My five on a snowy Friday

1. I am so thankful that both the boys have had great checkups with the eye doctor. Jarod won't have to go back for a whole year. Andrew doesn't have to go back until July and then he might be able to get rid of his bifocals. It seems like for the last 6 years we have been going to the eye doctor every other month. It's good to have a doctor that we can trust, but it's also good to not have to see him so regularly!

2. I enjoyed our snow day this week. The boys and I went to lunch and then ran some errands. I'm not sure why the schools were closed, but I'm thankful that i got a day to play with my boys.

3. Unfortunately, Eric came down with strep again on the snow day. So, he was home sick. I'm thankful that he is better today and went back to work.

4. My mom's birthday was Wed. I won't mention her age because she would let me have it! I am thankful for her life and others that have been impacted by her friendship. She is amazing with the elderly. She knows several of the residents that live in the unit of the nursing home with my Grandma. My mom faithfully checks on them as well. I am inspired by that!

5. I am thankful for the burden lifted off my shoulders. I have decided not to send out Christmas cards/letter/picture this year. With all of us being sick at some point throughout the month of December and the changes that came with the power outages, I have lost my spark to get them done. I think I will post my letter here this week and send it over e-mail. Hopefully, that isn't lame. On the bright side, I have cards waiting for me next year!