Saw Tracy's post this morning on Facebook - about doing the 30 Day Thankfulness Challenge - and was inspired! I - like the rest of you - spend my days treading the water that is the stuff of my life. Kids, laundry, grocery lists, husband, work, bills, schedules, to-do lists.
This morning - getting ready for work - and running late (again) - started to grumble because my bathroom is a mess. Littered with Polly Pockets, naked Barbies, hair scrunchies. And I remembered something Carolyn told me once. We were talking about the photos in real estate listings - and I said, "What would it be like to have a huge, vase of gorgeous flowers on your bathroom vanity -- like in the photos -- instead of dolls and hairbrushes?" She said -- without a beat -- "It'd be so sad."
So - this morning, I'm thankful for the mess in my bathroom. For the toys and the towels and the hair stuff. For every door left open and towel on the floor. Because it means my house is alive. It's full of girls and all their stuff. Somehow - without specifically meaning to - we've created a home. And I'm grateful for Carolyn's wise words.
I want to hear the stuff you guys think about - the things you're thankful for. By sharing our stories - by hearing yours - I think it'll help me have a more grateful heart, too!
J.
So wise you are Carolyn!!! I too am thankful!!! I am thankful that I am hearing my oldest say 'Yes Ma'am' much more, I'm thankful that my littlest, with all of her moodiness and attitude, is gradually learning, every day, to be loving and kind (as she popped the girl on the soccer field in one play and then helped her up when she fell in the next). I am thankful that my husband loves my dinners....when I fix them!
ReplyDeleteokay - sInce it is the second day of November, I will share two things I am grateful for.
ReplyDelete#1 I am grateful for my family - for without them my life would surely be empty and unfulfilled. Even with all the craziness and ups and downs, their love keeps me going and certainly makes life worth living.
#2 I am grateful for all of you, my bus stop bloggers. We have forged a special bond and support system. Your friendship means more than you can ever imagine. It is good to know that we are there to lend a hand, listen and be there for one another in good times and in not such good times.