It's done

My dad has a new lung. I haven't been inspired to write about it or much of anything until now. It all came about so quickly, I really didn't have time to feel it. He was put on the transplant waiting list on November 17, and was called to come in for the surgery on the November 19th. A two-day wait is unheard of. It has been a stressful two weeks since the surgery, but now I'm finally starting to feel excited. It has taken me this long to accept that so many things are out of my control. His recovery is going well, he's had a few issues along the way, but the new lung is doing great. He is breathing without the assistance of oxygen for the first time in years. He has a long road ahead of him and a strict medication and exercise regimen to follow. It's all in his hands now. 

Thankful Thursday

1. Friends that stay friends despite political differences

2. More work than I can handle

3. Bedtime stories with my daughters

4. 70 degree days in November

5. Good books

YES WE DID!

I cried and cried and cried. I'm still crying. I am so proud to be an American today. 

For better or worse

Will it please be over NOW? I can't stand the anxiety one minute longer. I need this election to be over.

Not-So-Fancy Pants

I've been doing a great job collecting receipts. I'm collecting and collecting and collecting. 

But I couldn't get them out of my mind - those Levi's that I needed. Notice the past-tense "needed." Yep, that's right I blew it. I already bought them. I have 2 similar pair that I love. In fact, they are so loved they are worn out and getting nasty looking. Now don't get me wrong, I love a pair of old jeans, but every now and then I need something less grungy. Of course I have other jeans that look nice, but they don't fit perfectly perfect like the Levi's.

It has taken me a lot of restraint to not order them online. I've settled for visiting them a few times a week in the hope that it would keep me satisfied.  Feeling the need to shop today, but also feeling all Poverty Party-ish, I was torn. What's a girl to do? So I compromised and went to a resale shop. I shall covet no more. I found my jeans! In. My. Size. For half the price. The exact same pair I have been eyeing for weeks. Seriously, what are the chances? Clearly, the universe wanted me to have those jeans.

Happy Halloween!

Gut diving is a tradition at our house.

Thankful Thursday

1. A good Halloween forecast
2. Headache-free days
3. Math games
4. Walks to school
5. Friday night plans