Oh, October . . .

. . . where have you gone?
The last few weeks have been full, and not in a particularly awesome way. Landon has been working a lot. That happens. We finally decided to take away Marissa's pacifier. That was decidedly the opposite of fun. Then our computer died just in time for Christmas shopping to happen. Stupid computer.
So onto things to be grateful for.
1) I am grateful that I have been disciplined in saving money. That makes the stress of having to buy a new computer right now much smaller.
2) I am grateful that soccer practices are finished for the year. Yes, I would like those two nights a week back, thank you very much!
3) I am grateful we are through the worst of Rissa's post-pacifier weaning issues. She was extra crazy from sleep-deprivation last week, so I was spending a lot of my time putting out her little tiny fires.
4) I am grateful, in spite of missing my husband, for his job and that he is in demand at said job. Nothing like job security in our current world economic climate.
5) I am grateful for my mother-in-law, who is always happy to lend me a hand with the kiddos when Landon is working so much. Seriously, I really lucked out when I got her for my second mom. Are you jealous? You should be.
6) I am grateful for my droid. It is a really fantastic thing to have, particularly when your computer dies.
7) I am grateful for the return of fall.

And now, a letter to Autumn:

Dear Autumn,
Oh, how I have missed you, with your wonderfully crisp, cool weather, beginnings of the holiday season and the best excuse ever for my favoritest baked goods. Please never leave me ever again.
Love,
Me