I havent felt up to posting - or doing anything extra adventurous lately....so I thought I would just post a list (thanx for the idea W) for now so that when I am feeling all revved up and lots better I can come back and expand on these with posts and picts....
*missionary zone conference lunch went off without a hitch
*being sung to by missionaries with darling "thank you" song
*dear friends to serve with and for
*watching Ky's eyes get big as saucers and see him get excited about a special gift
*thankful for sweet friends who bring unexpected gifts just because, and because they love us
*listening to my 3 year old squeal because he has "discovered" pockets and how many cars they will hold at one time
*friendly, chatty sleep study technicians
*calm, hopeful, encouraging sleep specialist
*the Food Channel and amazing and wonderful shows that I could watch 24-7 (good thing we dont have real TV)
*YM who come over to hang out and play with Caiden even though they are so much older than he is - big thanx to M & A! You guys are the BEST!
*a friend who is always kind and patient no matter how much I cry and fuss at appts
*a friend who has been given great gifts to be used in my behalf, and that of my children
*a husband who continues to put up with me even when I am in total meltdown
*end of school terms and long weekends
*Georgia Mud Fudge blizzards and Keebler's soft choc chip cookies
*eating cheeseburgers and choc chip cookies with my almost 7 year old
*listening to my 3 year old start to recognize letters and numbers
*hot showers, a tub big enough to soak in for as long as I want
*bedroom fireplace that keeps me from freezing
*flannel sheets and my favorite quilt
*sharing homemade loaded nachos with my big girls
*little bits of sunshine
*finding tulips for a close friend in the middle of winter
*naps
*new flannel and cotton PJ's
*a doctor who has become our friend and doesnt mind me emailing him at home when we get ear infections over a weekend
*health, wealth, and prosperity compared to so many who dont have anything around the world
*forward progress, no matter how small
*"ah, hah" moments when reading scriptures or participating in class discussions
*friends who are willing to babysit at the last minute or when life is so crazy we cant coordinate help for all the big/little people at our house - thanx TONS E & M!
*the sound of rain on my skylight windows and on my white noise box
*enjoying an evening of sisterhood and amazing talents
*enjoying every minute of listening to SB talk about her life experiences, projects, classes, just about everything - she is SO amazing!
*sweet VT who come to give me a lesson, and end up folding all of my laundry instead
*naps
*early bedtimes
*DVD player in the van
*insurance that is willing to cover expensive medical equipment
*looking forward to spending fun bday day with kiddos for shopping, lunch, friends, etc
*watching and listening to little Miss learn so many new words to say and sign all in one week
*Listening and watching Little Miss swapping back and forth calling K "sissy" and "mom" and sometimes having her choose K over me - she loves her sissy
*sleeping in past 5am on weekends
*chinese take out (from our local restaurant or Safeway deli)
*watching movies and eating take out with my sweetheart
*laughing and playing on the Wii with just the two of us
*big girls who are willing to take on house stuff and being the "mom" when I am not feeling well or need to be gone to appts
*Kaeli's awesome art skills
*Ceana's excitement about participating in music at school with friends
*Laughing so hard until I cried with C while we watched her band retreat DVD
*Eating pudding and snacks and watching movies with P and big girls
*listening to sweet comments from friends about my big girls' babysitting skills
*shaking my head and knowing my girls are growing up when both girls are each asked to babysit for different families for multiple weekends in a row
*Listening to K hum and sing while she does everything and anything - music just flows through her...
*listening to kids being excited about singing in sacrament meeting on Sunday
*following friends' blogs and seeing how fun and adventurous their lives are, and how amazingly talented they are
*planning surprises for others
I am sure I will think of more....will add a little of this and that and try to post more soon
Friday, January 22, 2010
Thursday, January 7, 2010
LITTLE BITS OF HAPPINESS
*Playing "rock, paper, scissors" with my 6 year old
*Sharing laughter, cheeseburgers & ice cream with that same 6 year old
*Listening to Little Miss say "bot-tow" and signing milk
*Laughing out loud while reading a set of newfound favorite books
*Macaroni & Cheese w/ extra milk
*Hot meals prepared by our resident "chef" Miss K
*Hymns
*Dragons
*Flannel sheets
*Ocean waves in my bedroom
*Hot baths
*Grapefruit in the middle of Winter
*Listening to the sounds of little people "wheee, I did it!, laughing, whooping, giggles, etc)
*Watching and laughing at Little Miss "dancing" to Dora at the dinner table just because I said "you did it!"
*Listening to Mr C read a simple book
*Boxed chocolates (fruits, nuts, nougat, caramels)
*Finding a box of applesauce doughnuts in the freezer and eating them warm from the microwave (not the whole box....at least not all at once)
*Georgia Mud Fudge Blizzards
*Sunrises
*Watching little people's faces light up as they open presents from a surprise package in the mail
*Getting phone calls from little people to excitedly tell me about those presents
*Listening to my husband give blessings to our children
*Laughing as Mr C bolts out the bedroom door "Hey! My turn was different than you guys!"
