"I've gotta walk the dog"

An amusing anectdote.

When I go to bed at like 9pm (yes, I got old), I set an alarm for myself to wake up and feed Noah. Usually, I set it for 11pm.

A few nights ago, Josh went to bed early with me as he had to start work at 6am the next day. When my alarm went off, Josh sat bolt upright and moved to the edge of the bed. I said 'Honey, go back to sleep' and went to feed the baby.

When I returned about 20 minutes later, I found Josh still sitting on the edge of the bed, but he had fallen over sideways and was now snoring. If only I had taken a picture. I woke him, as gently as possible, and said 'Go back to sleep honey' and he said 'Ugh, I've gotta walk the dog' in a gruff, half asleep voice.

Clearly, at 11.20pm he does not have to walk the dog. But as he had planned to walk her at 4.30 before heading to work, he assumed it was his alarm clock waking him so rudely.

I cracked up laughing and told him what time it was. I can see some good pranks in the future.

Love

I'm grateful for so many things since beginning to think about it more often. I've been having good days, and even though nothing more exciting is happening, I'm enjoying life much more.

1. Love. I LOVE love. I love being loved, telling people I love them, love hearts, red roses, cuddles, and all things love!

2. A vacuum cleaner. I hate dirty floors so I am grateful to be able to clean them.

3. Ginger beer. It's delicious.

4. A baby bjorn to use while I walk the dog. So much better than using the pram!

5. Full night's sleeps.

6. Kate - for keeping the notes she took at Noah's baby blessing since I lost mine. Thank heavens for wonderful friends (I have more lifelong wonderful friends than any person deserves in a lifetime. I love you all!)

7. Laughter. Doesn't hearing someone laugh, or laughing yourself, just brighten your day?

8. Makeup. Thank heavens for being able to mask what I really look like :)

9. A baby who has learned to put himself to sleep without the tantrum. Not all the time, but most of the time. Ahh.. Don't change Noah!!

10. Life. I have a good life. I'm grateful for it!

Gratitude - Day 2 and 3

Having a new baby means I don't do this every day. But here are some things I was grateful for yesterday, and some things I am grateful for today.

Day 2:

1. I can read, and that I can read quickly and understand the information easily. This is a gift!

2. John Bytheway. I was listening to his talk 'Rough start; great finish'. It's a good one!


3. That my baby slept through the night for the first time - 11pm-6.15. That was fun.


4. My mum visted.


5. I can now fit my wedding rings!

Day 3:

1. The smell of rain - It's so fresh, clean and makes me feel happy!


2. Clean carpet - My carpet rarely looks clean because it's a dark colour and shows up everything. I just vacuumed it so right now, I'm in love.

3. Friends. I just started to list them and thought I'd feel horrible if I left anyone out. So I'll just mention one right now - Alicia. I'm grateful for her because she has really looked after me since having this baby. Thanks Liss!


4. Naps. I love naps. And showers. I LOOOOVE showers.


5. Losing my baby weight.

Gratitudinal Profiling

I've noticed latley that I haven't been looking for the good in things as much as I should. Things are becoming more expensive, I'm overwhelmed at times, and find myself feeling unsuccessful. I have decided I need to focus on being more grateful and positive. Thus 'gratitude profiling' begins.

I am planning to try and think of a few things each day that I am grateful for. I know there are lots, and I may not actually blog it each day, but this is where I'm aiming to be held accountable.

1. A husband who loves me, puts up with me, and is willing to help with the household tasks I find most repugnant.


2. A sweet, sweet baby. I couldn't have asked for a more wonderful one! Sure, he still wakes me up once a night, but he is just heaven on a platter at all hours of the day, so I don't mind.


3. Long hair. I don't know what it is, but I'm addicted to having my hair long. I'm grateful that it makes me feel pretty, can hide my back if my shirt is a little low, can cover my shoulder if the baby has thrown up on me, etc. It's wonderful.


4. A house to live in that is safe, comfortable, and mine.


5. Something to believe in.