We had our first Thanksgiving meal of the season for lunch at work today. We ordered turky and ham from Honey Baked Ham and the rest was potluck. There was so much food and it was So. Good.
I’m grateful was a delicious and wonderful Thanksgiving with my workmates.
Gorgeous days like today are so rare in Central Texas. The weather was perfect. It was a nice break from the recent frigid temperatures. I’m thankful for this gorgeous day.
This is the view from my office in west Austin. I admit, it’s real easy to get lost in it.
There’s nothing more peaceful and sweet than a sleeping child. I’m thankful for my sweet sleeping baby.
Alexa wanted Chinese food tonight. Since Donovon and Ava don’t like Chinese food, my Big Girl and I went out for an impromptu mother-daughter dinner date. We just went to Pei Wei, which was okay, but most enjoyable was the time we got to spend together.
I write about the time I get to spend with my girls a lot, and I will continue to as it’s so precious to me. It won’t be long before Alexa is finished with school and out on her own. She’ll soon be focused on a career, and later on a marriage and family of her own. It all happens so incredibly fast. There’s no denying it.
Tonight, it was just us two. We had a great conversation. We talk as adults (which is sort of bizarre to me) while I still do my best to impart tiny pearls of wisdom. Most of all, I just want her to know how much I love her and how proud I am of her. I’m so grateful for my dinner with Alexa.
…Okay it’s actually Julia Child’s Roast Chicken recipe made with love by Donovon.
Donovon and I were talking yesterday about what to have for Sunday dinner when he mentioned wanting to cook a chicken dish. We threw out a couple of ideas and then I said, “Why don’t you just roast a chicken?” I was secretly hoping that he would do Julia Child’s roast chicken recipe, but I didn’t expect he would. It takes three hours to prepare, basting every ten minutes. It’s a chore, but luckily for me, it’s a labor of love for Donovon.
Let me tell you, if you’ve not been fortunate enough to have Juila Child’s roast chicken, you simply have no clue what you’re missing. And if you have, well, you know nothing can compare. It. Is. Amazing. And when Donovon prepares it for me, I can taste the love.
Donvon put some serious heart into his roast chicken tonight, and I couldn’t be more grateful.
I’m so thankful for a cold and rainy Saturday. I cuddled with Ava for a couple hours. I got a ton of cleaning and organizing done in her room. It’s been a great day. I’ve loved every moment of it. And I’m capping it off with a big martini. 🙂
Today I took a brief tour of the Seton Breast Care Center while there to present a donation of recovery shirts on behalf of my firm.
I was amazed at how far breast cancer care has come. It’s been over 36 years since my mother was diagnosed and treated for breast cancer. Yet, I can still vividly remember her mastectomy scar. I was only 4 years old at the time, but I remember going to the hospital to see her after the surgery. Unfortunately, she was in remission for only a few years before the cancer returned.
Mommy was in and out of Seton for two or three years. My sister and I became very familiar with Seton Medical Center. It has grown considerably since then, and thanks to the donations of our community, the Seton Breast Care Center became an addition. The center provides a soothing and comfortable atmosphere for breast cancer patients to receive treatment and care. Having lived through years of watching Mommy suffer through treatments, knowing that the Seton Breast Care Center is available is such a comfort. I’m grateful that our community came together to contribute to the center’s development. And I’m thankful that I was reminded today of my mother and all that she suffered through, and knowing that she’s at peace.
I took Alexa and Ava shopping tonight and then we picked up dinner. I so much enjoy spending time with them together. They are so full of life, personality, and creativity. As they continue to grow older right before my eyes, I cherish these precious moments with them. I’m so grateful for the time I get to spend with them, the memories we create, and that they fill me with so much love and joy.
Donovon and I decided kinda last minute to go see a movie tonight. I had finished reading Gone Girl and wanted to see the movie before it left the theaters. And luckily, I convinced (and paid) Alexa to keep her little sister.
Ironically, the film centered around a bad marriage. We left the theater grateful that we have a good marriage. 🙂 True, we have our ups and downs, but we still very much enjoy each other’s company, and our love and friendship is unconditional. I’m so thankful for my marriage and for a random date night with my hubby.
I’m grateful for all who have served and continue to serve in our military, who courageously uphold and support our nation’s cause, especially My Pop – a true hero.
To our veterans, I sincerely thank you for your service.
Gratitude Daily 