Grateful Friday

(Princess Belle and Tinkerbell at a Halloween party hosted by Bill's work.)

- The cold, rainy, dreary weather we had earlier this week. I'm was glad to have an excuse to just curl up on the couch with the girls and watch bad TV.
- Our upcoming trip to Indiana to visit family for Thanksgiving. My husband is from a very large family and I love when we all get together. We'll finally get a chance to meet the new addition to the family as well.
- Making some pretty good meals this week. I impressed myself.
- My raise at work. I only work there two days a week, so it was especially nice to get a pay raise. It's also flattering that they keep asking me if I want to take a manager position. I don't have the availability at this time, but it's nice to know I'm appreciated.
- Josie's eye appointment this week. Her doctor said that she's improved so much in the past couple of months. If she keeps up at this rate, she may not need to wear glasses after the next year or so. I wanted to cry with the good news. I was so worried that they were getting worse.
- Maddie's increased performance and enjoyment on the soccer field. She has progressed so much in the last couple of weeks. She started out just walking around the field, talking to herself. Now she actually chases the ball and dribbles it up and down the field. It doesn't hurt that they sometimes use her pink soccer ball during the games. She gets possessive if any of the other kids try to kick it, so it makes for a good offense. Unfortunately, her last game is tomorrow. I'm sad to see it all end, but I'm also happy that we'll have the weekends open to do upcoming holiday stuff.