Thankful Thursday | with the cutest kitten
This week, I am thankful:
for the kittens we saw last night
Sonia and I nearly expired from the cuteness. Look!!!
We had four eight week-old kittens at the shelter for our shift, and oh my word, they were SO cute.
I know kittens are kind of a headache to have in your house, but my goodness, they are just too adorable.
for my delicious oatmeal
Which I am eating while typing this post. This morning's bowl has dried cherries and cranberries, coconut, and fresh strawberries.
that I was able to figure out a biology problem
We got a gene mapping assignment this week that was low on instructions and long on complication.
But I figured it out, and that was very satisfying.
for the warm weather during Zoe's orthodontic appointment
I have to wait outside in my car while she has her hour-long appointments, and last time it was so cold that I had to turn on the engine to run some heat because my feet were freezing.
The time around, it was sunny and I had my windows cracked while I read a book. Yay for spring!
that some of the oak flowers are falling
Our neighborhood is quite tree-heavy, and the trees are overwhelmingly of the oak variety.
Which means that every year, we really, really look forward to the oak trees dropping their dead flowers. Once the oaks are done, that pretty much takes care of pollen issues here!
that the next biology exam might be easier
The last one was a doozy because it included the Krebs cycle chapter and the photosynthesis chapter (which includes the Calvin cycle).
This week's exam is covering four chapters that are significantly less complicated, so Sonia and I both have high hopes about this one being easier!
for library books
I have a bunch of interesting non-fiction books checked out right now, and that makes me happy.
that I can help my pregnant cousin today
I didn't get over there last week, but this week I worked to get ahead on homework so that I could go give her a hand this afternoon.
that I got to see another cousin's new house
He bought a house nearby a few months ago, and I finally got to go over and see it.
I'm lucky to have so many cousins nearby!
that my neck hasn't locked up for a while
I've been faithfully doing my stretches and I've been trying to pay good attention to my form when I work out.
And as soon as I feel those muscles tightening up, I work on relaxing them on my foam roller.
It could be dumb luck, or it could be all of the above efforts, but whatever the reason, my neck has been feeling pretty good for quite a while now and I am thankful!
Oh, that little gray and white kitten: be still, my heart! What a cutie pie!
I am thankful for getting my second Covid shot this morning, for a cute thrifted summer blouse that is lifting my mood even though it's so chilly I have a cardigan on over it, for the terrific ladies I work with (although they will all move on at the end of May and I will miss them), for yummy leftovers in the fridge when I'm not inclined to cook, and the stack of alteration projects on my sewing table that need a just few tweaks to turn thrifted clothing items into really great clothes. I love being able to sew and work some Cinderella magic on clothing.
I know, I cannot get over how cute she is!!!
Bring her home!
I have had many cats in that shade of solid gray, and they've all had wonderful personalities. If I lived closer, she might come live with me. 🙂
The kitten looks like our Marvel, “ Mr. Marvelous”! And his foster brother from Arkansas, Merlin!
What great guys! RIP!
I am thankful for the Earth Day Google Doodle today, which made me smile. I love trees!
That my husband's family is able to plan a memorial service for his Mom, who died over the winter. I had the BEST in-laws, especially her.
That my son could receive his first vaccine.
For the wishes I received for my birthday this week.
That the below freezing temperatures might now be done until fall.
Incidentally, as we talked about daffodils and tulips changing colors a few posts ago, I read a description of a new hybridized daffodil that said over several years, it would "mature" and turn yellow. Guess it is kind of like grey hair.
Such a cute kitten. Looks like he had something to say too! 🙂
Could you share a little more about your foam roller? All the ones I've seen look so big and I'm not really sure how to use one. I'm thinking a roller might be helpful for my own stiff neck.
Thanks!
I'm not sure if it's the same principle or not, but our chiropractor recommends a tennis ball in a sock.
Yes, please! I have awful neck issues. I use a lacrosse ball, but am interested in what foam roller helps you! Thanks!
I love the kitten's facial markings. My calico had an inky black head with an inverted, clearly defined triangle of orange tabby smack on her face, and a white muzzle. She looked like she was put together out of different cats.
I'm thankful that:
Although my husband is in the hospital this week with bacterial pneumonia and a second stroke, he is actually not doing badly at all. His breathing and oxygen levels are pretty much normal now and he is much more clear-headed than he was after his first stroke. Also, he can still speak well. For older readers - he had the pneumonia vaccine - it doesn't protect against all strains, just like a flu shot doesn't protect you against all flu strains. Just be warned.
The thick yellow cloud of pollen that was so prevalent for weeks is finally pretty well gone.
We have a completely fenced back yard. My dog and cat can go in and out the pet door as needed while I am at work and my husband isn't home.
