A little bit of Grandma Laura in me:)

Handsome was sick this week, and I went to get him so chicken soup (the good wife that I am). When I ordered it, I made sure to ask for the matza ball on the side. I didn't want to lose any of the chicken soup:)

Notes

A simple I love you note is worth all the gems in the world. Thank you handsome:) The ring is beautiful and I do appreciate it as well:)

Sorry

Telling a person that you are sorry does make a difference. You might think that it's just words, how can they make you feel better? But it really does. When you tell me you are sorry you are telling me that you understand that you hurt me and you won't do it again. So thank you for telling me. I really appreciate it. I know that admitting that you were wrong is not easy.

A Hug and Kiss

A Hug can make all the difference. When Zaidy gives me a hug, I always feel that he truly loves me and is excited to see me. It makes all the difference. It’s a hug that makes me feel all warm.
A kiss can also make a difference. My niece is just learning how to kiss and yesterday she leaned forward to give me one. It was very cute because you could tell that she hasn’t learned yet that your lips tough the other person. She just leans forward with her mouth slightly open to give a kiss. It was very cute especially because I didn’t ask her for one. She just gave me one. Which are the are the best type!

Community Carnival!

Today, after the Raven won (thank G-d), Handsome took me to a carnival. It was a lot of fun. Of course silly me had to hurt myself on a kidy ride. But it was just a nice atmosphere to spend a Sunday afternoon with handsome. Walking around, seeing people we know, eating together and laughing!

Special Friends

I really am lucky with the friends that I have. I have one friend in particular who never makes me feel bad when I call her even when its to complain. I miss her very much and I can't wait for her to come home soon.( Two more weeks!)

Home Depot

Yesterday, I asked Handsome to come with me to buy new fluorescent light bulbs. He said yes without any begging needed. As we were driving one of his friends suggested he just go to Rite Aid. He answered because he liked going to Home Depot and feeling manly. Whatever makes him happy and willing to come and do errands with me!

My Dad and Stepmom

I don't remember a time without my stepmom. They have been married for over I think 18 years or so. Their philosophy on my sister and I keeping Kosher was do what you want but we won't go out of our way to help you. Well yesterday for the first time, they offered to pick up pizza for handsome and I. Thank you dad and mom!

No more cleaning mice cages!!!

This summer part of my job was cleaning mice cages. But no more. During the school year the pay someone else to do it!! Now, I only I have the fun part of the lab. Also last night Handsome surprised me with a whole night planned. He worked so hard and it showed. It was a night to remember and I am the luckiest girl!

Happy anniversary!

Today last year my husband proposed to me and I said yes! Since then my life did a complete 180. But I wouldn't change it for the world. I love waking up and sleeping with him and everything in between. For various reasons we couldn't go on a vacation this summer, but he took off a couple of days from work and we went to several places in the area. The best complement he gave me was "I wouldn't want to spend vacation with anyone else but you."
I love you handsome!

Thank you notes

People were extremely generous when giving my husband and I wedding gifts. My grandmother instilled in my very early on that thank you notes are essential. That lesson has not been lost on me. But my husband and I have taken our time writing them. Thankfully, we finished and mailed I would say almost 95 percent of them. I am so happy they are done. It has been a burden forever. I would like to say thank you to my husband who was very patient with me and didn’t get annoyed at me for begging to finish the thank you notes. I love handsome!

Alef!

I usually don't name my mice, but this was unexpected surprise. I was changing the mice's water when all of a sudden a found a little pink thing in one of the cages. Normally, mice have a litter of two or more. One is pretty unusual. It has been a lot of fun watching his mom taking care of Alef. Yesterday, i put some cotton for Alef and today his mom made it in to a little cozy "crib" for him. It just so much fun watching him and I am going to enjoy watching him grow into an adult. I know that sounds a little weird but hay thats me.

Time

I haven't posted everyday like I said. But Friday I was preparing for shabbat, and Saturday night I went to a wedding. Today I am thankful for time. I realized today that there are certain things that are completely out of our control. Only when G-d wants it to occur will it happen. Two or three years ago, there was something that I thought I could control if I just did x y and z. I thought I had accomplished my goal. G-d works in funny ways, but He knows what he is doing. I am not sure why G-d thought it needed to take three years but I don't see the whole picture. I am just happy that it is over.

Why I am starting this blog

This past year I’ve let certain events and people in my life control my feelings and my life. I can’t let that continue. I need to take control of my life and let my life pass me by in my bed where certain days I would have stayed in all day if not for my good friend. My goal with this website everyday to try and find something that made the day good or what I have in my life that I take for granted and should appreciate more. I am a true believer that what makes you happy isn’t getting more in your life, but in appreciating what you already have in your life. Now I am not saying that I follow this all the time. But I know it to be true.