Today I’m thankful that:

• I was able to get away to beautiful sunny California for a few days with my mom and sisters. (Did I already mention that?)
• My sister Ashley found out she’s having a little boy. I’m excited to have a baby around again to cuddle and smell and love … and then give back.  Can’t wait!
• Maddy no longer needs an IEP.  She is doing great in school and has learned to organize herself and stay on task.
• I may make it out of the house today to buy food and a baby shower gift.  Will is starting to feel better. I think a little retail therapy will do us good.
• My husband’s job is going well.  In this economy the fact that he has a job is a blessing and that it is fulfilling and successful is a bonus.
• My creativity was sparked yesterday and I painted again for the first time since the move.
• I’ve been able to scrape together dinners all week even though I haven’t made it to the grocery store yet.
• Erik had a playdate with a friend … who’s a boy.  He’s always liked playing with girls and has had a hard time understanding why, all of a sudden, second grade girls no longer want to play with second grade boys.  Something about cooties apparently.  They had fun playing Star Wars.
• That Jack is getting really good at guitar.
• It’s raining.  Thunderstorms are my favorite, but since those are rare around here, I’ll take a good rainstorm any day.
• We rejoined Netflix. I love getting a new movie in the mail every week. I especially love watching a movie on cold, rainy, winter nights.  I watched A&E’s Pride and Prejudice last week for the first time.  I LOVED it!  I know I’m like the last person on the planet to see it.  What can I say? Nobody shared that little gem with me before.  It seems to be a favorite of lots of people.  And since I’m filling up my DVD  queue right now, I need your help.  On a cold and rainy night while snuggling up with a cup of hot cocoa and a blanket, what is your favorite movie to watch?