We are having a very brief cool spell. I know that sounds crazy to most of you, but I would like to put off the searing summer heat as long as possible.
I can tolerate moderate amounts of corn and raw dairy in my diet, because hot buttered popcorn is one of my addictions.
Praying for your husband and for you.
Keeping you in my good thoughts, from one caregiver to another.
Thank you so much, Kris and A. Marie.
A. Marie, yes, from one to another. Take care of yourself!
Sending good wishes to your hubby and you. I guess all vaccines are similar in their efficacy. My mom had the shingles vaccine and has had shingles three times so far.
That's frustrating for your poor mother! Thank you for your wishes.
Sending wishes of love, comfort and healing to you and your husband.
Thanks so much Bee. I hope you are enjoying this weather to the fullest.
-I am thankful that tonight's soccer game was moved to Monday because it will be so chilly this evening.
-I am thankful for having a chance to read aloud to my children. We just finished Shannon Hale's _ The Goose Girl_, and it was so much fun. It ended yesterday with my 5-year-old chanting, "He loves her, he loves her, he really, really loves her!" I know that's kinda dorky, but I love it when my kids get into books.
-I am thankful for my warm and fuzzy and pink alpaca socks today because it is chilly.
-I am thankful for my "Vintage Earl Grey" tea (which my son calls bathwater tea since it smells a bit of roses) because it is chilly today.
-I'm thankful that it's chilly instead of freezing because I have things growing outside.
-I'm thankful my husband's doing the grocery shopping today.
1. I found a laundry service. They dropped my clean pressed stuff off today. Won't use them again until fall. Just glad to know they are there. 2. Got publix order yesterday. Perfect. I can make veggie lasagna again. 3. Asking for help digging holes to plant veggie garden for neighbor. Sat with her for an hour yesterday .
Oh, she's a cutie!
1. My cousin's daughter's adopted daughter was born this week and they are so thrilled. She's a beauty with those wonderful pudgy cheeks. I'm so happy for them.
2. My sister and her daughter received their second covid vaccines this week. It will be so good to spend regular time with them again!
3. We transplanted the last of the plants from our old house this week. It feels so good to have that link to where our girls grew up. It was just what we needed to finish making this house our home.
4. I'm thankful for a husband that is always complimentary about what I cook. I can't imagine cooking for an unappreciative husband for over forty years!
5. This may seem silly but I'm grateful that our tiny village was able to get food trucks coming back on Wednesdays and Saturdays like last summer. It was such a treat and such a blessing for them since so many festivals, fairs and events were canceled last year.
6. And, finally, I am so grateful for a God that never tires of all I bring to him. There are scary medical issues in the family right now and to know God knows and cares and is able to heal is profound.
My mom's memorial service was this past Saturday--I'm not gonna lie, the waiting period was tough on me. However, so thankful that everyone attending was conscientious about mask wearing, that my BIL, a retired minister, could perform the service, that a couple friends of mine took the time to drive a fair distance to attend in order to support me, that the weather was pleasant for the committal service at the cemetery, which allowed our family some much-needed time to connect.
On a less serious note, thankful I took the plunge to try L'oreal's 8 Second Wonder Water product on my hair. It's too pricey to use all the time, but my goodness, did it make my hair silky-smooth!
It must have been so hard to wait and I hope this brings you some comfort and peace. It means so much to have people honor our loved ones.
Thank you, priskill. I feel like I'm back at the beginning with my mourning process ..... but I know there are others out there who didn't get to have a service at all or at best, only an abbreviated graveside service, so I'm grateful for what we were able to do.
This week, I am grateful for:
1. The ability to cook. Twice this week, I whipped up dinner in a pinch (work schedule stuff), and while we ate later than usual, it wasn't stressful or hard to look in the fridge and make a balanced, reasonably good meal.
2. I got an iron infusion to manage anemia and I feel so much better!
3. Ben and Jerry's ice cream. Such a nice treat!
4. We're having a cold snap which may kill the cherry blossoms, but I'm grateful that I happened upon a tree near my doctor's office before the snow started, and at least got to enjoy them a bit.
5. My husband is really good at understanding contracts. Since we're trying to rent an apartment, this is so important!
There are few things as adorable and sweet as a kitten. They are little blessings!
Today I am thankful that
* My second Covid immunization is behind me, and I have so much to look forward to.
* The business that I started in January is slowly gaining traction.
* I had a lovely walk with my sister and rescue pup.
* The temperatures in North Florida will only be in the 60s today. July and August will be here soon enough.
congrats on the new business!
Kristen - I do believe you could start a very successful kitten blog. Those pictures are just too cute!!
Thankful this week for....
