A long list of grateful!!

Monday, August 18, 2008

Ok...so it appears I am a few days behind. I assure you I have valid reasons for not checking in sooner so read on...

Today I am grateful for...

1. Having actually completed last week's response, part of my assessment task for Arts Ed, which meant I could actually enjoy my break between tutes and lectures today instead of hurriedly writing my response - Is this what it feels like to not write something under the gun???
2. The Snooze Button on my alarm clock when it is -4 degrees outside
3. Quiet Time - Monday is a very long day at the present so when the kids have finally gone to bed and the house is quiet, I can start to relax.

Yesterday I was grateful for...

1. Waking up at 8.30am and not feeling guilty. It is not often I am able to sleep in but it is always nicer to be able to do so when you don't feel as though you have missed anything or done something you shouldn't have.
2. Being able to share with my Mum taking my daughter to the Sydney Aquarium and her excitement of being there. Watching her run down the ramps and gaze in awe at the animals that live there. Especially the seals (her favourite).
3. Sydney weather - after the freezing temperatures of Canberra, it was lovely to wander around Darling Harbour without a jacket (lucky too seeing as I left my jacket in Canberra).

Saturday 16 August I was grateful for...

1. Taking my daughter to her first professional theatre production - The Phantom of the Opera. It was sensational, she and I were amazed by it. The atmosphere was incredible, the performance thrilling and Anthony Warlow is un - freaking - believable!!!!
2. Bus trips - how else can you catch up on your reading???
3. My Mum's brilliant idea to have a girlie weekend in Sydney - going to the theatre, spending the night in a hotel and making the most of it!

Friday 15 August I was grateful for...

1. Some time away - I love my kids, I love being with them and doing things with them. But I have to admit a small amount of time away from them reminds me how much I love being with them!
2. Nanna naps - Post lunch, Olympic watching, Nanna naps - it doesn't get better than this. A little tip for you - Always set the alarm so you are not late picking up the kids from school!!
3. The countdown - it always makes something more exciting if you countdown, especially when you get to "one more sleep" - at least thats what my kids tell me!

That must be it - All caught up!!