Gratitude

Yesterday while we were doing school, N looked at me, and out of the blue she said, "Mama, I'm so thankful that I'm here with you... and that... I'm alive."

Well, we are all thankful that you're here with us too, Miss N.  It has been a pretty nice thing not to have to say goodbye to you when the school bus comes every morning.

Helping me with chores (she loves washing windows!)

And thanks for the reminder that we should all be more thankful to be alive... to remember that each day is a gift.  Too many times I get caught up in the stress of the day, or when I do think about my own mortality (and that of my children!) I just can't stand the way it blows my mind and I have to change the subject in my brain.

But shouldn't we all be more like N?-- just be content in the simplicity of "I'm alive."  To just stop right there and be happy about it.

She likes to drink coffee now, and I allow her a small amount in her mini Jets mug, so that she won't steal sips from my cup!  Thanks, Jeremiah! ;-}

That's my goal for today.  Enjoy the gift of life.  And enjoy the smiles of these girls I am blessed to raise, and who teach me new things every day.