Thursday, September 11, 2008

5 Things

I don't know if it's because of 9/11, but from the moment I woke up today I've been keenly aware of how many little things in my life I have to be thankful for. It was a slow, relaxing morning (good thing because from 3:00 on was a whirlwind of activity!), and I remember thinking that I should document these little joys (you inspired me, Cheri) so that I will always remember them - especially on those days that are so slow and relaxing! So here are 5 simple things I was thankful for today. . .

Matthew made his bed BEFORE Seminary WITHOUT being asked - WOW!! A morning snooze on my comfy red couch (had to get up TOO EARLY to do the Seminary thing!)
An afternoon slice of key lime pie (Happy 40th Birthday, Amy Mik!) - and the willpower to save half of it for Brad because he loves it so! Leaving a plate of warm cookies on the counter for Adam and his friend because I wouldn't be there when they got home. I always thought I would be the kind of parent who served warm cookies when the kids got home from school, and today (for the first time?) I WAS!
Finishing up the fall decorations. No pumpkins yet - I can't go there until at least October!

Wow. . . that felt good! Maybe I'll do this every week - I'll call it "Thankful Thursday!" How dorky is that?

8 comments:

THE CHASE FAMILY said...

Not dorky at all. I love it! My friend does a "What I'm loving Wednesday".

Linda said...

I love checking in on your blog. Your fun to read - wish I could be that way.

Unknown said...

I love thankful thursday's. I may add that too if you don't mind. I am impressed with Matthew's bed, I can't even make my own bed. I would have totally eaten that whole slice. it looks so yummy. Tell Amy I said hi, I miss my vv3rd ward family.

Christy said...

I love this idea. I am going to try to do that also, if I am updating my blog on a Thurday! I love the simple pleasures. How fun to have cookies for your kids when they came home. Once is all it takes for them to remember!

Geneva said...

Great post, I miss visiting with you! You just have a fun way of saying things!!

The Eccles said...

You go girl! I love "Thankful Thursday"...it is kinda catchy! It is good to remember the simple things in life. I wish I lived closer, I need some fun decorations. (I still have my snowman that I made at your house...he is SO cute!)

P.s. The only fun thing I do each week is "Pizza Friday" either homemade, papa murphy's, or round table.

Anonymous said...

Mmmmmmm key lime pie ...

Serendipity said...

I read a couple of blogs who do thankful thursdays each week ...so see, not dorky at all...
Lots to be thankful for...