I've just finished up some work for the evening, and it occurred to me, as I nurse my Gatorade (spins bottle around to check spelling) and sleeve of Saltines, that I have the time and energy to write a quick blog entry.
Tonight, I'm feeling thankful.
We try to emphasize thankfulness with our little one by referring to things as "good," (like, 'Ooh! Daddy just came back from the store with some good milk!' Or, 'Aren't you so excited to go and play with your good friends? We should be thankful for them, they're a gift.') and through nightly prayers, thanking God for all of his goodness that he shows us every day.
Here is a brief list of things for which I'm thankful today:
- Thankful that our power came back on today after being knocked out by a storm last night.
- Thankful for being clean and comfortable after a day of feeling flu-ish and clammy. Also thankful for getting to enjoy the fragrance of clean, post-bath child.
- Thankful for a kind and hardworking husband. Also thankful that he brought the box of diapers in from the car:)
- Thankful for our energetic and ever-curious kiddo.
- So thankful for rest.
- Thankful that during my experience with jury panel screening I've been released from two deeply unsettling trials. I'm all about civic duty, but I have a hard time watching crime dramas on TV...
- Thankful for good friends.
- Thankful for modern technology--internet, you make accessing information, music, people such a breeze.
- Thankful for fun and helpful work.
- Thankful for endearing Irish blessings.
- Thankful for our safe and lovely neighborhood.
Goodnight good friends. We're so thankful for you, your phone calls, emails, blogs, etc. You're a gift.
