Is it Friday yet?

This week is already goofed up. I spent yesterday flying into New Jersey. The flight was ok, no real problems, just a guy next to me that did not move from the arm rest or his legs pushed out.
Got to the airport, picked up the bags and the car then drove to the hotel. No real traffic, just the guy I brought talking alot as I drove.
The hotel was of, over priced food but nice rooms. Of course I did not sleep well, I never do. This time mainly because was I not only missing my wife but Boo as well.
But this blog is about being grateful. I am grateful for the following:
-The flight was early and not delayed
-The flight had no problems
-I was not sitting next to a talker.(I like my peace and quiet when I fly)
-There was no traffic
-They remembered my GPS in the rental car
-The hotel does have a few places to eat in case we get alot of snow
-I have time to not only work out but to read the items I have never had time for
-My wife misses me when I am gone.

But I have to admit, Friday can not get home soon enough. (They say we might get a big storm Friday afternoon, great!)

Is this really news?

This morning all the stations ran the Tiger Woods speech. Then it was the lead story most of the day. Really!!! Is there nothing more important to talk about? Why is this such news? He thought he was better than most and that he could get away with cheating on his wife and family but he got caught. Now he is sorry. Big whoop! Guess I should be grateful that not everyone that gets caught in an affair has 15 minutes to give a speech on the airwaves.
I am grateful today that I had my ipod to listen too so I could turn off the TV and Radio.

Simple things

How can I not be grateful for this smile and tight hug?

Happy Valentines!!!(Candy!!!!!!)

I came home early from my Church meetings this morning since the Stake Pres said we should be with our sweethearts today. As I walked in Boo came running up so excited that I was really touched. Turns out she wasn't so excited to see me but for me to see the valentine she had made a few days ago and to open the Peanut Butter cup Nat had bought me.
She really got excited once I opened the the candy. But we shared and it was fun.
At Church Boo and I sat alone since Nat was speaking. She did a wonderful job.
Tonight the Bradford's got together for Boos birthday and we got to see Misty, Randall, Josh and Little J. (LJ and Cody had to work, missed you guys) It was great to hold and talk with my grandson. He is such a rock.
I am so grateful that I have Nat in my life and Boo.
Nat you are the best thing to ever happen to me and you truly are my best Friend.
Happy valentines day babe I love you!

I need more towels!!!!

This morning we went with the Ward to build Hygiene kits for the LDS Humanitarian center. They needed to replace the stock that has been shipped out lately.
We had over 150 people show up, did over 7000 kits and tied 4 quilts all within 2 hours.(of course I have a hard time tying my shoes let alone a quilt)
I worked at the towel table, taking 2 towels at a time that were already folded in half, out of their plastic wrap, folding them in half again and half again then stacking them in bins that went to the tables where the kits were being assembled.
As I was folding a 6 year old named Zack came over and wanted to help. Nat and I showed him how to fold the towels and watched to make sure he did OK. I had to stack the towels so he could grab them on the folds. As soon as I put a stack there I heard "I need more towels" the little squirt had finished his stack super fast. I put more down for him turned away only to hear "I need more towels", followed by a giggle. From then on my main job, it seemed, was to make sure Zack did not run out of towels. He would get close and start to laugh so I would plop more in front of him. Soon the whole table was smiling as Zack tired to get to yell "I need more towels!!!"
I told him that I am old and tired and slow and to take it easy on me. He just laughed.
After we were done and leaving Zack's dad came up and said "So I hear you are slow and old as well as tired..." I cracked up laughing.
I am grateful to a giggling 6 year old that showed me you can make any mundane task fun and something to giggle about, Thanks Zack!

Things my 2 Year Old has taught me

Running around the room with hands in the air and screaming makes mom laugh
Farts can be funny
The dog doesn’t like to play dress up
If I close my eyes no one can see me
You can’t watch “Finding Nemo” too many times.
Color in the lines? What lines?
Singing at the top of your lungs even if you don’t know the words is the way to go
Counting the stairs is fun (there is always 10)
Shoes don’t have to go on the right feet or on all the way to work
Shoes not all the way on make me taller (and help my balance)
Nothings wrong with doggy kisses (unless dad hasn’t shaved) Drinking the bath water or eating the dog food won’t kill ya
Hiding under the table doesn’t always work
Sometimes you have to laugh for no reason
The lights go out when you turn off the power strip
A nap makes the day better

You can always eat cookies or ice cream
A smile makes people not be sad
You can never say hello and wave too much(even to people you don't know...they like the attention)

I have to be careful when I use the word treat

Disney Channel is funner to watch than CNN
Spinning is circles till you fall down is cool
Getting PJ’s on means bedtime is close
Intsey wincey spider is a very deep song
No matter how bad the day is a smile and hug makes dad feel better

Simple things

Today is a long day already(sometimes Fridays are like that at 10:00 am). But I am still grateful for small things.
No traffic this morning,
rain instead of snow,
I have a job I have to go to,
I had hoped for a 3 day weekend but now have to come in Monday for a few hours,
I have a job I have to go to,
All my people showed up for work,
not having to really worry about Valentines day since we don't do it really, but then I think we might this year so guess I should be worrying on what to get my wife,
waking up in the middle of the night and not getting back to sleep but I had several NCIS episodes on my DVR,
small in the ear Headphones so when I did go back to bed I could listen to music without waking up Nat,
The hug I got from Boo this morning as I moved her into bed with Nat as I woke her getting ready for work,
Sunny skies as I looked outside,(for a small moment but I did see the sun)
my laptop playing episodes of Highlander in the background as I work on reports (and this entry...break time???).

All in all while it is another normal day I still need to be grateful.

Never good at Math

I am so grateful for Turbo tax! It is so worth the 40 bucks I spend each year. I used to hate tax time and avoided it as long as possible. No longer. I took a hour or so last night and did them. I know that getting money back helps me like doing them more than when I had to pay.
I never was good with math so I am grateful for the computer doing the work,(as well as keeping the record and copy of it)
And yes we get some back, not near as much as we got last year with the adoption credit but something is better than owing

Roller coaster of emotions

Last night as I looked at the news on my computer I saw the story of the death of a 4 year old girl from Layton. My heart ached for the family. I then read the family name of Toone. My old boss moved to Layton (I thought) and his daughter would be about 4. I got a sick feeling in my stomach. Did not sleep well and I have to admit when Boo woke up at 4 I took her right into bed with us to snuggle instead of getting her to lay down in her own bed. I wanted to call Jo and Josh and tell them to hug Little J for me as well. This morning at work I asked if anyone knew if it was my friend (I didn't think I could email him and ask how the family was doing) Finally I got with another old work mate and found out that he had recieved some emails that morning from our friend and nothing metioned of this, also that they lived in Kaysville now not Layton. I was happy but yet sad that a family still had to go through this loss even if I did not know them.
I plan on hugging Boo a bit closer tongiht and pray a bit harder for safety of my family.

Trip to Library

Saturday we went to the library to try and get some pictures of Boo before she turned 2.

I have said before that I am grateful for the library, I go a lot. I am also grateful for a love of reading all my kids have.

Boo just stood at the door getting excited and not knowing where to run first, that didn't last long and she was off. Didn't even stop long enough for mom to get a good pic. I love this excitement!