first snow

Grateful today for:
SnOw!  I was just as excited to play in the snow as the kids.

Getting Christmas letters and cards in the mail.

Intriguing books

Christmas lights and decorations

Advent calendar with the kids

Lights

I've decided to keep going with my gratitude lists because it helps me stay focused on all the positives.

1. 33rd birthday celebration with dad in attendance

2. tri-pod for the camera from Brent and the girls

3. time spent outdoors

4. hanging the lights on the tree with the girls

5. having girls home from school over Thanksgiving break

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(Nov. 21st 2012)

Grateful for these 5 things today...

1. visit from my Dad

2. powerful message of hope, truth, and love at church

3. taught the girls how to play a new game-Mancala-The African Stone game

4.  my sister

5. going out in the cold and feeling invigorated

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I've been slowing down on my motivation to take pictures the last few days with the weather getting colder.  But, I did have a couple of 'moments' that I had to run in and grab the camera for.
Grateful for these 5 things today...

1.  When N & B play together in the car.  Why I allow this I don't know (a question that pops up regularly for me).  But, they think it's the. best. thing. ever.

2.  Getting out of the house today and taking all 3 kids to the children's museum.

3.  Anticipating making a new recipe that I saw in Midwest Living.

4.  Birthday cards in the mail.

5. Gift-cards meant just for me. Yippee!

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Grateful for these 5 things today...

1. Attending Finishing a spin class at the gym (killer!)

2. family time

3. talking to some other moms 

4. beating Brent at chess for the FIRST TIME EVER! (victory is so sweet) 

5. the small things

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Thankful for these 5 things today...

1. answered prayer

2. MaryE's grateful heart

3. baking muffins and granola bars

4. making plans

5. phone conversation 

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Grateful for 5 things today...

1. deep-cleaned the house

2. anticipation for birthdays and holidays

3. toddler taking a much needed nap

4. checked off items on the 'really must' to-do list

5. energy to get through the day without feeling worn out

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Grateful for these 5 things today...

1. painted fingernails

2. a stranger helped me load pizza into my car since I had Benj in my arms

3. reading  James & the Giant Peach to the girls

4. dropping off Operation Christmas Child boxes

5. family time

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Grateful for these 5 things:

1. pretend play

2. family time

3. dinner made

4. music

5. relaxing

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Grateful for these 5 things today...

1.  went out to dinner with a girlfriend

2.  went on a long walk with the kids 

3.  fun day with the kids being off from school

4. taking the kids to the gymnastics center

5. new shoes

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Feeling grateful for these 5 things today...

1. MOPS

2. getting a healthy dinner made 

3. spending time hugging and snuggling Benj

4. reading a new book to the girls

5. making progress and growing

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Tonight as I end the day I do not feel thankful, I just feel worn.  But, I know for certain that is why I need to be doing this exercise in gratefulness because I know my focus needs adjusting.

So, 5 things that I'm grateful for today...
1. beautiful white snow flurries
2. feeling useful
3. finished a short book yesterday, and found another interesting read today
4. change
5. warmth in the form of clothing, shelter, a car, and food

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5 things I am grateful for today...

1. going to an Angelina Ballerina musical with the girls

2.  library time with just the girls

3. went to a weight lifting class at the gym and feel stronger

4. heard a good message at church that met me where I am

5. finished a good book and started another

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I'm grateful for these 5 things today...

1.  finally finished this quilt after over a year
2.  went on a long walk with the kids and discovered a new place
3.  ordered pizza for dinner after a long night up with little B
4.  sunshine
5.  text messages from both my brothers

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Grateful for these 5 things today...

1. watching N & B play together in the car

2. working on the quilt after months of procrastination

3. exercising my leadership role

4. fall sky

5. getting organized

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I am grateful for these 5 things today:

1.  siblings laughing and playing together

2. a reminder that beauty can be found in your own backyard

3. my girl setting the table and making name-cards

4. reading books to the kids

5.  seeing inside my daughter's heart