Friday, October 12, 2007
Grateful Friday, Happy Anniversary & Another Birthday!
So it's been a while since I did a Grateful Friday post so...- My knitting grrrrrls...they make me laugh. My heart swells when I laugh...I need that....and they give it. We had such a fun night last night. :)
- My kiddo. She is grateful and thankful for everything. Today she thanked me for cleaning her pants for heaven's sake. She is such a sweetie. She stretches me and makes me want to be more like her everyday.
- My man. For working so hard for the Buggernut and I.
- My sisters. They are the first ones I want to call when I'm happy, sad, mad...anything...cause I know that they will always be there for me.
- Having an awesome birthday and anniversary.
- Knitting. It centers me and feeds my creative brain.
- Baking cookies with my kiddo this week. We had such a good time...and combined a math lesson at the same time.
- Having the windows open every morning this week! WHAT WHAT...heeeeelllllloooo fall.
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Friday, June 15, 2007
Grateful Friday
- My hubster aka The Mister. He was awesome this week. I had a really hard day today and he was so supportive and did whatever he could to make me feel better. Just getting a nice hug from him is sometimes all I need to calm down and feel more centered.
- Getting to go out to dinner, pottery painting and ice cream with my aunt and cousin last night. It was SOO much fun!
- Finishing a sock that fits like a glove and is absolutely perfect (pics to follow next week!)
- Getting along really well with the MIL. I really really really am happy that we are doing well and developing a nice relationship...it makes life feel so much better.
- Knitting with Michelle for a few hours alone this week. It was a nice break and it was fun to get to know her a little bit more.
- Looking forward to knitting with friends tomorrow and spending quality family time this weekend.
- Hearing happy news from a good friend...and feeling so loved and blessed that she called to share it with ME!
- Getting to have a nice long chat with Embee yesterday.
- Making it in to The Yarn Pirate's Sock Booty Club! WOOT!
Have a fab weekend. Knitting pics and updates after the weekend!
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Friday, June 1, 2007
Grateful Friday
This week I am grateful for:
- Miss Buggernut having nothing but a sore finger after getting stung by a scorpion (she was trying to pet it...). I was a bit freaked by all the side effects that COULD have happened, but she was really okay.
- My new foxy, kicky banner designed by the awesomeness aka Tink of The Art House fame. She rocketh my world.
- Knit night being fantastic last night. We have several new members that are going to start coming all the time! YEAH!
- My husband stepping up to the plate and being really awesome in times of "crisis" (read: toddler getting stung by scorpion) and overall being fantastic this week.
- A great week in general filled with lots of fun playdates, lunches and time with grandma.
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Friday, May 11, 2007
Grateful Friday
This week I'm grateful for:- The cool dude in the pic above who just happens to be my famous Buggernut. The kid CRACKS.ME.UP and I'm so grateful that I get to spend my life being her mama.
- My sisters....and my adopted one.
- My mama. I miss her.
- Being healthy.
- New Yarn.
- An extra long knit night last night chattin' it up with Miss Spiff.
- A full weekend ahead with a scheduled tea par-tay with the MIL and the Mister's relatives.
- Protection.
- Love in my life.
- Good, healthy food in my fridge
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Friday, May 4, 2007
Grateful (& Spoiled) Friday
(Yarn Pirate Superwash Merino Sock Yarn in Rosie, adorable wallet in my signature colors, a yummy lemon verbena candle, a cute stripey matchbox, Cucina Hand Wash and Lotion and some delish Republic of Tea teabags)Hi, my name is Wannabe. I'm spoiled.
This Friday I am grateful for:
- Awesome girlfriends who send you yummy packages just 'cause. (see above)
- Winning a blog contest over at MLE Knits
- Martha Stewart Crafts released at Michael's this week (thanks to Sara for the tip!) which just makes me all gooey and happy with crafting possibilities (anyone want to watch the 'Nut for a week so I can get some of those ideas done...ehem.)
- Getting an enormous amount of deep cleaning and organizing done around Chez Wannabe this week!
- Trader Joe's Salt and Pepper Tater Chips...mmmmm
- Looking forward to a family get together at my aunt's tomorrow
- ROOOOOOOOSIIIIIIIE sock yarn....destined to become these!!!
- Scoring 2 skeins of Yarn Pirate Sock Yarn in Malamute and Pretty Pirate with the assistance of one Plucky Knitter. Muah.
