Family Living: Abbott Style

I had a blog written.  It was--somewhat harsh, coming from me.  Somewhat, passive-aggressive.  And a lot hypocritical.  But mostly, honest and truth.  I'm frustrated on many accounts, but I've decided that laying it all out in the manner in which I had planned would do more damage than good; and certainly seal my fate as an unpopular blogger.  So instead, I'm going to be the change I would like to see.  I've been silently complaining about the same things time and time again.  I am a true believer of the idea that you only get to complain about something for so long before you have to A.) Do something about it or B.) Stop complaining.  No one likes a social martyr.  It's time to do some growing, and with growing comes growing pains.... Speaking of growing, there is a lot of areas that I need to grow in.  We've done a lot better at attending church lately (three Sundays in a row is something sad to feel accomplished about). ...

I am thankful for Jesus!

Today I am thankful for.....a years time.  I can't believe how fast the past year has gone by.  Our lives have completely changed.  Last year I was still in college.  Pregnant.  Busy beyond belief.  Grading papers.  Dealing with cranky 5th graders. This year, I'm a sahm with a beautiful baby and a loving husband.  It wasn't the easiest year, but every struggle was worth while because of where we are today.  Married young has given us the opportunity to grow up together.  This past year, we have grown a lot.  And as we grow we continue to grow closer together.....I wonder what our lives will look like in another year. 

Today I am thankful for....cloudy, cold, weather.  Why?  Because it slows down life.  Being hunkered down, inside with the ones you love.  Just taking the day slow and enjoying the small things.  The laugh of your infant.  The subtle warmth of the heater.   A

Today I am thankful for t-shirts, free ones that is. Oh and my parents who watch Haley on Mondays when Ian is working so I can play ball.  We are league champs this season.  Won by one with a three pointer at the buzzer.  Cliche, but oh so sweet.  Next round starts in the beginning of Jan.  I can't wait!  I need to practice some bc my game is still not up to par.  I've gone soft.  Whose up for a pickup game so I can practice?  There's a court at the apartment complex, I might have to check it out sometime before it gets too cold.  Also...Unforked maybe my new favorite place ever. 

Today I am thankful for a warm coat.  I have a feeling winter is sneaking its way in. 

Well, I did it.  I quit the gym.  It kinda went about like this..... ....okay maybe not--but they sure make you feel horrible when you cancel your membership. I was spoiled.  You see, the classes at the Bonner YMCA are way better than the classes at the Lenexa YMCA.  I really really tried to be into it.  It was just NOT the same.  I missed the instructors.  I missed my gym friends.  However, I could hardly justify using up gas to go all the way into Bonner when I am within running distance of the other YMCA.  So I did it.  I quit.  I'm justifying this in many ways.  First, I really don't want Haley in their child watch during flu season.  I know, I am turning into one of those "germ" freak moms.  But child watch areas are like a petri dish full of nasty germs.  Second, the classes aren't that great and don't work with my schedule.  Third, I know me.  In the dead of ...