*Listening to Miss K sing as she prepares meals, snacks, does homework, does just about anything
*Tucking Little Miss in bed with her favorite "kay kee's" (blankies)
*Watching Little Miss pout and turn her bottom lip out as she says "No! Don't" - she is so cute I cant help but laugh
*Laughing hysterically as Little Mr. makes all sorts of faces, he is so animated, all the time (happy or sad...oh, the drama)
*Email, blogs, scrapbook programs
*Listening as Miss K describes Little Miss with her new baby doll
*Looking at LJ flopped on the front seat of the van after an "exhausting" vet appt, poor thing...
*Toys, books, little people things scattered on the floor in every room in the house (they will be gone all too soon)
*Talking with Miss C about getting her learners permit at the end of the month....scary
*Listening to my children during their piano lessons as they laugh and enjoy music with their our dear friend whom we all adore
*Seeing another little miss cutie arrive at our house in her hot pink cowboy boots
*Doctors, specialists and friends who I know truly care about our family and have helped us through so much over the years
*Emails and packages from favorite "aunts-by-marriage" who never forget to let us know that we are loved
*Seeing my photography enjoyed, used and shared with others
*"thinking of you" phone messages
*Small moments of quiet
*Feeling the joy of my home filled with happy "adopted" kiddos
*Having Mr C finally caught up with his school work, and working ahead....
*Reading a good book along with eating a favorite snack
*Hot Chocolate Deluxe, in a snowman mug
*Sunbreaks
*Sharing laughter, cheeseburgers & ice cream with that same 6 year old
*Listening to Little Miss say "bot-tow" and signing milk
*Laughing out loud while reading a set of newfound favorite books
*Macaroni & Cheese w/ extra milk
*Hot meals prepared by our resident "chef" Miss K
*Hymns
*Dragons
*Flannel sheets
*Ocean waves in my bedroom
*Hot baths
*Grapefruit in the middle of Winter
*Listening to the sounds of little people "wheee, I did it!, laughing, whooping, giggles, etc)
*Watching and laughing at Little Miss "dancing" to Dora at the dinner table just because I said "you did it!"
*Listening to Mr C read a simple book
*Boxed chocolates (fruits, nuts, nougat, caramels)
*Finding a box of applesauce doughnuts in the freezer and eating them warm from the microwave (not the whole box....at least not all at once)
*Georgia Mud Fudge Blizzards
*Sunrises
*Watching little people's faces light up as they open presents from a surprise package in the mail
*Getting phone calls from little people to excitedly tell me about those presents
*Listening to my husband give blessings to our children
*Laughing as Mr C bolts out the bedroom door "Hey! My turn was different than you guys!"
*Listening to Miss K sing as she prepares meals, snacks, does homework, does just about anything
*Tucking Little Miss in bed with her favorite "kay kee's" (blankies)
*Watching Little Miss pout and turn her bottom lip out as she says "No! Don't" - she is so cute I cant help but laugh
*Laughing hysterically as Little Mr. makes all sorts of faces, he is so animated, all the time (happy or sad...oh, the drama)
*Email, blogs, scrapbook programs
*Listening as Miss K describes Little Miss with her new baby doll
*Looking at LJ flopped on the front seat of the van after an "exhausting" vet appt, poor thing...
*Toys, books, little people things scattered on the floor in every room in the house (they will be gone all too soon)
*Talking with Miss C about getting her learners permit at the end of the month....scary
*Listening to my children during their piano lessons as they laugh and enjoy music with their our dear friend whom we all adore
*Seeing another little miss cutie arrive at our house in her hot pink cowboy boots
*Doctors, specialists and friends who I know truly care about our family and have helped us through so much over the years
*Emails and packages from favorite "aunts-by-marriage" who never forget to let us know that we are loved
*Seeing my photography enjoyed, used and shared with others
*"thinking of you" phone messages
*Small moments of quiet
*Feeling the joy of my home filled with happy "adopted" kiddos
*Having Mr C finally caught up with his school work, and working ahead....
*Reading a good book along with eating a favorite snack
*Hot Chocolate Deluxe, in a snowman mug
*Sunbreaks
FOR MY LOVE, MY DEAREST, MY DARLING....
"You have set a crown of roses on my youth and fortified me against the disaster of our days. Your courageous gaiety has inspired me with joy. Your tender faithfulness has been a rock of security and comfort. I have felt for you all kinds of love at once. I have asked much of you and you have never failed me. You have intensified all colours, heightened all beauty, deepened all delight."
- Duff Cooper 1918
You have been my strength in times of weakness, the shining beacon in the darkness. Ever true and faithful, kind, patient, loving, and tender. Things have been so very difficult, and yet you have never given up on me. You give me constant encouragement, support and selfless service. Words can never tell you what you mean to me or express the deep gratitude in my heart. You are the most precious gift I have been given.
Thank you. I love you.
- Duff Cooper 1918
You have been my strength in times of weakness, the shining beacon in the darkness. Ever true and faithful, kind, patient, loving, and tender. Things have been so very difficult, and yet you have never given up on me. You give me constant encouragement, support and selfless service. Words can never tell you what you mean to me or express the deep gratitude in my heart. You are the most precious gift I have been given.
Thank you. I love you.
BE THANKFUL IN ALL THINGS
"Be thankful for the smallest blessings, and you will deserve to receive greater. Value the least gifts no less than the greatest, and simple graces as especial favors. If you remember the dignity of the Giver, no gift will seem small or mean, for nothing can be valueless that is given by the most high God."
- Thomas a Kempis
- Thomas a Kempis
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