I am thankful that Chloe is here today - Heather has a friend until 2:00 +. I am thankful that I have heard nothing from girl's camp. With Big Meadow - no news is good news. I could say this everyday - but just so she knows - I am thankful for Amy - she is just the best friend a girl could ask for and the reasons are too long to list but I hope she knows how much she means to me. I am thankful that Sierrah is here to stay (one of my little daycare kids that was only going to be temporary but has decided to stay for good which is great because we've already fallen in love with her. I am thankful that Erin actually misses Natalie and says so frequently -it warms my heart.

Today - Today I am thankful to send a healthy, easy daughter off to a wonderful girl's camp. Tiff has so many worries when sending Brandon off and so I am thankful for not having that worry. I am thankful for daycare families that fit with my family. I am SO thankful that John can sleep through ANYTHING when he has to work overnights or else today would be a nightmare. I am recently finding myself very thankful for nestle quick chocolate milke, the already mixed kind. It's comfort in a bottle for some reason. I am thankful that it's not in the 100's this week.

Today's post is dedicated to my wonderful Mother. It is her birthday and since I'm kind of flaky, completely broke and a big procrastinator - I've created a slide show in her honor. It has some of my favorite pictures (some I'm sure she didn't know I had and some she might not love) - but I love them all. Each one reminds me of some special time or occasion when she was doing what she does best which is being my mom.
I wish I had more of her childhood but I must not have managed to steal that album yet. Anyway - Mom - I hope you have a wonderful day. I miss you and love you very much !

Happy Birthday Mom ! I Love You !!