Even though it was cold today, Patrick and I went to a Christkindlmarket about an hour away. We’ve been to others in the past and found them fun. This one was a little disappointing because it was quite a bit smaller. We usually find a new tree ornament but didn’t see any we really liked. It was ok, though. I’m thankful for the seasonal activity to get us into the Christmas spirit. Plus we stopped for a great burger on the way home.

I was on a mission today to get more decorating done, but I needed to run errands first. Thankfully, I accomplished both. I’m not quite done inside the house, but I did get my pots of greens and front door finished. Well, I may move the wreath…

I’m grateful today for a bit of warmer weather, a couple of hours off work this afternoon, getting a little more Christmas decorating done, feeling accomplished, and spontaneous dessert.

When we had to put down our 18-year-old cat a couple of years ago, the clinic offered different memorial options. We asked for his paw print but never got it. We were pretty upset over his loss at the time and just chalked it up to a miscommunication. But the other day, the clinic contacted Patrick because they had the print after all. It was just overlooked. Today I attached a hook and put it on our Christmas tree. I’m so thankful for this unexpected memento today.

Yesterday I was displaced from my office at work because it was filled with a burning smell when I opened the door. It took quite a while of moving everything to figure out that it was a blown blower on the furnace. My office was closest to it. Luckily, the obnoxious smell was confined to my office and I was able to work out of another spot. Thankfully, today the furnace was fixed, and I was able to get back into my office.

I’m more thankful though for my sister Tammy, whose birthday is today. She’s fun, funny, and beautiful. And I’m glad I got to celebrate with her last weekend.

I’m thankful today for a good latte, help from colleagues, a few cyber Monday deals, and a relaxing evening.

I’m thankful today for safe travel again. My sisters and I all made it back home safely, granted my drive was the shortest. I love seeing my family but it’s also good to be back with my boys. I’m also thankful for them.

I’m thankful today for seeing extended family, including my grandmother and aunt. We took silly pictures and then played games the rest of the day.

I’m thankful for safe travels for my family and myself. All of my sisters and brothers-in-law got together for Thanksgiving at my moms’s. I arrived today. It’s not often that we are together. We went to the Christmas market in town and played Jackbox games way past my bedtime.