January 13th--Day 13--TKD

I love that my girls are willing to try new things with or without their friends, and I am really happy that they are taking a liking to something which actually gives them a worthwhile and applicable life skill!

So today, I am grateful for Taekwondo (TKD)!

January 12th--Day 12--Doggies!

A very busy Sunday left me with no light, no patience to find batteries for my external flash but sleepy victims (I mean models!)

So today, and most days really, I am grateful for the Canine Wonders!

January 11th--Day 11--BBFGX

Today my gym launched new programs, and I got to take pictures again.  This gym has changed my life, in no small way!  The programs are fast-paced, fun and very effective.  The staff is knowledgeable, encouraging and energetic.

Today, I am grateful for these 2 ladies, and the gym I go to!

January 10th--Day 10--Snapseed

I've been told and believe that the best camera to use is the one you have on you--so I've been looking into iPhone camera settings and apps to play with on days that the big camera is not usable (right now the batteries are charging for a big day tomorrow.)

So today I am grateful for the opportunity to explore Snapseed if only for a few minutes before bath time!

January 9th--Day 9--Play dates!

Today we were minus Number 1 as it was her first day of ski club which leaves directly from school (she was gone from 8am until 6:30pm!!!!) So Numbers 2 and 3 had a nice lunch, went to the library to play and get some new books and then we had a little impromptu play date with some friends we don't get together with that often. They had a nice time painting and being silly.

So today, I am grateful for my friends and their children--and unplanned yet sometimes completely necessary play dates!!!

January 8th--Day 8--Ponies!

Number 2 sure does love those My Little Ponies and so far between her allowance, her birthday and Christmas she has managed to snag everything that Build-a-Bear has released for that particular franchise so far! And every time she gets to watch the show, she drags all of her furry friends to watch it with her!

So I am going to say today I am grateful for the Ponies, because they make my Number 2 so genuinely happy!

January 7th--Day 7--innocence!

Today I am grateful that Number 3 doesn't know what blood is at all, and therefore doesn't freak out about it (unlike his older sisters.) He calmly called to me, "Mommy, can you wipe me up?" indicating a tiny droplet on his finger. I don't think he had a clue as to what was on his face.