Rock To Wind A String Around

The week always seems to loom a little large when Albert leaves on Monday morning.  Another headache, the end of season 3 of Mad Men,  a thwarted trip to the newly opened Benefit Brow Bar, and a 3 year old who is really really really in love with dotty diapers, and well, it’s time to remember the things I do appreciate today, including:

1.  the dvr—episodes of Ugly Betty watched on my own schedule–brilliant!

2.  my public library—tis true, tis true, our libraray is rated tops in the nation.  a huge collection, an easy reserve policy–it’s almost painless to pay the hefty fines we always seem to rack up.

3.  Christmas shopping–don’t hate me, but it’s nearly done.  a few things to pick up,  a little wrapping to finish, but really, 88% of the way there, I think.

4.  Glee–I didn’t think I could become a fan so quickly. I puffy heart love  you, Jane Lynch!

5.  books on CD–the long long long drive I have planned to Florida by way of DC is made almost bearable by Beezus and Ramona, Clementine, Encyclopedia Brown, and if I’m really lucky, Mr. Darcy

Lots of other things to be grateful for, and I’d elaborate if it wasn’t so close to the end of the day (shaking ineffectual fist at you, NaBloPoMo!)  Instead, I’ll remind you all of the joys of:

online shopping

OPI nail polish

evergreen scented soy candles

an incredibly beautiful fall (the prettiest in years, I think)

and Liberte’ yogurt

Looking at this list, tomorrow seems amazingly do-able once more.  Thanks gratitude for leading the way!