Cold, overcast with gusty winds today. Today's sheet-washing day. Glad I have the boys to hang out the clothes. That's their payment for the joy of living here. It's not raining (finally), so should dry quickly.
I'm preoccupied today. Wanting to feel Christmasy, but have gotten into the habit of being blue. Must mend that thinking. I have so much to be grateful for, but get so busy with the duties of mothering, I forget the joys. So sad.
I'll switch to thankful mode instead. Today I'm thankful...
....that the whole bottle of Drano seemed to clean out the kitchen drains. Our washer empties into the pipes that run under the sink, so if the sink gets clogged, the washer overfills the sinks. (long story and one we inherited when we bought the house)
...that there's dinner in the house for a couple of days.
...that my husband is cheerful and optimistic here lately (and downright dishy with that beard he's letting grow out a bit).
...with all children being well.
...we have money set aside to shop for the kids.
...for simply today, today is awfully good. My head knows that. Must inform my heart.
Now, as my husband is in the habit of saying as he leaves for work, "Enjoy your day!" (I've told you that before, but it bears repeating!)
I'm preoccupied today. Wanting to feel Christmasy, but have gotten into the habit of being blue. Must mend that thinking. I have so much to be grateful for, but get so busy with the duties of mothering, I forget the joys. So sad.
I'll switch to thankful mode instead. Today I'm thankful...
....that the whole bottle of Drano seemed to clean out the kitchen drains. Our washer empties into the pipes that run under the sink, so if the sink gets clogged, the washer overfills the sinks. (long story and one we inherited when we bought the house)
...that there's dinner in the house for a couple of days.
...that my husband is cheerful and optimistic here lately (and downright dishy with that beard he's letting grow out a bit).
...with all children being well.
...we have money set aside to shop for the kids.
...for simply today, today is awfully good. My head knows that. Must inform my heart.
Now, as my husband is in the habit of saying as he leaves for work, "Enjoy your day!" (I've told you that before, but it bears repeating!)
