Grateful Thoughts for the Week

I am always so very very grateful for the wonderful life that I have, but on certain weeks I feel extra special grateful for certain things and I love to share them with the world!

* Leah's new nugget teeth and how she loves to be chased around the house with her big ol' belly hanging over her pants!

* How much Leah loves her shoes and how when I ask her to sit down so that I can put them on her she runs over and sits right down. She loves shoes just like her Mommy.

* Seth's love of dinosaurs and how he carries his "collection" around in a little Ziploc baggie. How he also loves to watch dinosaur videos on the computer and is like a little encyclopedia of facts.

* Roland when he is in home renovation mode. He is currently working on the stairs from the dining room to the deck. He built the railing on one side and has decided to build planter boxes on the other side. He is so creative and has such a vision.

* I am grateful for my mom's spirit. When times get tough she always tries so hard to put on a smiley face and she always wants to see the kids no matter how crappy she might feel. They lift her spirits and they love to go visit Grandma Puccia. Seth actually asks as soon as I pick him up from Pam's, "Can we go see Grandma Puccia?"

* My school pickup helpers, thank you to Papa Charlton, Poppy Puccia and Kristen. Without you, Seth wouldn't be able to go to school and we appreciate your help so very much!

* For friends who feed my unending cravings lately for Romalato's caramel brownies! Thank you Jen for getting me 3 brownies in a week on top of the other 3 I've had. Yes, I have had 6 caramel brownies from Romalato's in one week. They are more than amazing and highly addictive! Also to answer your question...no I am not pregnant they are just super delicious!

* Vacation planning; I booked our suite in Massachusetts for our trip to The Gilbert's as well as our room in Lake George for our return from The Gilbert's. I am in full vacation plan mode and I even started researching hotels in Disney for 2011. I know I'm crazy, but I love to plan!

* Dance parties! I am grateful for our dance party last weekend with Sheryl and Jess. We had so much fun that just thinking about it makes me smile!

* Vacation treats. Thank you to Roland and Bonnie for all of the Florida treats for the kids. They loved them all. Also, FYI, Leah's capris are super cute. She wore them yesterday!

* Congrats and props to my brother for being accepted and deciding to attend The University of Florida next year for graduate school. We are all so proud of you and we will miss you horribly! We are excited to see and hear all about your new endeavours.

*Congrats to my sister for meeting someone new and for being the happiest that I have seen and heard from her in a long time. Congrats Dayna!

* For my two closest, call and text numerous times a day friends Jen and Kristen. What would I do without you two? Life would be very boring and dull! Thanks for always being there for me!

* Gorgeous weather, walking and biking weather, outside as much as possible weather!

* Family near and far, family we don't get to see very much because of busy daily lives, but family we love just the same no matter when we get to see them.

* A special visit from my favorite aunt and uncle on Friday!

* Making a homemade ice cream cake for my mom's birthday. I can't wait to try something new and to eat it!

* The prospect of getting the boat out of storage soon and onto the lake and enjoying it as much as possible this summer!

* The news that The Castana's won't be leaving Watertown until June of 2011! Could you possibly stay forever though? Is it too much to ask?

* I know I am forgetting someone or something, but as you can see I am definitely feeling extra grateful today for life in general!