100 Blessings-Big and Small

I had been planning on doing a "100 Things About Me" post for my 100th post. But, after seeing about ten "25 Things About Me" posts on my blogroll in the last 3 days, it felt a little less than original. And, after re-reading my last several weeks of posts, I realized that I could use a little positivity in my life. So, I decided to focus my attention on all the little and big blessings in my life, to get my mind off my problems and my self-absorption (well, as it pertains to how cool I am anyway :)

So, without further ado, my 100th post: My 100 Blessings (in random order).

1. My daughter's smile first thing in the morning. She does this little bounce up and down while she is standing in the crib, holds her blankie, smiles at me, and says "Mama."
2. Hot coffee before dashing out into the frigid morning to start my car.
3. Windshield fluid that doesn't freeze when I squirt it on my window.
4. Warm socks.
5. That John often sneaks a kiss at work when we're alone.
6. Nirchi's pizza.
7. 100% employer paid health insurance.
8. That G knows how to give a hug now, and does so every time we get to that point in "BabyCakes."
9. Listening to G babble and play in her crib before I go in to get her.
10. The nights my husband is able to make up to bed and doesn't sleep on the couch.
11. Text messages.
12. A warm house.
13. Central air in the summer.
14. Summer.
15. My mother-in-law's inground pool.
16. That G loves to have books read to her.
17. That my parents provide a loving, happy, (free) childcare situation for G.
18. 2 wonderfully understanding and empathetic bosses.
19. Freshly painted toenails.
20. My health.
21. G's health.
22. My loyal, excited dog.
23. 2 cuddly kitties.
24. Neighbors who snow-blow.
25. Hot showers.
26. The nights I have the time and desire to make a hot, homecooked meal.
27. Saturday mornings that are usually slow, cuddly playtime.
28. Homemade zucchini or banana bread.
29. My kitchen-aid mixer.
30. The church John and I found and made ours. Even though we haven't been there in too long, people still call, send letters, think of and pray for us.
31. That I do believe there is a HP out there interceding on our behalf.
32. Yoga.
33. Wednesday morning yoga at work (for free, with good people.)
34. That John plays the guitar and mandolin, often.
35. Baby feet.
36. That Giuliana is almost always a happy child. She is rarely upset or whiny.
37. Hand-me-down baby clothes.
38. A good doctor.
39. Playing dress-up.
40. The days that G will let me put stuff in her hair.
41. That her hair is finally growing.
42. Blogs.
43. That John is still friends with the same guys he has known for 2+ decades.
44. That those guys have found incredible wives who have become my sisters.
45. A good book.
46. Cookbooks.
47. Shutterfly.
48. My laptop.
49. NPR in my car.
50. That my peony bushes will be bigger this year.
51. Yogurt.
52. Local music.
53. Watching my daughter figure something out.
54. That Giuliana's Godparents love her and are involved so much in her life.
    
55. Icecream.
56. Brownies.
57. Oatmeal Raisen Cookies.
58. Birthday Cake.
59. That after almost 6 years, my husband still cares to tickle me on a regular basis.
60. That he just asked to cuddle with me.
61. Rocking my baby.
62. Hearty, comforting homemade soup made by a friend.
63. Noggin On Demand.
64. That John and I always end all phone conversations with "I love you." And mean it.
65. That we also tell each other "I love you," several times a day.
66. Good health insurance.
67. Goodnight kisses.
68. Dr. Shaw, my awesome ob/gyn, who believed me when I told him that I knew I would have problems conceiving and didn't make me wait for a year before helping me. That he performed the surgery that enabled me to get pregnant with G the very next cycle.
69. Cookie-cutter cut out sandwiches for G.
70. My nieces and nephews.
71. My home.
72. A husband who waits with me in the cold, makes me laugh, and brings me cotton candy.
73. A hot bath before bed on a cold night.
74. Time enough to actually shave my legs.
75. Taking Giuliana for a walk.
76. That Giuliana loves music.
77. Popcorn.
78. Communication.
79. How Giuliana giggles when she feeds the dog her Cheerios.
80. How she sticks her face in Max's to get him to give her a "kiss," and then cracks up.
81. How she smells after a bath.
82. Scratching off to-do list items.
83. Clean dishes.
84. Tax refunds.
85. STAR rebates.
86. Stars.
87. That G knows and will remember all her grandparents.
    
88. That they all love her so much.
89. A fresh canvas, paints and an idea.
90. Cuddling on the couch with time to watch a movie.
91. G's little round tummy.
92. Bedtime.
93. Good morning hugs.
94. Family that loves us.
95. Maple syrup.
96. That, though we certainly have debts, we have enough money to provide for our family.
97. That we live now, and not one hundred or one thousand years ago.
98. That I am a mother.
99. That sometimes, I hit on some serenity and am able to just let stuff go.
100. That I could easily keep going with this list.