Attitude of Gratitude - February 13th

Yet another week and still much much for which to be thankful!

1. Four day weekends

2. Patience...this comes in handy with two (almost) two year olds

3. An incredibly thoughtful and heart-felt gift from my husband

4. Deb, Ric, and Grandma Pocock for a great birthday dinner out

5. An evening out to Joe's restaurant in Cleveland...It was an adults only night filled with great friends, laughter, and wonderful food! Thanks for the great hospitality, Joe. And thanks to everyone who came to celebrate my birthday with me. You guys are the best!

6. Madison, for trying her best today throughout our first potty training experience...She was adorably cute and such a trooper. I'm still not sure this is my best idea ever, but we'll wait and see what tomorrow brings.

7. Olivia, for providing me with comic relief throughout the day...She talked my ear off today and kept telling me that "Lidie's funny". Right you are, my dear!

8. Birthday wishes/birthday cards/birthday luncheons/birthday presents...thank you my dear family and friends. You all know me so well and are so thoughtful and generous!

9. Dad, Wendy, and Krissy...They are the three people in my life who consistently ensure that my birthday celebration extends well beyond just one day, either through encouragement to eat terribly (it's your birthday month after all!) or through surprise gift-giving tactics that keep me guessing and wondering. Thanks for helping make it "All About Me" just a little bit longer!

10. I'm thankful that none of my family/friends in Buffalo were affected by the tragic plane crash that happened so close to where I used to live. I'm thankful that Dad doesn't take that flight anymore, like he did when he was working out of Newark but still living in Buffalo. I'm also thankful that Colleen and Biz's mom stepped out of line at the last minute and did not get on that flight. May God be with the family and friends of those who died so unexpectedly...