Saying goodbye to 2025 feels a little like closing a well‑worn journal. This year was full of lessons, surprises, and moments that shaped me in ways I didn’t always expect. As we step into a new year, I’m excited for the insights, adventures, and growth still ahead. Thank you for walking through 2025 with me. Through the lessons, the surprises, the shifts, and the small wins that added up to something meaningful. Here’s to a beautiful year to come!
I Am Thankful For:
My almost 3 year old grandson explaining volcanoes to me
My grown children aren't just siblings, they are also friends
Christmas cards
Spending the morning Christmas shopping with my husband
An early Christmas gift
Freshly painted nails
A place to get out of the cold
A clean kitchen
Errands done quickly
When it's read to a dog day at the library
New tasks
Something to help me sleep
Dogs in sweatshirts
Making pierogi with my kids
I Am Thankful For:
Christmas shopping with my daughter
A new soup recipe
Planning our holiday get together
Spectacular sunsets
Playing with my dogs
Christmas shopping done
Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies
A cup of tea in front of the Christmas tree
My grandson napping with my old teddy bear
Ornaments for my book club
The holiday book club meeting
Remote start on cold mornings
Stocking stuffers
A day with no where to go
I Am Thankful For:
Waking up when it's still dark
Sunrise
Spending the day with my daughter and oldest grandson's
Reading in front of the fireplace
The light of the Christmas tree
Beans on toast
Panthers beat the Rams
Ordering new glasses
Pulled pork
An idea for the perfect gift
Christmas cards
No icy conditions
Texting with my sister
The Grinch
Texting with my niece
Homemade soups
