Serendipitous Sunday

On Sundays, I typically feel relaxed and humbled from the week.  Sunday is a day where although I don't attend church or practice religion regularly at this point in my life, I still take the time to offer my own thanks. 

I express gratitude toward the earth and my family.  Reflection is a huge part of me.  I like to look back and determine what went well in my life that put me where I am today.  I grow so tired of others complaining all the time when there is so much to be thankful for these days.

This morning I had the idea of just jotting down a few things about my week that are good, worth remembering, fortunate or wonderful accidents that occurred.  By doing this, I'll be even more appreciative of where I've been and where I'm headed in my path.  I would like to make this a regular part of my blog, if not every week then at least a few times per month. 

Also, Simone at Chocolate Covered Daydreams, a wonderful blog mentor of mine does a regular "Things I've Learned Thursday" which I always enjoy reading.  So she was partly my inspiration too for this Sunday segment.

So here goes, what I'm grateful for from the week March 8 - 14, 2010:

•   I'm grateful for the wonderful time that resulted from visiting with Kirk's mom Debbie (who had stayed with us last weekend through Tuesday).  She entertained Vivian endlessly and now the Diva won't stop asking about her.

• I'm grateful for that Tuesday shopping excursion and the scrumptious sushi lunch I had when I haven't eaten rolls in a long time!

• I'm grateful for my beautiful, funny daughter who made me laugh a lot this week.  She is my workout partner and will often do Jillian Michaels with me.  In between my laughter at her trying to perform the moves, I grunt at the ab exercises Jillian makes me do.  Then as I'm panting and sweating, Viv will offer me hugs and kisses.

• I'm grateful that Kirk is finally over his sinus infection and feeling well again.  I am so very lucky to have a wonderful, loving and comical husband who still makes me laugh after seven years of marriage.  Like yesterday when we played badminton in our yard....  I teased him over getting too close to the net; then he threw me a line from the movie Zoolander that had me roaring hysterically for several minutes. 

• I'm grateful for the beautiful spring weather we had and the family time we spent on Saturday.  Our failed attempts at flying a kite were still fun.  Pushing Vivian in the swing and seeing her happy face was a joy.  Watching Kirk,Vivian and our dogo Bon play and imitate each other is more entertaining than old episodes of The Three Stooges.

• I'm grateful that I have kept up my challenge for March.  I've been doing my workout routine every day and I've gotten in various jog this week.  Although my treadmill is still broken, I've been able to jog outside in warm, sunny weather four times.

• I'm grateful that the new, healthier recipe I made for Rice Krispie Treats came out so yummy.  And that Kirk liked the new ham, potato and corn chowder I cooked too.

• I'm grateful for all the terrific conversations I've had with friends and family members over this past week, even some of my blogging buddies.  They really made my days special.  Dad, thanks for your encouragement and advice as the day of the 5k race nears.

• I'm grateful for everything in my life and to be able to have the abilities to share my life through writing with others.

What are you grateful for today?  What accidents, fortunate or not, have made your week special?