1. I got my second vaccine shot Tuesday and although yesterday was rough I am grateful that it only last 24 hours and I am feeling much better. I am even more grateful knowing that we have some level of protection now matter how small that might be.
2. Only 15 days left till we leave for vacation....there simply are not words for how excited I am to get away with my hubby and son...my two favorite people in the world to my favorite place in the world.
3. For all of the lovely flowers we got planted in the yard this past weekend. The yard is looking so wonderful and I am excited to see both the flowers and vegetable garden flourish over the summer.
4. I got to drive to my second vaccine appointment all by myself in the wonderful warm sunshine with the sunroof open and may favorite music playing - it was a lovely time to myself.
5. For hot water. We have been noticing that we could not take showers one right after the other without waiting in between for quite some time and then all of a sudden we couldn't have more than 5 minutes of hot water. A quick call to our landlord and we have two new heating elements in our hot water heater. This is especially wonderful as working in the yard and garden and being able to get a hot shower afterwards is fantastic.
Be blessed everyone!
Oh my goodness!! all the cuteness!!! I LOVE cats...I would be taking them all home...I am thankful for my son's 17th birthday today! My daughter's college graduation (magna cum laude "mom brag..") is still going on unfortunately, with the graduates being the only in persons allowed, but I can watch the ceremony online and cheer just as loud! I am super grateful for my 2nd vaccine appt tomorrow (a bit nervous to see if I have side effects, I haven't had so much as a cold since i was in high school) and my son's is next week! Also, my daily fruit bowl with homemade granola and a sprinkle of dark chocolate chips...yum!
I am thankful for receiving the second dose of the Moderna vaccine on Tuesday. I was a bit fatigued and chilled yesterday but that was nothing compared to getting sick. I am thankful for the scientists responsible for producing the vaccines and for the government investing in vaccine development, production, distribution, and administration.
I am grateful that my husband and I celebrated our wedding anniversary.
I am thankful that warmer weather means more time outside with friends. Also outdoor yoga, which is vastly superior to yoga via Zoom (but something I am still thankful for).
I am grateful for take out food. We each eat we want, food we would not make at home, a local business is supported, and clean up is minimal.
I am thankful that my body still works well. I have no real health issues. I am able to get up in the morning and go about my day.
I am grateful for spring. The warmer days, the amount of light, the colors of leafing trees, flowering trees and shrubs, flowers, etc.
1. I am thankful I received my 2nd covid vaccine
2. I had a basal cell carcinoma removed from the top of my head. grateful that it is not worse.
3. I had my steering wheel repaired. Grateful the bill was only $300...could have been much worse.
4. Grateful my cooking skills have impr;oved durng covid. I made a great slow cooker pot of chili. I freeze the leftovers in single serving glass containers great for lunch or a quick dinner.
5. I am so grateful that my son at Ohio State is headed into finals week and will be flying home on May 6th. We are counting down the days!
So thankful for many things right now, including...
(1) the fact that my immediate family members and I have all gotten our first vaccines and are scheduled for #2 over the next couple of weeks (yay science!);
(2) our wonderful public library and librarians, esp. this past year;
(3) that I painted our orangey kitchen cabinets white BEFORE the pandemic struck, which I would never have been able to pull off with us all at home all the time. It has made my little kitchen and our downstairs space so much lighter and cheerier. And I embarked on that project using your tutorial, Kristen, which is how I discovered this blog. So I am grateful for you too! Thank you!
1. That we are going on a weekend trip with some family members! The kids are so excited to see their cousins. And I thrive on variety so I'm excited also!!!
2. For our big Coleman cooler which we're taking on our trip. It belonged to my grandma so it makes me think of her ( 🙁 ) plus it was free to us.
3. For free YouTube yoga videos, which are very helpful for me as I try to lose weight and get more fit.
4. For my children. They are a gift from God and I am so thankful every day.
5. For knowing that good stuff can come with change. It's hard knowing my kids will grow up and start lives of their own, but with that could come good stuff. Like going back to school to pursue something I actually enjoy! My former career was not a good fit for me, so it would be delightful to take classes that spark joy and play to my strengths.
That a friend and her whole family made it safely out of a house fire.
My kid and I got our first covid vaccines this weekend, my sister and bil get their second ones this week and my husband and parents are fully vaxxed.
My husband. Despite us having our kid while still in high school, getting married while we were teenagers and 20 years of military service, we're about to celebrate our 26th wedding anniversary. I really like the guy.
We're finally going out of town next month for our anniversary. We have really mostly stayed home for the last year and I'm ready for a change of scenery.
Cold brew coffee.
That's a marriage story to be proud of. <3 Congrats.
