Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for individual characteristics that really make us who we are. I'm thankful that my 2nd toe is longer than my big toe, hence the nickname Sarah Long Toe.

I'm thankful that Sam, who by the way, is the most incredibly strong person I've ever known (both physically AND mentally), has crooked toes, too, but his are all completely out of order, so I can't even think of a good nickname for that! ;) (Love you!)

I'm thankful for my "gentle giant" who cries at any little noise.

And, I'm thankful for...

Maya-isms. Now, let name a few.

1. Doddle=bottle

2. Daddoo Pammy=Daddoo Sammy (one that totally cracks me up!)

3. "Don't worry about it." (and she's not even 2 yet!)

4. Her OCD about constantly having a shoe on her left foot, and so crazy about it that she goes into a full-fledged, horrible, screaming tantrum if we take it off before she is completely asleep...so if you've ever wondered where we came up with the name of our blog address, now ya know!

5. Her OCD about ears. Anytime she's sitting next to anyone, she's always gotta hold at least one ear. This is also a ritual for going to sleep...no need for a blankie or teddy when you've got an ear to hold!

6. Her precious obsession with flowers. Any flowers she sees, whether it be on a wall, in a book, or on her shirt, she's smelling them and "ahhh's" just like it's some Heaven-sent fragrance. (And of course Nana now wears a specific shirt wardrobe, all with flowers, during the week just for Maya's pleasure!)

7. The sweet prayers she whispers before meals and bedtime. Sounds a little something like, "Deaw Jejus, peas hap me be a good gul. Amen!!" Or, "Deaw Jejus, tan too fo dis food, Amen!!"

8. Walking on the very tips of her toes like she's wearing 5'' stilettos...everywhere she goes!

9. Answering the telephone and saying, "Hola!"

10. The way she puckers up to give a kiss--what big, beautiful lips!!!

These are just a few of my favorites...there's way too many to list them all.

What are you thankful for today?