Thirty-two things I'm thankful for on my thirty second birthday:
the voice of my mom singing 'Happy Birthday' to me over the phone from a thousand miles away
a dad that lives close by when you're at art class and your three year old doesn't have good aim so you need a change of pants
the first attempts of a belly laugh from an 11 week old
muffled conversations of preschoolers under countless layers consisting of blankets, couch pillows, and a Hello Kitty umbrella
a tug of my shirt and I turn to find an awaiting kiss from my husband
laundry basket full of cloth diapers: Better for the bottom line (pun intended)
slowing wiggles of little ones cuddled next to me during naptime
the feel of my little boy's fingers tangling my hair as his lids fall heavy
the gasps of baby's breath when the bath water splashes over her belly
that "just one more" kiss goodnight
evidence and design of God's creation
chocolate chip muffins
vanilla flavored coffee
a hand-written card from my 5yr old
("Merry Christmas" too cute-she said "because we had fun at Christmas"!!)
God's word in our own language
a husband who leads his family in God's ways
grace that's lavished on me, sufficient for me, and always given at precisely the right moment
God's mercy when I fail to rely on said grace and instead follow my own way
sweet encouraging words from a friend
the cold side of the pillow
the click of my camera
(my gift from the kids)
homemade hot beef for lunch from my step-mom
the freedom and privilege of teaching my kids at home where I can focus on their hearts as we learn about God's world
a sweet text from my husband
my salvation in Christ
bubbles on a baby's lips
buds on trees reminding me of new life
wide eyes of a child saying "OOHHHhhh now I get it" over his math work
closets full of neatly folded clothes (doesn't happen often and I'm still thankful for the messy ones!)
the way my little girl says 'ith' instead of 'if', too cute
a blog to record all the big and little moments of life!
2 comments:
aw, i love it. i'm thankful for all those things for you too, friend. praise God for his goodness!
loveloveloveloveloveloveloveLOVE this =) So much encouragement and blessing in your joy!
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