The week-before-Christmas Gratitudes

Yikes!  I may have neglected my blog for the past few days…
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So quickly, some gratitudes:

…the birth of the littlest D on Sunday afternoon!!!  Ya!!!  Her momma is a trooper, and I am so excited to get over to their house and steal snuggle with this precious little one (and of course, take some photos! – Check out the maternity ones here)

…getting almost all my Christmas shopping done – I had a marathon (okay, sprint) shopping session on Friday, where I hammered down and got the majority of what I needed.  Sherrie and I did a little more yesterday, and today I have to go bright and early to West Edmonton Mall to be trampled on pick up one last thing.  Phew!

…safe travels by my grandparents and aunt yesterday.  I am so excited to have them here for the holidays 🙂  The bugz are excited to see their Greats as well, although they will probably do their best to hide their excitement at first…

…Leith

…an awesome final Saturday at work.  I am really looking forward to 2010 being my year to shine – excuses and obstacles are a thing of the past.  This coming year is all about me.

…Inglourious Basterds.  Rent it.

…Lose It! – the best iPhone app ever 😉

…a treadmill and a bike trainer in my basement, and the sweetness of running whenever I want to, for as long as I want to.  Bliss.

…reconnecting with a childhood friend after too many years, and discovering that we have a lot in common 🙂  Some people hate the internet, but for reasons such as this, I love it!

…Christmas spirit in all the holiday line-ups.  Calm peace while driving.

…except for the old lady who bashed my van in a parking lot … but for that, I am grateful that no one was hurt, I guess…

…wide, open spaces with trees and fresh air when I step out of my front door

…a visit to see Santa – the best Santa ever – even if the bugz were SO serious!  At least they didn’t freak out.  I think they were a little disappointed after all Momma’s hype about it.

…a new challenge for 2010:  www.bodyrock.tv – I may actually die, but I am so excited to give these insane workouts a try!  I even bought a skipping rope (and told Leith that he has to put it in my stocking, to justify the $5 expense on Dec. 22) so that I am ready to die roll.  Thanks for the tip, Air!

…family, peace and serenity

**21 month update on the bugz, coming soon…ish