The List

I just gave up looking for a list I made a few years back. If I had found it, I would have published it here. It was a list of things I was thankful for. A long list. Several (nine, I think) Thanksgivings ago I casually mentioned to my newlywed husband that I thought I might try to list a thousand things I was thankful for before the holiday arrived. (It's always been important to me to celebrate the meaning of each holiday in some personal way, not just focus on the fluffy stuff.) Probably in an attempt to save me some disappointment, my sweet husband (who knows me better now) told me that I wouldn't be able to make a list that long. Instantly I had a challenge that I had to conquer. I found a fresh legal pad and started writing. Page after page I wrote. Day after day I wrote. I'm not quite sure if I made it to 1000 or not but I know I had at least hundreds of things listed. I thought it would be neat to find that list and read over it. (And count it of course.) In the past nine years I have only accumulated more reasons to be thankful so I should be able to make the 1000 if I hadn't already. Maybe I'll have to start over. Should I go for 2000 this time? (Just kidding Sweetie!!!)

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone! Don't forget to take a moment yourself during what might be a very busy Thanksgiving day and consider what a long list you could write as well!

And the winner is...

Andy Beltz!!! Congrats Andy--your 80's music knowledge paid off! Well, not in the sense that you actually win anything... This week's line was from a-ha's Take On Me, a definite 80's classic!

80's Mystery Song Lyric

Let's see if this week's contest goes better than last week's...

So needless to say I'm odds and ends
But that's me, stumbling away

Know it? Email me the title and artist.

My Last Week

I have really had trouble keeping up on the blogging! Mostly I just haven't had anything to say. (Which is an excuse even I don't believe.) This last week has been a little crazy: Last Tuesday afternooon my one-year-old daughter woke up early from her nap crying. I went in to see what was up and she was fine. I hugged her and laid her back down. About 20 minutes later more crying and I open the door to find--well, not a pretty sight. She was sick and I had a huge mess to clean up. My Fresno sister was supposed to be over at any minute with her newborn and my SoCal sister was about 30 minutes away from my house coming to visit with her baby boy. The 48-hour sister-fest I had planned on enjoying was suddenly replaced by a week of cancelled plans, staying home, and wondering who was going to be sick next. I am very glad to be well again. Spending an afternoon with stomach pains so bad you are hoping you throw up makes you appreciate your health once it's back!

Plans cancelled:
- Playing with nephews
- Staying up late with sisters
- Dinner out with sisters, mom, and families
- Baking Christmas cookies with sisters
- Choir practice (twice)
- Bible study
- Leading worship
- Dessert event at church
- Picnic at park with friends

Sickness schedule:
- Tuesday/Wednesday - baby girl
- Thursday/Friday/Saturday - me
- Saturday/Sunday - my boy
- Monday/Tuesday/??? - my hubby (though he doesn't seem to be getting the worst of it)

And the winner is...

...no one! Want a second chance? How about:

Dont worry 'bout nothing cause it wont take long.
We're gonna put you in a trance with a funky song

You say you still don't know it, huh? Really, I think some of you are afraid to own up to knowing the words to this New Kids On The Block song: "Hangin' Tough"! At 13 I never would have admitted to liking their music, but once my little sister finally stopped playing her Hangin' Tough cassette over and over, I did sheepishly ask to borrow it.

80's Mystery Song Lyric

I've got one for you this week! Here it is:

Don't worry 'bout nothing cause it won't take long

Email me the title and artist. First one with the right answer wins!