Not Me! Monday

Guess what I haven't done?

I sure haven't gotten slack

with the whole "Not Me Monday" thing.

Even though I love writing NMM posts,

and I love me some MckMama,

I've definitely been slacking.

So, without further ado...

I most certainly know

the value of a good, healthy meal,

and I would never eat

unhealthy, calorie-filled,

Americanized Mexican food

four times in a week.

Nope, not me!

And even if I were going to

eat four delicious, unhealthy meals

within a week's time,

I definitely would never

eat chips and salsa

with three of those meals.

Oh... I would never slather things

in sour cream, either. ::blush::

What can I say?

I really like Mexican food. :)

Something cute on a Sunday :)

Thankful Thursday

Is it really Thursday already?

Seems like just yesterday I was

wondering when Monday would be over.

And now, here we are, and it's almost Friday!

Thursday is a great day,

because on Thursdays, I like to share

some of the things I'm thankful for.

It's fun to look back at other

Thankful Thursday posts

and remember all the wonderful

blessings in my life.

There really is so much

to be thankful for!

Today, I am thankful

that my Nana seems to be recovering well

after having a TIA, or mini-stroke.

I am thankful that my dad is able

to spend some time with her in Phoenix

and to help organize her home

and be a blessing to his mom and sister.

***

Today, I am thankful

for my family-away-from-home

who invite me

to impromptu pool parties,

go out to dinner with me,

and talk and laugh about whatever.

***

I am thankful for the rain

and the awesome spring storms

we've been having lately,

and for the big, bright sun today,

and for my lilies that are getting so tall.

For all these things and more...

I am so, so thankful. :)

Things I'm loving right now

Is it ironic that I included

both a Weight Watchers dessert

and s'mores together?

Well, I'm sorry but I love them both!

There is nothing like a little

something sweet on a hot day!

Well... sweet things are pretty great

on cold days, too, come to think of it.

Really, I guess I just have a massive sweet tooth. :)

Thankful Thursday

Today's Thankful Thursday post is a no-brainer,

because today is a special day.

Today, my darling husband turns the big 2-6!

Today, I am thankful for my amazing husband

because he is a provider.

He works hard and without question,

and he does things he doesn't always like.

When I need encouragement,

he's right there with a hug and a silly smile.

I am thankful for my husband

because he makes the best sweet tea ever,

and because he knows all the words

to every Boyz II Men song ever recorded.

I am thankful for my husband

because he calls me funny nicknames

and because he waits the extra few minutes

to get half cheese, half pepperoni

on our $5 Little Caesar's pizza.

For all these things and more,

I am so thankful.

I love you, sweetie. Happy Birthday!

The end of an era

Man, I'm really going to miss these guys...

Six years have come to an end.

That's a pretty long time to be involved in anything,

if you ask me!

Now, I will admit: Lost did start to get a bit confusing

for a while there at the end.

There were so many plot lines and characters

to keep up with,

that even I, someone who had seen every episode,

had a little trouble keeping up.

I also know that many people

had mixed feelings about the finale.

But, I am not ashamed to admit that I liked it.

It was strangely satisfying for me,

and I thought the last scene was really beautiful.

This is only the second series finale ever

to move me to tears

(the first being Friends...

oh man, that was a good one!).

I actually had to pull out the tissues more than once.

I'm such a sap!

Seriously though, I will miss the show,

but I am a bit relieved that it's all over now.

It was great while it lasted,

but I think I would have lost my mind

if I had to keep up with the mystery and confusion

for a whole other season. :)

I wonder what she's thinking?

Sometimes I wonder

what Daisy is thinking

when she gets that dreamy look

on her little doggy face.

Maybe she's thinking of treats,

or of playing outside,

or maybe she's imagining

what it would be like

to curl up in front of a cozy fire.

Until I learn to speak her language,

I guess I'll never know.