It's the Little Things... Being Grateful

I really like Ashley's It's The Little Things linkup, especially right now, because I feel like life is a bit too crazy right now.  This reminds me to stop and breathe and remember to be thankful for everything I have in my life.

What is so crazy in my life right now is work.  We are basically relaunching our company and I am in charge of organizing said launch, which includes a 5 day training seminar with 25 of our sales affiliates and 3 product launches.  The seminar is desparately needed, the training, the product info, everything that we are doing is desparately needed.  Alll the work that goes into that plus everything behind the scenes is time consuming not to mention doing my every day job requirements, so I am working long days and get home exhausted and ready to comb into bed.  But I need to remember that I have a job and I work with some great people.  Some people don't even have that.

I also had a small victory in the eating department! We had cake yesterday to celebrate a colleague's 25 year anniversary with the company (isn't that crazy in this day and age?? The guys get Rolex watches and the women get diamond and sapphire rings - I only have 24 years to go!!) and there was obviously a big chocolate cake with icing and chocolate shaving goodness.... And I didn't eat ANY!  It felt so good.  I think I'm actually ready to give this WW thing a shot.  And I'm actually getting the urge to sweat so I think I'm also ready to get my butt back to working out, yay me! 

I can't wait to catch up on everyone's little things this weekend :)

It's The Little Things

I have received some very sweet comments from a beautiful redhead (I hold a special place in my heart for Gingers - my hubby is one!) and ever since I first laid eyes on it I have loved her blog.  Ashley from Words About Waverly is a doting momma who adores her little girl and if I ever have a daughter I know where to look for adorable outfits... especially if she is a redhead!

 

Ashley started a link-up a few weeks ago called It's The Little Things meant to capture the little moments in life that can sometimes go undocumented and this is the first time I am joining in.  I am sorry to have taken so long to get on the bandwagon but I am happy I'm finally here!

 

 

I have been lucky and enjoying some quality time with friends and family :)

 

I finally had a good long facetime chat with my sister B!  We have both been away, she is crazy busy at work and they are two hours ahead so we keep missing each other.  I really do love that girl and can't wait to see her again.  I didn't properly appreciate the time I had with her when I didn't think she was going anywhere, and now I practically want to climb inside her purse so she has to take me everywhere with her!  Needless to say I am counting the months until she is back (I can't think about this in years, it hurts my brain). 

 

I had a blast with my book club on the weekend... I have my sister-in-law/bestie K to thank for introducing me to a group of beautiful, smart, funny, friendly and inviting women who have been friends for years but have let me into their inner circle.  Sometimes I feel like the new kid who was invited to sit at the cool table. 

 

I am also thankful that K and I have officially reinstated PLL Tuesday - we make dinner and watch 3 episodes of Pretty Little Liars at K's house.  We have about 29 episodes saved up and K wants her PVR space back and I totally don't blame her.  Plus a little girls time is always good.  I am just super happy she didn't watch them without me!

 



Puppy snuggles while watching Pretty Little Liars - softest ears ever!!



 I am becoming good friends with a new colleague and I look forward to the adventures I already foresee happening... you know when you just click with someone?  Yeah she's one of those :)  The only problem is her name also starts with K so she may end up K2!

 

This is just the tip of the iceberg but I am looking forward to many more posts where I am forced to stop and be thankful for the little things.

 

Oh I sincerely apologize for my lack of photos!!  I need to start taking more!

 

What are the little things you're thankful for in your life?