+ Had a wonderful 4th of July weekend with friends and family
+ My day lilies are starting to bloom
+ Mischief is less nervous about fireworks and thunderstorms - :yay:
+ Ball Zumba class was fabulous last night!

* I still have my parents.
* I had a wonderful long weekend and spent time with both my parents and my grandchildren.
* My wonderful son-in-law who is so good to all of us.
* The knowledge that weight loss is doable.
* The tools that I have to help with weight loss
* My job
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, 3FC, cell phones and Internet

- two healthy days.. I am grateful.

- I made inroads with a negative person - one of DS's friends. He is finally willing to be more interspective about his constant criticism of people.. really, of life. I am happily amazed.

- I woke up at 3:00 am today... the music videos are good company

- it's daylily time... so pretty

- air conditioning when it's so hot

- took my Mom to the ENT doctor and he did some kind of maneuver to help eleminate her vertigo

- family, friends, YOU ALL, internet, fb, cell, faith, music

- my tea egg 'infuser' for brewing tea

+ two decent rains yesterday so no watering required today
+ managed to print the huge Church bulletin run without running out of ink
+ nice visit and lunch with sister Joan yesterday
+ Betty noticed and remarked on my weightloss - I needed the boost so am grateful
+ I now have eight quarts of strawberries dried for winter - yummy in oatmeal
+ William offered to do a dump run for me
+ sunny and hot is the weather prediction for Sunday's Church picnic
+ shasta daisies, red bergemot and yellow loosestrife in the blue glass vase are lovely on my desk

* Found clementines at the store
* Yesterday was 100% on plan
* Things at work are better
* DS is looking to the future
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, 3FC, cell phones and Internet

- three good, healthy days of food - I am grateful

- my friend, LeighAnne, came over to help in the garden

- Meghan is going to Montana to surprise one of her best friends at a baby shower

- my many pots of sedum on the deck...I enjoy them so much

- family, friends, you all, fb, internet, cell phone, faith, music

- having enough

+ another lovely summer's day - perfect temperature
+ sheets dried on the line smell so good
+ great phone talk with Shirley - lots of laughter
+ Ted received his quilt from me and cried
+ little propane BBQ works fine now that it has a new cylinder
+ thought I'd destroyed my accounting program :( but then remembered system restore - whew!
+ the weekend will bring a hiatus in the accountant requests about the audit
+ William's merry men took the bushes to the dump for me
+ a pound of water weight left during the night
+ feeling rested this morning
+ fish fry at the Mill tonight

* Solved a nagging problem at work yesterday
* Yesterday 100% on plan
* My weight has settled down after traveling last weekend, I am down .6 from before the trip. A big blessing because these trips to my parents have been a big problem, weight wise, for me this year. I would be happy to just not gain.
* More than enough
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, 3FC, cell phones and Internet

+ glorious day is unfolding
+ Fish Fry at the Mill went well and made a profit
+ absolutely no "musts" on my agenda today
+ sorted some too big clothes to send to Goodwill
+ slept right through the night without a 3 a.m. potty break
+ blueberries and raspberries with yogurt made a great breakfast
+ the black caps in the wild garden are ripening
+ time to relax, do a few things and enjoy the day

- a really fun time with our neighbors last night...a cookout at one's home with a water balloon fight after

- Mom felt better after her tummy troubles...I went over and we had tea, etc

- pretty flowers

- talked to Aunt Mackie

- my family, friends, you all, fb, internet, cell, music, faith

- garden hose

* Spent today with my adorable granddaughter
* Managed to stay on plan even though we ate out at lunch and dinner
* Staying on plan is getting easier again
* Looking forward to church tomorrow
* Family, friends, indoor plumbing, air conditioning, 3FC, cell phones and Internet

- food good until evening... grateful for any bits of food sanity I can muster

- Mom is feeling better

- talked to my sister

- DH in the garden

- family, friends, you all, fb, internete, cell, music, faith

- new camera

+ sunshine is predicted for the Church picnic today
+ more wee ripe "Red Candy" tomatoes
+ was able to spend most of yesterday in my garden :)
+ figured out how to "fix" petty cash
+ new Japanese painted fern looks lovely in the shade
+ time for me today

I have been lurking but think it's time to join in here.

* for being laid off temporarily and able to enjoy the summer
* for the ability, time off, and money to be able to travel 8 hours by car to visit an ailing aunt last week
* for my wonderful potted tomato and pepper garden - first cherry tomato and first banana pepper are ready to pick!
* for the wonderful sights and sounds of summer as I drive around my town
* for my great 6 year old neighbor boy who chatters non-stop and just brings a smile to my face whenever I see him
* for the support and encouragement I get from 3fc - it's easier to journey with friends

Lin

Hi, Lin. This is one of those good habits and we're glad you've joined us.

Today I am grateful for:
+ a good night of sleep - I feel rested
+ time for myself yesterday afternoon
+ Disney who behaved like a wonder-dog at the picnic yesterday
+ finally finishing the revenue expense predictions
+ red monarda in the blue glass vase
+ being caught up on all laundry for a change
+ nice big bank deposits for the Mill account
+ a decent profit from the Fish Fry
+ my two friendly and happy dogs who both adore me