Monday

That picture, pretty much sums up today: BLAH. Lots of plans for errands, plans which got turned on their ear, and squashed into about half the time, partly due to circumstances, partly to my figuring my time out a bit off.

But, despite frustrations, there is much to be thankful for! Numbers 51-75, gathered once again in my mind, and recorded here:

51~ A baby boy who is growing well, is healthy, and a wonderful pediatrician

52~ Coffee, stress relief for me

53~ My sister watching the older 3 while I was gone today

54~ My sister, having the house straightened when I got home- a LOVELY surprise

55~ Homeschooling, and the flexibility it gives us for bad days

56~Honey, flying through school in the morning, and loving it

57~ 2 big pots of mums, surprises from B.

58~ Finding the jean jacket I made years ago, and rescuing it from my "cut-up" pile

59~Gift planning, (hope they get finished in the next 18 years...)

60~ Being asked if they are "all mine", and proudly saying YES

61~ Turning around the dryly stated "You must have your hands full" with friendly

smile and saying "Yes, full of blessings!"

62~ Beans sleeping through the night several times a week

63~ Books, ready to be picked up at the library

64~ A Bon Voyage party tomorrow for 2 of my sisters. A month long missions trip to the Ukraine and Mozambique

65~ Biscuit winks

66~ Homemade caramel corn, shared with B. after small people are in bed

67~ All Creatures on DVD, to be watched while on the elliptical

68~ Flannel sheets

69~ $.99 pattern sale

70~ Spending less than $12, and saving over $45 at Joanne Fabrics

71~ Little people playing church

72~ Surprise doughnut breakfasts

73~ Golden sunrises and sunsets

74~ June weather in October

75~ Boots, bought when pregnant and swollen footed, now fitting perfectly

:: I will bless your name before all men and I will sing your praise again and again ::

Count with us, won't you?