Once again, I'm definitely blessed with many things to choose from. This week, in no particular order, five of my favorite things.
- Kids' birthdays. How special it is when you're young and it's your birthday? Julianna was grateful for everything she received and it was obvious she felt very, very special. I'm thankful she had that experience, and it definitely wasn't all about the gifts. She loved the special birthday treat she took to school, she loved her presents, most of all she loved the happy birthday letter she received in the mail from a good friend who has moved away.
- My oldest went away on a business trip this week. I love that he took the time to call me and was thinking of me even when he was away. He's an awesome kid (can I still call him a kid?? Yes, I can. I decided.) and I am so proud of our family's closeness. He means the world to me.
- My van in the garage. Mark worked really hard last weekend to empty out enough room in the garage so I could have my van in it for the winter. Heavenly. When I'm loading kids in the van twice a day, it's nothing short of awesome to not have to be out in the elements.
- Top Chef Texas. I love the Top Chef franchise. I wish there was less swearing so I could feel comfortable having Jacob and Julianna watch it too because I know they would also love it, but it's such a relaxing hour of television for me and I look forward to it every week.
- 13 ounces or less. So, I've heard that you can mail anything for first class postage that's 13 ounces or less. I'm not sure if that's true or not, but I'm looking forward to pushing the envelope (ha ha, get it?) and seeing if it's true. This week I stuffed a little tiny stuffed animal into a baby food container, stuck an address label on it and some stamps and mailed it to Rebekah. She got it!!! So much fun. Now, what else is 13 ounces or less???
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Yes indeed, what else can you send me that's 13 oz. or less? I like mail! ;)
I love your list. Hearing from my young adult son was one of my favorites this week, too.
And having the car in the garage! I still celebrate that one, from having to park outside for so many years.
I'm going to try the 13 oz. mailing thing. How fun that will be.
Enjoy your weekend!
Family closeness is everything! So glad for you that your son keeps in touch.
I haven't ever watched Top Chef ... maybe I'm missing out!
Have a great weekend!
What a sweet birthday girl! Parking in the garage sounds wonderful! How awesome that you can mail something like that! I'm going to have to give that a try.
Coming from our old house that we couldn't fit any of our vehicles in to this house that we can have both of them in is HEAVEN!!! Especially in winter. Definitely something to be thankful for. :)
I love Top Chef too!!!!
enjoyed your fff list and wow...i'm gonna try that 13 oz or less thing with my oldest girl and send her something to her college....she loves getting little treats. So, you didn't need to wrap the package? you just stuck stamps on and a label??
Oh, birthdays are SO special. Nice to have your vehicle in where it's warm and dry, isn't it?
I still call my boys "boys," regardless of age! We've been known to push the envelope on the PO quite a bit, with boys away from home.
Have a great week!
I love being able to send little surprises to my girl away from home. I should check out Canada's mailing lowest rates.
Happy birthday to your girl. She seems like such a sweet thing.
Sweet that your son contacts you when he's away from home!
I'm glad it was a happy birthday and that your oldest still thinks to call home. I'll bet you are going to love that garage in the cold months ahead!
Have a happy week,
Catherine
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