A Time To Be Thankful

In the spirit of Thanksgiving, I thought I'd start a list of things I'm thankful for, and things that make me happy...

My family
My husband (who likes to take me bowling)
My dear friends
Yummy cozy flannel sheets
Heat
Macaroni & Cheese
My new job
Hot water
Pets
Snow
E-mail
My car
My neighbor Adelle
Sleeping in on Saturdays
Being healthy
Bernice (even when she's grouchy)
Christmas time!
Pumpkin pie
Birthdays
Office supplies
Hiking in the mountains
Snow skiing
Snuggling
Real wood fires
S'MORES!
Christmas Eve
Fred (my stuffed bear)

I am truly blessed! What are you thankful for?

What is the world coming to?

My husband did the unthinkable this weekend. He bought 1-ply toilet paper! What IS this world coming to???

Prrrrrr :(

I realize something...I MISS MY CAT! Banjo was a good cat, but he had two major flaws: he bit (hard) and he shed (A LOT!) So my fantastic sister-in-law adopted him right before we moved. And I have to admit, it was pretty convenient not to have to move a cat along with the rest of our belongings. He's pretty high-maintenanced, and would have, literally, thrown a hissy fit in the midst of turmoil. (So prissy!)
Here is what I miss about my cat. Everyday when I came home from work, he was waiting at the door for me, meowing and purring till I thought he'd burst! He would follow me around the house, winding through my legs (tripping me on many occasions), just waiting until I sat down. Within 5 seconds he would be on my chest, doing his screeching little purr (sounded like rusty gears.) He would not move until I got up, whether it was two minutes or an hour.
I miss opening our bedroom door in the mornings and finding his little stuffed dog waiting, a little present left in the night (I'm glad we don't have mice!)
I miss that whenever I was upset, he would mirror image me - If I was lying on the bed on my side, he was right beside me, touching me with his paw.
I miss his predictability, knowing he was always underfoot, waiting.
Cat hair up my nose - I don't miss.
Near-puncture wounds on my legs - I don't miss.
Furry warm purring snuggling Banjo - Definately miss.

How Embarrassing!

I can't believe it. I actually am creating a blog. I'm not pregnant, so no news to follow there. I did just start a new job, so there might be a few antics in that area. New house - lots of happenings...new town - could be fun. Okay, so there might be a few things to put down. Only who would want to read them? My family, maybe, but just because I ask them to. Emily? Definitely. Sarah? Yes. Husband? He'll probably roll his eyes, call me a dork, and check in sporadically. Well, here's to the start of a wacky (wacko?) journey...