Breaking the Curse!

I've been joking that we are suffering the wrath of some kind of gypsy curse, because we've seem to run across a streak of bad luck in this house.  I had to stop and ask myself, though, if we were really experiencing bad luck or if I was just focusing on the negative things and failing to recognize the positives.  Life is full of ups and downs, right?  I suppose it's just up to us to make the most of it, so that's what this post is dedicated to.  I am such a list maker.  It truly helps me sort everything out.  To balance out the negatives and take away from the attention I've given them, here's a list of things in my life, both big and small, that totally kick ass!

• Being recognized at my agency's annual dinner and receiving a plaque
• Reconnecting with a really dear friend
• Bedtime stories with Oscar
• Finding a favorite toy from childhood for $2
• My first check from our flea market space
• My husband moving to a slightly closer store and the small raise that went along with it
• Parents and in-laws who are super helpful, especially when mama needs a break
• My grandparents- They will always be on this list!
• And all the rest of my family- They're all really awesome!
• My flea market space partner in crime and the ridiculous texts we exchange
• My work lunch buddy who always listens to my rants and silly stories
• Two faraway friends in England and Australia
• The most supportive, loving, and understanding husband a girl could ask for
• Doctor Who, Skins, The Inbetweeners and countless other British TV shows
• Playing with Lincoln Logs and wooden trains with the boys
• Being able to completely unload on the most amazing counselor
• Thrift shopping
• Healthy, happy, and sweet children
• Having my very own space to craft and work in

It feels really good to actually type out these things and I can feel the curse lifting already!  Being able to have this outlet, my blog, is a really great thing too.  Thanks for reading!!