Gratitude Journal Day 1

Seeing as this is my first blog I will begin with an introduction of why I've created a blog. First, and foremost, I feel a strong need to express my individuality. Just like everyone else. Secondly, I'm taking a taking a class that has an assignment option of keeping a gratitude journal. Obviously, I'm choosing this option. So, the assignment requires that I record 5 five positive events that I notice each day for 4 weeks. Since it is called a gratitude journal, I am going to begin with 5 things that I am grateful for each day.

Here are my five positive events for today, Wednesday, Jan 16, 2008:

1. It was warm when I woke up this morning (two days of -5 degrees Fahrenheit, 25 degrees is practically tropical).
2. When my son, Gavin (2.5 years), woke up, he told me all about his stuffed animals and then snuggled me for a few brief seconds before wiggling away. Along the same line, when my younger son, Kiernan (5 months), woke up he looked over and saw that I was awake and smiled a very endearing smile at me.
3. I did not have to drive into Anchorage this morning while it was snowing (but Ben did and I'm thankful that he is a very cautious driver and arrived back safely this afternoon). I got to drive in tonight after the plow trucks and sand trucks had finished their work.
4. I am grateful for my aunt and uncle who are almost always willing to have company and shower my children with unconditional love and never ending fun.
5. I am thankful for the opportunity to take an exciting class and see a lot of familiar faces and acquaintances.

Here are a list of other random things I really appreciate:
-hot water in the shower
-comfy pajamas
-20 oz americanos made to perfection
-The white tea I bought on an impulse and have been dutifully drinking to avoid ridicule from my husband. Turns out, it's really good!
-Feet heat in my car
-Grandma's unending patience, even when a baby is screaming
-Pretend play with a 2.5 year old, that ice cream cone is delicious every time I have it!
-Baby snuggles, coos, laughs, smiles
-Pictures
-Family
-Ben
-Intelligent conversation
-Conversation in general

Ok, that is probably enough things for today.

Since the final part of the assignment is to reflect on how you feel at the end of the 4 weeks, I figure I put in a little "feelings" section here at the end.

I feel pretty good. Ok, I feel pretty good most days. I have a lot of good things in my life.... Big, loving family, fun kids, a place to stay, a fun husband, etc. etc. etc.