thankful

I have so much to be thankful for. Life isn't perfect but I can't help but think that I am a very lucky girl.

I am beyond blessed with an amazing husband. The crazier I get, the sweeter he is to me. I've been particularly nutty lately and he hasn't batted an eye. Lord how I love him for that! My family who loves me unconditionally - and has yet to complain that every other sentence out of mouth is baby-related.  (Mom & Jill, thank you for listening as I ramble on about cribs and names and every other boring baby topic under the sun.) And I'm beyond thankful for a healthy little baby who is growing bigger every day. (See, there I go again. Baby. Who is currently the size of a turnip, in case you were wondering. They put the strangest crap in those weekly pregnancy update emails. And here I am passing it on to you. You're welcome.)

On top of all those big things, there are so many other little things that have me thanking my lucky stars.

My sweet friend Jill sent the most thoughtful package of baby goodies. These are Baby B's very first gifts and are so special to me!

Books for Baby B's library (one of my very favorites - Love You Forever) and the softest little lovey for Baby B to snuggle up with. Thank you so much Jill - you are too kind! (She is also flippin' hilarious. Her blog has me rolling on the floor laughing. Every. Darn. Time. If you're not reading, you should start.)

I had the best time at lunch today with a good friend. We sat and talked forever, long after lunch was finished. In fact, we talked so long that we overstayed our validated parking and ended up having to pay a little extra for our time in the parking garage! It was well worth it to sit and catch up with a good friend. I'm so glad we work close by one another and can get together for lunch so often. 

I'm also thankful for the awesomely delicious quesadillas and queso we ate at lunch. And for the giant brownie I picked up for the second time this week at the deli next door to my office.  (I probably won't be so thankful when I go back to the doctor and they tell me I've given myself gestational diabetes by eating too many brownies!)

My Mom knows that I've been looking for a cookbook stand for some time. She found the perfect stand and sent it up to me. Isn't it great?

It's hard to see from the picture but it has these weights at the end of a chain on either side, to keep the pages flat. So handy! I love it. Thanks Mom!  

I'm also thankful to be gainfully employed. I should get back to work and stop blogging so I can keep that job!

Hope you're all having a great week. Who else is excited for Thursday night TV? Big Bang Theory, Parks & Recreation and 30 Rock - by far my favorite night of TV!