I love that story! And Cold Brew Coffee
Not crazy about cats. I like dogs better. But I am smitten with that Kitten! 1)Thankful that some medical treatment has restored a concerning lab value to normal! I was totally stunned that one tiny pill could make a difference. 2) Thankful for Zoom Master Gardener meetings. It is hilarious watching several above 50somethings deal with technology, but nice to "gather" with like minded friends. 3) Glad to have my vehicle back and in working order. Was without it for almost two weeks. 4) Glad my niece did not mind chauffeuring me to and from work. It gave us time to visit with one another. 5) Glad that the freeze/low temperatures has not seemed to damage flora around here. Hoping for a good morel mushroom season yet!
Thankful
1. That the snow is gone.
2. That my son and his wife’s cross country move is falling into place.
3. More daylight in the evenings!!!!
4. My entire family is vaccinated!!
5. For my wonderful coworkers during an especially hard week!
*Thankful for a helpful mechanic that took care of my low tire pressure on the way to work.
*Thankful for the patience to teach in challenging circumstances. The kids are appreciative of being back to school and are really being careful and just being kids at the same time.
*Thankful for the chance to talk with people in person, behind masks of course, but still being able to really listen to one another in the work setting.
*Tulips springing out of the garden.
*A great dentist that fit me in for an emergency root canal tomorrow, lucky to have him.
*Coffee, coffee, coffee
I hear you on being in school and seeing people, even behind masks -- I think it has saved my sanity lo these last months 🙂
This may be related to thankfulness? I was researching recipes today, and ran across this one for a dairy-free, nut-free cheese recipe.
https://cook2nourish.com/2021/01/aip-cheese-cauliflower-cheese.html
The longest part of this is simply chilling it. I plan to try it. I can tell you that nutritional yeast really does give a cheesy flavor to foods.
That I have lost 5 lbs. I have lost and found them many times over the years..............
That I was able to mow the yard and today, highs in the 70's (pretty perfect for Central Florida)
Being able to talk to family members who live far away for free. I remember when long distance phone calls cost a lot of money and that bill was a SHOCK at the end of the month!
My dad is getting the second vaccine on Saturday, he is super happy. My mom and in laws are choosing not to get it, which is fine, but I am thankful that those who want can get it now.
SCRIBD, just signed up for the free thirty days and am loving the biography (audiobook) of R.C. Sproul. Makes my time on the treadmill go slightly faster....
I am so thankful for: 1. The lovely temps here, it’s been ab 80 in the day with a crisp evening breeze cooling things down. 2. We are expecting rain Sunday, ab 90% chance per the weather people. Northern Cal is facing yet another year of drought so everything helps. 3. That I didn’t hurt myself worse when my big dog tripped me onto the gravel path at our park. Knees cut up, chin scraped, neck back shoulder pain as I did a face plant in the dirt! 4. Although I am very sore and achey, I am able to hobble around and still take care of myself and the dog. 5. My dog. While she isn’t perfect, I love her with all my heart as she is a fantastic watchdog and protector, yet has the personality of Scooby Doo!
Cuteness overload !!
Thankful for:
1. We made it thru our first week of school full-time. It was crazy but we did it. Just half day tomorrow and the weekend :0
2. Thankful for the coolness this week -- cuz it will be in the 90s next week and basically hot for the next 8 months. So, loving the coolth
3. I know I always say this but thankful for my coworkers -- I would end up an ugly headline without them.
4. 7 more weeks of school. 7 More Weeks Of School.
5. Thankful for several Starbucks giftcards that really hit the spot this week. SB is too expensive most of the time, so really enjoying and appreciating the free cold brews.
I'm thankful that my husband and I were able to get away for our anniversary this year. We missed it last year!
I'm thankful that my 4yo handles dentist appointments so well.
I'm thankful that my dad is taking the time to pick my first grader up from school tomorrow and take her to lunch. It's Friends & Family Day (virtual style) and I'm glad she'll get to have the excitement of having her grandpa pick her up.
I'm thankful that I've had 2 kids (sometimes 3) at home this last year of being home most of the time. I love that they have each other to play with and enjoy being together.
I'm thankful for books!
I'm thankful that today is the Friday for me work-wise. Thankful for my husband cooking more since I am working more outside the house. Thankful for water still in the rain barrels. Thankful for plants that grow from cuttings.
1. For my very supportive family who has stepped up while I'm in an intensive month-long training program.
2. That we had enough in our emergency fund (but just barely) to cover a MAJOR oil leak in an underground tank. I was pretty concerned after finding these things can cost over $30K to remediate.
3. For the warmer weather (if you don't count this morning!).
I am thankful for these Thankful Thursday posts! Even though I don't comment much, I've been faithfully checking in on Thursdays to help keep my attitude and outlook in check. You all are a blessing to those of us who are struggling
Ah, this is encouraging to hear. Thank you for taking the time to let me know that these posts help you!