13/365 • Penguins, mini flashlights and fish

13/365 • I'm grateful for:
Accountants
haircuts
collage football
rubber duckies
the internet
surfing
hairspray
red fingernail polish
blossoms on trees
paychecks
art shows
comfortable chairs
clean bathrooms
indian food
people who recycle
sleep
tickle fights
fancy business cards
Penguins
mini flashlights
fish

Weekend 11-12/365

10/365 Good parents are awesome

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I want to tell you how grateful I am for good parents. I myself have great parents. They are some of my best teachers and I am grateful for them. This post is not just about them. I am talking about people in general who step up to be good parents.

Thank you parents who take time to listen to their kids.  Parents who sing to their children at night and read them stories. Thanks for bathing your children and taking care of them when they are sick. I appreciate you putting them in school and teaching them by example.  Thanks for holding your child’s hand while crossing the street and helping them celebrate birthdays. Thanks for working hard to make sure they are fed and have enough sleep.

Thanks for being patient Parents. You make the world a better place, one kid at a time.

Sincerely, Mimi

Days of the week • 1/9/14 • 365 days

Today I am grateful for:
• Thursdays: Thursday is my favorite day of the week. It's the sprint before the finish line.

• This lady: http://www.wimp.com/womangym/

• Birthday Date Promotions!: www.mimithatonegirl.com

Day 8: Snow Blankets and warm Blankies

I am grateful for the snow Utah is getting. I am also grateful for the blankie I wrap in when I am working from home during snow storms.

Also, I am grateful my husband is picking up the kids today so I don't have to leave the warmth. Thanks Mr. Rogers.

Day 4, 5, 6, 7: Whirlwind of a weekend

Day 4: Birthdays! Instead of pouting for my 30th birthday this month I am kicking off my next decade by having a Celebration Benefit! (Celebration Benefit is code for art show/dinner/dance party) Money raised will go to youth scholarships at Spy Hop, a local non-profit. Visit www.mimithatonegirl.com for more info. You can buy tickets or just donate if you can't make it! Thanks for supporting my birthday wish!

More about Spy Hop: http://spyhop.org/

Day 5: I'm grateful for my Husband when he makes me Shakes for breakfast and making food with my kids.

Day 6: When my kids start feeling better after being really ill.

Day 7: Being able to draw

3: Doing what I love

Gratitude day 3:
I am super happy that regardless what I am doing, there is usually a silver lining. Value exchange is important. If the value exchange is not there, then don't do it! The trick is to be aware of what you personally think value looks like.

Sometimes it is evident. 
Example 1: My job can be stressful. < They pay me money to do my job. I get to draw pictures and design stuff.

Sometimes I get to fish for it.
Example 2: Changing a tire in the snow is not fun. It is cold and my fingers hurt. < I am honing my sweet survival skills and I'll teach my kids know how to do this so they are never stranded.

Sometimes there is no value exchange. Don't do it!
Example 3: I want to light my hair on fire because everyone is driving me batty. =  I have no hair, and now I have burn scars. I apparently was already batty before I interacted with people.

There is usually more then one value exchange is every situation. The more you find, the higher quality of life... and the more adults points you get!

It feels like a Tuesday < but really it's Friday.

Love, Mimi