The sweet things in life

     My last post was a little negative and so I decided this would be an all positive post. It is easy to look at the negative things in life. The tiny frustrations. The annoying upsets. I read something today though that really made me  stop and think. It said "The things you take for granted someone else is praying for." I took that very literal. It could be as simple as a warm and clean bed. Some sweet things today that I am thankful for. I cooked a new meal last night and it turned out pretty good. I spent time with my sister Elaine today. It  was nice since she doesn't live here.  We went on a wonderful boat ride and it was pretty calm even with my busy toddler aboard. When we got back my 5 year old was sitting  close to shore having a snack his MeMe had made him of sliced pears and pretzels saying "How was your boat ride?" ( He can be really thoughtful) My mother-in-law when she makes me feel like I am doing a great job . My Aunt Brenda when she calls to talk about nothing special but the whole phone call ends up being special. How Billy left me a really sweet note. How the boys play in the sand and build stuff. My new book I'm reading. The Bible Study I wake up early to work on. The smell of my Pumpkin candles burning. Having lunch with Tanner at school. The house when its clean and in order. (Sorry I am a much more peaceful and organized mama this way) The mail I get from my Aunt Leah with new recipes. Taking Holden to a new park and collecting Pine Cones.  My mom sending me a new Daily Bread in the mail. A day with just Holden while daddy had a day with just Tanner. Pony rides with Holden at his little buddies birthday party. Scones and coffee with one of my favorite girls Jessica while our boys played.  All of these things have happened in the last week and I am so thankful. I could type for a long time on gratitude. I am smiling because already my mind is focused on the positive.  I have been doing a Bible Study and learning a lot about the Israelites and how they would get what they prayed for and then complain! I was like wow how many times have I done that in my life. Thank you God for all the blessings. My kids get dirty and make huge messes. Sometimes they do the EXACT OPPOSITE of what I ask. And on some days I am really loud. BUT oh I am grateful though!! Super grateful. I am grateful for being me and the family God gave me.