- Having 3 movies that I REALLY want to see waiting for me on top of the TV: The Queen, Black Dahlia and Notes on a Scandal.
- Having super mild weather...it's only 80 today!
- My blooming hanging pot of pink geraniums outside my front door.
- Having health, family and love in my life.
Have a fantastic weekend!
Labels: Flash the stash, girlfriends rock, Grateful Friday, knitting
Friday, April 20, 2007
Grateful Friday
- Knitting was my comfort this week. Knitting and the iPod (affectionally known as WannabeGroovin')
- Embee having a healthy baby boy and being okay herself.
- Getting to IM with my mom this morning from all the way in India.
- Having rockin' friends.
- Fun playdates.
- Not getting overwhelmed on said playdates like I often do.
- New flip flops.
- My health.
- Magenta hydrangeas on my dining room table.
- My beautiful baby girl who makes my life a pretty place.
- Baked Kettle Chips
- Linda's Pineapple Upside Down Cake
- Spiff being willing to drive herself crazy AGAIN teaching me how to crochet AGAIN tomorrow
Labels: Grateful Friday, knitting
Friday, April 13, 2007
Grateful Friday
I'm in a list mood today. Deal. LOL!This week I am grateful for:
- The week being over with. This was a really stressful week and I'm glad I get a fresh slate in a few days.
- Lots of knitting time. I've made myself sit and knit during the Buggernut's naps and after she went to bed this week. On any other week, I work my boooo-tay off cleaning or working on projects during these times which is why the knitting suffers. I finished 2 projects this week because of it and it feels good.
- Cast On - I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE this Podcast. Brenda Dayne podcasts from Wales and she has the most relaxing voice. I can knit and listen at the same time without the podcast taking away my concentration....you knitters know what I'm talkin' 'bout. Same way I can't knit during '24'....I CAN knit during Cast On.
- A warm, gooey chocolate chip cookie after lunch today.
- 3 pints of Haagen-Dazs in the freezer. Can we tell what week this is ladies?
- Being done with Tink's card swap. These things completely overwhelm me...why is that? I am a freaking perfectionist. As it is I am already having anxiety attacks about there being only 1 HANDMADE card in the loot. Pssshh.
- New friends.
- Having curly hair. I never thought I would ever say that...but struggling with Buggernut's poker straight, fine hair makes me appreciate what I have on my own head.
- Spa day on Sunday. I'm getting a combo massage (hot rock, swedish and deep tissue all in one), a mani, spa pedi, eyebrow wax/reshape and possibly a facial if I have time. I am sooo excited. I will be bringing the iPod and knitting with me.
- Beautiful weather. It's in the 60's here today. A welcome change from the 90's we had last week.
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Friday, April 6, 2007
Grateful Friday
So okay I couldn't stay away till next week because I HAVE to do Grateful Friday and all. You know.Here goes:
- Looking back at pics of the Buggernut (like the one above of us in Connecticut in October 2005) and getting warm mushy feelings all over.
- Finally feeling like a normal human being today after 5 days of food poisoning hell
- Deciding to forego knitting last night to stay home and watch The Sentinel (oooo, Kieeeeeeffffeeeeeeeerrrrr....grrrr) with the Mister
- Because of the above, got 2 nights in a row of bedtime at 9pm...ahhhhhh
- Watching the Buggernut's face light up this morning when I gave her a breakfast of a whole wheat English muffin with raw peanut butter, fresh strawberries and kiwi....and have her look at it with wide eyes like I just handed her a bowl of Fruit Loops and Cotton Candy. I love that she loves healthy food.
- A pink hyacinth in a yellow pot on my dining room table. Happy Easter!
- Feeling semi-caught up after working like mad around the house the past few days.
- Knitting tomorrow with the grrrrls.
- LOTS of Rescue work this weekend....fundraiser event tomorrow afternoon and a shift on Sunday. I can't say enough how much I love my work there.
- Getting an invite to go to my aunt's in a few weeks just to lounge by the pool and hang out. I love spending time with her.
- Booking my day at the spa! Woot!
- Having the windows open this morning and smelling that nice fresh breeze coming in.
- Starting a new novel yesterday, The Time Traveler's Wife, recommended by Kelli, and knowing in the first few pages that I'm going to LOVE it.
