Whew, one of those days where I took me until 9:48pm (right now!) to catch my breath. Before I down some much-needed Nyquil, I wanted to gather my thoughts on a thankful post. Unfortunately, I feel a bit melancholy today, even though it has been a pleasant day. I took Ian to try on some new pants-he sprouted up in the last few weeks and has a bunch of high-water pants for his emerging lankiness. He enjoyed picking out new pants and we found a few of those favorite "6-pocket" pants that he loves so much. Finding him a nice in-between jacket was not in the cards today, as they all had football logos on them. I want to get him something microfleece that doesn't have pictures on it. Ian's requirement: it must have a hood. We'll keep looking.
The boys spent the evening with Aunt Cindy and Uncle Rick while I attended the Chandler Schools Night of Recognition. The superintendent re-awarded me the Arizona Working Parent of the Year award along with the board members. It was really nice and a bit unnerving as there were tv crews there. I ducked out before the end so that Cindy and Rick weren't too long with the kids.
And I decided that I am really thankful for both Cindy and Rick. They have watched the boys a million times and vice versa. They are our family here. We are spending Thankgiving with them and looking forward to seeing all of Cindy's extended family too. I am so grateful for their friendship and I have no idea how I would survive without Cindy in my life.
6 comments:
Congratulations on the award! Sounds like you had a really busy day.
I'm happy you have Cindy, too. She sounds like a very good friend. We need those!
Congrats on being re-honored. You deserve it. I hope you are feeling better and I know you know I agree about Cindy and Rick. Hope you all have a wonderful time together at Thanksgiving.
friends become family don't they
hope you're feeling better.
Great "thankful" post! And congrats too n the "working parent of the year" award as well! Very well deserved, that one is!
We'll miss you, but we are glad you have such wonderful extended family in Cindy and Rick.
I feel like a schmuck because I am finally reading this. Also, you never need to rush to come back. We have plenty of Sponge Bob videos - or HotPaaaaaants as Connor likes to call him.
You will always be our family and our lives are that much richer having you all as part of our lives. I am so thankful that you will share Thanksgiving with us. (partially so I can have someone else make a dish!)
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