Gratitude and Humility, Day 9

My heart is full today. Thank you for your kind comments when I was feeling so down. As usual when I am in a funk like this, blessings have multiplied in the last day or so for us. Our Father in Heaven is oh-so-mindful of our circumstances and His tender mercies are all around us.


Grateful for these today:

1. lovely snow
2. trip downtown safely before snow storm began
3. generous sister watching 6 kids so we could attend the temple
4. being in the temple with family
5. genealogy and feeling connected with my ancestors
6. a husband who loves me; the quirks and habits and all of me.
7. my Grammy - gosh, I miss her
8. new tires on the van
9. slippers to wear at home on cold days
10. JEDI FOUND THE COAT!



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This week we had a fun sisters lunch date at Ashley's house. She took this picture of the babies together (5 mos, 8 mos, 9 mos). Don't they look like they are getting caught up in age? It's fun to see them grow together!

We interrupt this Thanksgiving season...

I had such a lousy day yesterday. I woke up with my eye freaking out and I am on day two of wearing my glasses (which I hate) and it makes me very grumpy. My eye is all red and I think my contacts are irritating it. It happened a couple weeks ago, too. Going to the Dr on Monday.

My 7 year old Jedi has now lost his third winter coat. He is the most distracted, absentminded boy on the planet. He loses absolutely everything. Now it's supposed to snow tomorrow. What to do? I cannot afford coat after coat.

My baby slipped and hit her head on the kitchen tile as well.

Grumpy, blah day. I know I should be grateful for many things, I'm just not feeling it today.

Gratitudes, day 8

Things I am thankful for today:

1. my camera didn't break when Princess took it out to the driveway and dropped it
2. more family history
3. lunch with my sisters and all the babies
4. the old van that keeps on tickin'
5. those servicemen that have fought for me in the past and will continue to keep me safe in the future - thank you

Gratitudes, day 7

(Pic courtesy of www.brixpicks.com)


Things I am thankful for today:

1. the squeals during hide-and-seek between Daddy and Princess
2. taco soup Mmmm
3. a replacement stroller from Freecycle (mine bit the dust)
4. two honorable mentions for the kids' Reflections entries
5. surprise visit from my brother bringing me a Dunkin Donut fresh from PA
6. a clean kitchen
7. the kids got back to a good bedtime
8. a baby in her own bed for once (we'll see for how long)

Gratitudes, day 6

Things I am thankful for today:



1. the three diapers that lasted us all day till I could go to the store
2. a fun final day of boys being off-track from school
3. family history - I have more names for the temple!
4. helping sis with the baby
5. raking leaves at mom's
6. the look on the kids' faces when I jumped in the leaves right along with them (thanks, Kristy!)
7. bounce inflatables at Classic Fun Center
8. hearing 'thank-you' from several of my kids who weren't prompted to say it
9. not having to cook dinner once in a while
10. interesting (spirited?) discussions on race/education/opportunities with Strider

Gratitudes, day 5

Things I'm thankful for today:

1. kids that did great in the Primary Program
2. teachers and leaders that love and teach them
3. my mother-in-law's sweet and sour chicken
4. playing pictionary for the first time in ages (and winning!)
5. family history and its inherent blessings

Gratitudes, day 4

Went out today with these wonderful girls from my youth. Have not seen them in way too long. We now have husbands, houses and kids - but the bond we forged as teens remains. So glad to discover my past again. Thank you Facebook!


SO MANY things I'm thankful for today:

1. junior high friends made new
2. the best hubby in the world that brought home a wreath for me yesterday. yes, a surprise fall wreath he picked out all on his own.
3. wonderful siblings who are magnificent aunts and uncles
4. football Saturdays with a BYU win, even if Penn State did get creamed
5. books
6. my new favorite snack, plain popcorn
7. scented lotion (I count 10 in my nightstand!)
8. time away from the kids for a bit to make me a happier mom
9. wearing a shirt without snot stains on the shoulder
10. church callings
11. neosporin for the boo-boos
12. the internet
13. a sweet baby who barely needed one ounce of formula in nearly 5 hours
14. that same baby who loves me unconditionally and falls asleep in my arms
15. great fall weather

Gratitudes, day 3

Things I'm thankful for today:

1. supper that's already planned
2. hubby not working/going to class late
3. anticipating lunch date tomorrow with girlfriends!
4. Penn State's big game tomorrow
5. kids are actually getting along today!

Girls

Overheard:

Princess to her brothers, "Boys are GROSS!! Girls are never gross!"

Gratitudes, day 2

Things I'm thankful for today:


1. the unnaturally warm weather
2. roller blades for the kids - so fun watching them together
3. a husband who isn't mad when he comes home to no dinner (it's rare, but it happens)
4. the chance to be home with my kids
5. having a nurse for a mom so I can call her with questions

Gratitudes, day 1

Things I'm thankful for today:

1. my kids' health
2. a PTA mom that called to tell me Bugs was getting a Reflections award today
3. the pumpkins and pilgrims and shades of orange around my house
4. the kids were home (off track)to help me babysit my niece today
5. my digital camera and how fun it is to use

Good things and stuff

That's what he prayed for.

My son asked Heavenly Father to help us do "good things and stuff" this morning. That's not so hard, right? I spend my entire days doing good things and stuff.

Or do I?


I am trying really hard this month to do more "good things and stuff" when it comes to my family. When I make that effort, it's always win-win. Hubby and I are both vowing to lower our voices more, love more, and make memories more often. We are committing to looking for the positive; the silver lining.

To make it more tangible to me I will be listing my gratitudes this month here on my blog. Join me if you wish!