- Receiving a Calculated Acts of Kindness envelope in the mail this week from Kelli and opening it to see lots of yummy fabric in it so I can start on making pony and clips! Thanks girl!
- Unpacking the box that came this week from Sara and remembering all the good times and love that I feel for my sisters.
- Working on a compilation CD yesterday for Tink's CD/card swap and gettin' all happy about 80's and 90's musac. It brings me back. Anyone remember Jenn and I flippin' our hair while singing 'More Than Words' by Extreme? Dude, we were so hot! LOL!
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Friday, March 30, 2007
Grapefruit...uh...Grateful Friday
Things I am grateful for this week:- Getting to help this crazy grrrrl, Mikael, who pets my shoes on dinner dates, move into her new house this weekend. I love her so much and can't wait to see her.
- Mild weather this week...it has been BEEEEEAUTIFUL here.
- Trader Joe's Toasted Oatmeal Flakes and fresh blackberries
- iPod love
- Blooming daffodils
- Buggernut's laughter
- Espadrilles...me loves.
- Spending time with the grrrls last night at knit night and doing an awesome trade with Spiff
- Having "fresh meat" (okay, new knitters) at knitting last night and this past Saturday. Muahahahaah.....
- Talking to 2 of my 3 brothers this week for good blocks of time. :)
- Pancakes & a movie on a Monday night
- Being healthy this week
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Friday, March 23, 2007
Grateful Friday
Today I am grateful for:
- My Buggernut who makes me laugh and has such a little personality. I love her to pieces. I also love that she loves Peanut Butter as much as I do. :)
- Unexpected opportunities
- Thunderstorms, cool weather and LOTS of rain
- Having knitting needles back in my hands after a decent hiatus. I forget when I don't knit much how much I miss it.
- Buggernut taking awesome naps since we've been home from CT which allowed me to get every room in our house deep cleaned and some big organizing done (read: under the kitchen sink, master closet etc...YEAH!)
- Blooming hydrangea on my dining room table
- Fresh strawberries
- Finding flip flop like slippers at Old Navy in Meriden
- Talking to my grandma yesterday...and hearing joy in her voice
- Having a super fun shopping trip with my MIL on Tuesday. We enjoyed each other's company a lot and it was really nice.
- Having Namaste Needles replace my knitting bag that was faulty and coming apart and it coming in 2 days! GO BUY A NAMASTE BAG from Scout! This company is amazing and stands by their customers, suppliers and their product! That's hard to find.
- Getting to see my knit grrrrrls tomorrow and looking forward to lunch with Anne
- Working at Rescue on Sunday...I haven't been there in 4 weeks and I miss it!
Labels: Buggernut, Grateful Friday
Friday, February 23, 2007
Grateful Friday
- Having a fantastic playdate yesterday at the park with friends, Petra and Stef
- Finishing 2 knitting projects this week! WOOT!
- Discovering my new favorite latte: Grande Organic 3-pump almond latte
- Enjoying knitting last night with the above in hand and a toffee almond bar in another
- Getting a ton of housework done this week so I can actually enjoy the weekend without guilt
- Finishing 2 special projects this week that have been on the agenda for months and feeling a great sense of accomplishment because of it
- Always having warm shelter, food on the table and love from family
- New jeans
- Getting to go on another knitting "field trip" with Anne tomorrow to Jessica's
- Talking a TON to my sister this week and getting all warm and mushy inside about seeing her in a week and a half
- The Mister bringing me lunch home today on the sly...one of my favs: chicken walnut sandwich on whole grain bread, veggie pasta salad and a warm chocolate chip cookie
- The Buggernut napping today so I could enjoy that yummy lunch, watch 2 episodes of 24 and knit to my heart's content
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Friday, February 16, 2007
Grateful Friday
Okay so I've been absent. And busy. And I can't talk knitting cause it's all secretive right now 'cause it's for a few people that read this here blog. Ehem. I promise there will be pics soon. After the gifties are gifted.In Grateful Friday News:
- My sister, Sara and I talked EVERY day this week. Today was almost a record day. Not quite though 'cause I think we've talked a bit longer. By the time we ended the call it was approx 2 hours and 50 minutes. **Okay, Rich, if you read my blog, which would be weird considering you are my BIL, please just erase that from your memory.** Anywho, I'm seriously grateful for my sister, who makes me laugh with random comments about how even though Gwyneth Paltrow is considered an America-hater, she still loves her. Only 19 more days till I see her in person!!!
