I'm going to be posting my gratitude journal here for this month and next...
1) I am grateful that I had piles of laundry and dishes to get done and that I stayed up late working on them. During that extra 1.5 hours, I was able to soothe children 8 times. (8!) I know that if I hadn't been up they would have been crying and I may or may not have heard them, and if I did, I would have been grumpy from being woken up just after going to sleep. I wouldn't trade those moments.
1) I am grateful that I had piles of laundry and dishes to get done and that I stayed up late working on them. During that extra 1.5 hours, I was able to soothe children 8 times. (8!) I know that if I hadn't been up they would have been crying and I may or may not have heard them, and if I did, I would have been grumpy from being woken up just after going to sleep. I wouldn't trade those moments.
2) I am grateful for good friends. The kind that motivate me to wake up at 5am to go to our ridiculous workout class. The kind who happily watch all my kids. The kind who loan me cake pans in the middle of the night, and throw in their favorite cake recipe books while they are at it. The kind who don't bat an eye when they walk into my messy house. The kind who tag team with me when one of my children start throwing a temper tantrum. The kind who encourage me to be better through their example and the conversations we have. The kind who drive my girls to soccer or school when I'm running late. The kind of friends who are more like family than friends. I'm SO grateful.
3) I am grateful for the temple. We are lucky to have it only 40 minutes away. I took the Twin Falls temple being only a few minutes away for granted, so I'm trying not to make that mistake again. I'm grateful for the feeling I have while I'm there. Sometimes I literally just close my eyes and breath it in. It is refreshing, and I need to fill my cup often. I'm grateful for the thoughts and inspiration I have while there. I'm grateful to look around and see that we're not alone in this journey through life, I am reminded that many have come before us and many will come after. It is all so tightly woven within eternity.
4) I am grateful for Emma's fall break. She has this week and next off from school. She is enjoying sleeping in and doing leisurely things... like taking a bath and eating a bowl of cheerios at her pace. :) I'm enjoying extra cuddles and talks and not having rushed mornings. In short, I have learned that I love school breaks, maybe even more than when I was a kid!
5) I am grateful for challenges that put me outside my comfort zone, that make me stretch and grow. They are good for me, even if I can't always see it at the time. I'm grateful that Jared likes a good challenge and encourages our family to "do hard things" daily. Step by step, I can accomplish anything Heavenly Father places before me.
6) I am grateful for time with my family. The girls had soccer games at the same time this morning, and then we had nothing we HAD to do or go. We got a few little projects done around the house, but mainly we were able to hang out and the kids were able to just run around and play and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. It was a good day. To end the day, Jared and I were able to attend the adult session of our stake conference, followed by treats and visiting at our neighbor's house afterward. I am grateful for dates with Jared.
7) I am grateful for Sundays. I had our bedroom window open last night and woke up to the sound of rain. It was the perfect start to my day. I look forward to Sundays and taking a break from the normal routine of life to focus even more on faith and family.
5) I am grateful for challenges that put me outside my comfort zone, that make me stretch and grow. They are good for me, even if I can't always see it at the time. I'm grateful that Jared likes a good challenge and encourages our family to "do hard things" daily. Step by step, I can accomplish anything Heavenly Father places before me.
6) I am grateful for time with my family. The girls had soccer games at the same time this morning, and then we had nothing we HAD to do or go. We got a few little projects done around the house, but mainly we were able to hang out and the kids were able to just run around and play and enjoy the beautiful fall weather. It was a good day. To end the day, Jared and I were able to attend the adult session of our stake conference, followed by treats and visiting at our neighbor's house afterward. I am grateful for dates with Jared.
7) I am grateful for Sundays. I had our bedroom window open last night and woke up to the sound of rain. It was the perfect start to my day. I look forward to Sundays and taking a break from the normal routine of life to focus even more on faith and family.
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