Well, today i got a piece of mail that was evidently misdelivered to them. And he scrawled a rude note on it before sticking it back in the mail to us. Such a bitter, ugly soul he has. So now all those angry feelings are back on the surface and i really really really do not want them there. I was tempted to take a red pen to it and fix his grammatical errors (NOT the brightest bulb) and send it back to them, but decided to let it go.
So instead, i am going to focus on my blessings (everyone now..."When upon life's billows you are tempest tossed, When you are discouraged thinking all is lost, Count your many blessings name them one by one, And it will surprise you what the Lord has done..." La la la la laaaaaa!).
I am grateful:
- for my two healthy, beautiful, crazy, vibrant children
- for my husband who adores me, helps and supports and works to better our lives
- that my home is filled with laughter--giggly, shrieking, chaotic, hiccup-inducing laughter
- for my house. That it's not only our shelter, but also becoming our home. It's starting to feel warm and inviting and comfortable as we live here longer and make more memories in it
- for Doug's stable job and strong work ethic.
- that even with a demanding job, Doug's number one priority is still us.
- that Doug wants and likes to be home with us!
- for our reliable vehicles, good food, clean water, modern conveniences (like washer/dryers, dishwashers and the internet)
- for the incredible Colorado autumn we've enjoyed this year!
- for my job. I enjoy it when i'm there and can leave it behind without frets when i go home. I like my co-workers and so far the two days a week i work feels like a perfect balance between stay-at-home mom and nurse
- for Keegen's open-mouthed kisses
- for Bode's spontaneous hugs, "i love you's," "i missed you's"
- for Keegen's wild, climbing, get-into-everything, no-common-sense personality because he makes me laugh and I learn so much from him everyday
- for Bode's more reserved, careful, thoughtful personality because he says the darndest things and I learn so much from him everyday
- for our bedtime routine with the boys because even when it's been a helluva day and i'm so glad they're in bed, i can read to them and sing with them and just be mellow with them for once. And on those days when i feel like i've failed as a mother, i know they love me and they know i love them as they snuggle into me. And i feel a little bit better
- for the leaps and bounds Bode has made with his sensory processing issues. The child amazes me. A future post all to its self
- for the great teachers Bode has right now at preschool
- for my friends
- for my sister who i can call with ANY comment, question, concern, issue, worry, story; etc, and we can relate to each other and chat away without judgement
- for my family (my sister deserves her own bullet)
- for my faith
- for the good neighbors we do have, who look out for us and help us
- for my health
- for Butterfinger Bells. Oh my gosh. Definitely can't eat just one.
- for this blog forum that acts as my journal and helps me feel creative and gets my feelings out when need be
Oh. I think i'll stop now. Maybe i'll add more later. I do feel better.
3 comments:
These are good things to be grateful for, all. But what I REALLY want to know is what the note said!! I know, I know, you put that whole part in small print so we wouldn't focus on it, but my interest is piqued!
I am sorry for your horrible neighbor issues, but what a great thing to turn around and count your blessings after that! Very inspiring! I love the bedtime routine one - it's so true how nice and cozy it is after a crazy day to read a story and say prayers with my kids.
Ditto on the bedtime routine, Ashlee. I realized once that if I lost my family tomorrow I would be forever grateful that I sang and read to them for their entire childhoods.
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