Thankful Thursday

I notice that a lot of mommy blogs that I read have Thankful Thursdays.  I have not been keeping up with Wordless Wednesday, but at least I can type a quick ditty on Thursdays (even though I am cheating this week and will back date this entry since it is Friday).  I believe it will keep my life in perspective and keep the focus on the good things, not just the bad.  The reason I want to start now is that Mike has been out of town for the week and I have been a single WORKING mother and it is hard as hell.  So here are the 5 things I am thankful for right now:

1.  Mike.  I didn't realize how much he does to help out around the house and with Gwen (even though I tell him he isn't helping me, he is doing it because it is his house and his child too) until he was gone for a week.

2.  My friend Colleen.  I couldn't imagine going on this journey in life without her.  Our lives/souls are parallel and I know that she will always listen to me even though I may sound neurotic.  She isn't a judgy-mcjudgerson and I love her for that.

3.  Gwen's love for her crib and the toys/books in it.  I couldn't wait to put her to bed each night this week.  I was so exhausted.  I am so happy that she loves her crib so much that she'll play for hours at a time without a peep.  It saved me.

4.  Turkey and Goat Cheese lasagna.  I made a batch on Monday.  Gwen and I ate it all week.  I even used paper plates.  The less I had to do the better.

5.  My remote control to my alarm clock.  I put my alarm clock across the room so I would be forced to get up to turn it off.  Mike got a new one with a remote.  I was able to snooze 5 times this morning without moving a muscle.  I fell back asleep with it in my hand.