I’m thankful for getting through this very long day. I was at work for a 6 am training and left at 4 pm. I’m not used to 10 hr days anymore, especially when I haven’t been sleeping well. So I’m glad the day went by quickly, and Patrick had dinner started when I got home. Since I had to get up earlier than usual, so did Patrick and the pups. It’s a sleepy group tonight.

As usual, the news today was full of misery. It’s easy to despair when there’s so much sadness all the time. But it does make me feel very grateful for the life I have, even on a cold Monday after a long day at work.

I’m super thankful that most of the snow melted today. We even saw the sun briefly. Spring here is wacky, obviously, but I guess it keeps us on our toes.

I woke up angry. We got about 8” of snow today and are supposed to get more tomorrow. Grrr.

I am thankful that it warmed up enough that a lot melted already, and it should get warmer after the weekend so it won’t last. We ended up hanging out at home all day. Patrick played a new video game and I sewed. I got a couple of tote bags done. Yay!

I’m thankful for getting together with work colleagues to celebrate a retirement. It’s getting rare that someone stays with a company 20+ years anymore, but we have several people at work who have and will be retiring this year. The one we shared dinner with today is our IT guru and the guy “behind the curtain” on a ton of stuff, so he will certainly be missed for his expertise. He’s also that guy who will spend extra time to help and always has a story or silly example to share. We will also miss him for his friendship.

I’m thankful for seeing these signs of spring today.

Laughter. New wine glasses from my mom. A massage. Chatting with Emma. A quick work day.

I’m thankful it was warm enough to walk to the gym and back, so I got sunshine and exercise. I’m also grateful for hamburgers from the grill, plans with friends, and funny memes.

I’m grateful for finally getting my desk cleaned, meeting with an old friend after work, and hanging out with this puppers tonight…

Update…this guy finally joined us…reluctantly.

I’m thankful today for lots of sunshine, a yummy brunch, an afternoon of sewing, and pretty spring flowers.