Thankful Thursday #5
Ever have weeks that aren't very busy and you aren't being lazy, but it seems you are unable to get anything accomplished?? Hi, welcome to my week. It's been full of moments that required a whole lot of joy-seeking and gratitude-giving. But, you know, joy is always worth the fight, and, yes, I think sometimes it is a fight.
One rough day VS. Joy... And only Amanda can decide who will win.
A kitchen that looks like it's been raining cocoa powder and frosting globs (you know, in writing that out I actually think that is something that is easy to be thankful for... kitchen of yum-making), a shredded scouring pad, a curious and quick son coated in blue dust, blood, a brand new dress soaking in oxy clean, 20 minutes late to deliver the surprise happy birthday love for an amazing couple, and candles forgotten. And now so thankful for the grace in the matter: it looked much worse than it was. So thankful for a distance to drive, that while it may not help with my timeliness issues, it surely allows me the chance to breathe and commune with Christ. So thankful for grace-giving people, for my 2 beautiful kids, for 2 lane roads, the beauty of my country drive, and for remembering that on a long list of to-do's, my kids should always win my attention. And Grace! Thank you God for Your Grace!
#41 For creative names straight from a little girl's imagination and a stuffed animal that's important enough to insist that we take the time necessary to ensure it's safety. Hello World, meet Dawson The Tiger [insert our last name here].
#42 Empty laundry baskets and new ways of wearing make up.
#43 Clapping for the vacuum.
#44 Busy helpers.
#45 Simultaneous zerbils and "stacks on dads"
#46 Wet eyebrows and gapped-teeth grins
#47 This sight at the end of our long grocery shopping day: precious and unprompted sibling love.
#48 The chance to relive a particular time in my life when it made perfect sense to have a butterfly mommy, a lizard daddy, a cat sister and a dog brother in the same family.
Happy Thursday friends!
I may have another post for you later today. My mom is coming to watch the kids so I can have time BY MYSELF. Whoo-hoo. I have big plans for my laptop and a comfy chair at Panera bread. We'll see how it goes. Inspiration has not been lacking. (I think I have a good 3 posts in the brain and 2 posts in the laptop unfinished.... and maybe even enough idea for a book) Time is lacking. But, that's okay. I get to choose how to spend my time and Addy and Jed WIN! :)
Amanda
One rough day VS. Joy... And only Amanda can decide who will win.
A kitchen that looks like it's been raining cocoa powder and frosting globs (you know, in writing that out I actually think that is something that is easy to be thankful for... kitchen of yum-making), a shredded scouring pad, a curious and quick son coated in blue dust, blood, a brand new dress soaking in oxy clean, 20 minutes late to deliver the surprise happy birthday love for an amazing couple, and candles forgotten. And now so thankful for the grace in the matter: it looked much worse than it was. So thankful for a distance to drive, that while it may not help with my timeliness issues, it surely allows me the chance to breathe and commune with Christ. So thankful for grace-giving people, for my 2 beautiful kids, for 2 lane roads, the beauty of my country drive, and for remembering that on a long list of to-do's, my kids should always win my attention. And Grace! Thank you God for Your Grace!
#41 For creative names straight from a little girl's imagination and a stuffed animal that's important enough to insist that we take the time necessary to ensure it's safety. Hello World, meet Dawson The Tiger [insert our last name here].
#42 Empty laundry baskets and new ways of wearing make up.
#43 Clapping for the vacuum.
#44 Busy helpers.
#45 Simultaneous zerbils and "stacks on dads"
#46 Wet eyebrows and gapped-teeth grins
#47 This sight at the end of our long grocery shopping day: precious and unprompted sibling love.
#48 The chance to relive a particular time in my life when it made perfect sense to have a butterfly mommy, a lizard daddy, a cat sister and a dog brother in the same family.
Happy Thursday friends!
I may have another post for you later today. My mom is coming to watch the kids so I can have time BY MYSELF. Whoo-hoo. I have big plans for my laptop and a comfy chair at Panera bread. We'll see how it goes. Inspiration has not been lacking. (I think I have a good 3 posts in the brain and 2 posts in the laptop unfinished.... and maybe even enough idea for a book) Time is lacking. But, that's okay. I get to choose how to spend my time and Addy and Jed WIN! :)
Amanda