Ten things of thankful

It'a been a busy and productive week. I am in cleaning mode which is exhausting,  but I love the feeling of accomplishment when the work is done, plus "spring cleaning" was way overdue. Anyway, here is this week's list:

1. I am cleaning one room at a time and this week is the kitchen. along with scrubbing and disinfecting I am also redecorating, I am usually able to get a refresh look on a very tight budget and this time is not an exception. I am very happy with how things are turning out in this room.

2. I made apple pie for the first time ever and it actually looks and tastes pretty good. In order to get my excitement you need to know that I am not great in the kitchen, I just know how to cook a couple of things and that's it. But this came out great:

3. Sophia's recovery: it's a slow process but she is getting there. As always, the help from the teacher and PT have been very valuable and I am very confident that Sophia is going to get where she was before the surgery and even beyond that.

4. Last weekend we went to a local farm and Sophia had a blast! She liked sitting by the pumpkins and loved the wagon ride:

5. My mother in law came over to babysit so hubby and I could go on a date. We so needed that! Thank you Nancy!

6. Eric and I are still adventurous, well sort of. We thought about watching the ball game sitting at the bar at Wild Wings for our date, but as we got in the car we decided to take off and drive 50 miles and go to a casino. We only had less than 2 hours to spend there before we had to go back. We were so excited and then sad that we had to leave so soon, like teenagers with a curfew!

7. Sophia is having more eye contact with her grandmother. For the longest time Sophia was not really paying attention to other people when they say hi to her, but lately she is not only maintaining eye contact but she is actually smiling and saying "hi" back to my mother in law.

8.Eric's coworker has been sending me hand me downs from her daughters. Lots of beautiful clothes and I don't remember the last time I bought an outfit for Sophia. I have to think of a way to thank her for her generosity.

9. I finally warmed up to Carmen, Sophia's new 1-on-1, she is very nice and most important she loves Sophia and wants the best for her. I miss Lauren a lot but Carmen has done her best to make sure that Sophia has everything she had when Lauren was her aid.

10.  My wonderful husband sent me beautiful flowers just because! That gesture made my whole week! Thank you baby!

Have a great week every one!