For phone calls, letters, emails, and texts from the people you love even when they are far away. 

- Snuggly yarn! 

- Socks! I must have the coldest feet ever and socks make them warm and happy on cooler days :) 

What are you thankful for this week?