This is the thing I need – to count my blessings and move on. I do not want to go into details but let us just say the picture is not as rosy as it seems.

It started at Preeti’s blog and I am so glad she started at a time when I need it the most. The details are simple – For the next seven days I am going to do a post every single day, focusing on 5 things which made me happy or made me feel grateful. This is yesterday’s list.

1. I am extremely glad my mother is here and helping me catch some sleep and not worry about feeding my daughter and me.
2. I am happy that me and R finally headed out for a lunch out. This is the first time in more than a year that we have had a chance to go out alone. It made me feel “me” and not just “mom”. We did end up talking about kuttyma but it was some time out for ourselves
3. I am glad we took kuttyma to Discovery Green park in Downtown Houston. She loved playing in the water park there. She was skeptical at first but enjoyed it later
4. We picked up a ride-on truck for kuttyma and she has been having a blast driving/pushing it. Her smiles made me happy. I cannot believe the happiness she brings into my life. And for her every discomfort is worth it.
5. A friend called inviting us to a surprise party and it felt great to hear about our friend’s accomplishments. They have a lot to celebrate and I am so glad to be sharing their joy

Let us see what Day 2 has in store for me.

Anyone joining me?