- My MIL. Yes, I said my MIL. She has been watching Syd for me every Tuesday morning lately so I can get out and have some me time. This past Tuesday I ran 7 ERRANDS...7! ALONE. It was heaven. Yes, errands all you childless people who are shaking your heads saying why is this chic happy about running errands alone and considers that me time...you just WAIT!
- My dh and I have a date scheduled tomorrow. This is a ture novelty since I can't remember the last time we went out alone. We are going here to see this. The dh saw it was coming to town so I arranged for above sitter and we are going tomorrow. I can't wait!
- Getting our van detailed today. It looks SOOO nice. I lurve me a clean car.
- The Buggernut. As crazy as she drives me....she is also so sweet and caring. I love her heart.
- Getting another opportunity this weekend to work at Rescue's Open House. We had 6 cats adopted this past week and we are hoping for more thru this event.
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Friday, February 2, 2007
Grateful Friday
This week I am grateful for:- The Buggernut being creative. I love that she'd rather paint, color (even on the windows and walls), draw with chalk, play with her MagnaDoodle, playsilks etc than watch TV. I LOVE that.
- Trader Joe's Chocolate Peanut Butter Cups
- Organic Half Caff Extra Hot Hazelnut Lattes (yes, I'm semi-back on coffee)
- My taxes being done
- 5 cats being adopted from Rescue this week and Dean, our former foster kitty, being in foster again with a potential adopter!
- Super Bowl Sunday!!!
- 3/4 sleeved Old Navy perfect fit tees
- Having a productive knitting week
- Several knitting trades on Knitty that will result in me getting some Socks that Rock, Lorna's Laces, Socks Soar on 2 Circulars and Austermann Step sock yarn! WHAT WHAT!!!
- Being healthy this week
- Breyers Coffee Ice Cream
- Talking to my mom several times this week
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Friday, January 26, 2007
Grateful Friday
This has been an awesome week really...I got a lot done and I'm pretty much caught up with everything around here finally. Now I can start on big projects like shredding mounds of paperwork from last year, preparing the taxes, cleaning the closets etc...can we say OCD?I'm grateful for lots this week:
- Fair trade hot cocoa....I'm pretty much off coffee (okay, I might break this when I'm in CT and there is a Dunkin' Donuts on every corner...)
- Knit night. I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE getting together with the girlies and knitting away. There is always lots of laughing, knitting help, funny stories and an overall sense of friendship. It really recharges me to be around these women every week.
- Knitting. I am so grateful that I finally found my "thing". It's soothing, fun, and I love creating things from scratch for the people I love.
- My new Starbucks mug. It's pink and brown OF COURSE, and adorable. My wallet couldn't resist it last night.
- The Buggernut. She makes me laugh. I love to laugh. She also gives the best sleepy warm hugs first thing in the morning.
- Walking In Memphis by Marc Cohn. I love this song. I heard it on my way home from knitting last night and walked in the door and told the Mister...he downloaded it right away. It was one of those songs we HAD to have played at our wedding reception. LOVE.
- Booking my airline tickets to go see my favorite girls in March.
- Flannel sheets
- Orange Patchouli candles
- Freedom
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Friday, January 19, 2007
Grateful Friday
- The Mister and I seemed to have dodged the puke bug. Knock on wood.
- The Buggernut is feeling much better. Any parent will tell you how hard it is to watch your child be so sick and not be able to "fix" it...it's a helpless feeling. I am grateful today that she is feeling well and is starting to eat normal stuff again.
- Talking to my sister for insane amounts of time this week. It's really become a bit of an addiction. I'm so looking forward to flying up to see her in a month and a half.
- My pink Chuck Taylors
- The white hydrangea that is blooming in a pot on my dining room table. It reminds me of Nantucket in the summertime.
- Rainy days
- Jack Bauer...yumma yum.
- Having a husband who works incredibly hard and was my rock this week.
- Meeting my aunt for breakfast tomorrow at Wildflower. It will probably be one of the last times we get to do this since she moves in a few months. I love my alone girl talk time with her.
- This yarn I saw this morning at Scout's blog...I'm going to order the pink and brown colorway in the bulky Louet...yummmmm...
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