Thankful Thursdays: January 5

After a brief holiday hiatus from Thankful Thursdays, I'm thankful that it is back.  No, really, 'cause I love Thankful Thursdays.

Today I'm thankful:
The Englands are moving back to Charlotte.  

My favorite family-by-the-sea and some of my biggest triathlon fans are moving five hours closer to me. Hooray! And, I get to help them move!  (Confession: While I HATE moving myself, I actually like helping other people move as long as they are packed and organized. Just a little tip to keep in mind if you ever ask me to help you move.)

I've finally discovered Downton Abbey.

I had read about this British drama set in 1912-1913 in several places before being motivated this week to go find the full episodes of season one online (first season is only four episodes!). It is beautifully shot and well written.. Season two premieres in the U.S. on Sunday night on PBS (I can't believe I'm watching a show on PBS), so you have time to catch up.

I've had some great workouts this week.

On Monday I finally got back to run/walking again; the first time I've run solo in several weeks.  Tuesday and today I had the chance to Turbo during lunch with some work friends.  Yesterday I got in a game of racquetball. There is no better workout than Turbo, really. Tonight I'm heading out to meet Cindy for another run.  Sweating just makes you feel good.

That Old Man Winter decided to lighten up.
I mean, was it just me, or was the beginning of this week teeth-chattering, see-your-breath, straight-to-the-bone cold? I live in South Carolina, and I have not signed up for that kind of cold. Thankfully, it was gone in less than four days.

That Natalie is sitting up.

Because of low muscle-tone, a symptom or byproduct of Down's Syndrome, Natalie is a little bit slower in some developmental areas.  She started sitting up really well, unassisted for longer periods of time, this past weekend when my parents were up to visit.

For a fresh calendar.
There's just something about a new year; it's full of possibilities. I can't wait to see what 2012 brings each of us.