Thankful Thursday: Naps

Today I am thankful for naps.

Is it just me or does the whole world seem to improve when you get a nap?

Joel and I have been running on very little sleep due to a teething toddler.

I was trying to study today for the worldview class I am teaching tonight and I could barely focus.  I heard Joshua stirring in my bedroom and so I rushed in there, climbed in bed, got him nursing before he was too awake and drifted off to sleep with him.

I awoke an hour later when Jeremiah started waking up.

I feel so refreshed and ready to face all that I have to do tonight.

Thankful Thursday: Life

Today I am thankful for life.

I am thankful that, at least 10 minutes ago when I talked to him, Joel is safe.

I am thankful for the two little beating hearts that are sound asleep in my room.

Life beyond the now is not promised to any of us.

The argument you had with your spouse recently?  Was it worth it?

The moment you yelled at your children the other day?  Did you apologize?

Did you notice how beautiful it is outside?  Have you enjoyed the sun?

Have you spent time with Jesus today?  He loves you.


You only have one life and soon it will pass.  Remember, that only what is done for Jesus will last.

Thankful Thursday: Dirty Dishes

I am joining other blogs I enjoy, like The Marathon Mom, in posting something I am thankful for on Thursdays.

Today, I am thankful for dirty dishes!

Seriously.

There are quite a few dirty dishes in the sink right now. I have been having too much fun playing with my 16 month old to care. I read this quote years ago (and I cannot remember where), recited it often to my siblings and our children will hear it, too:

"Be glad for dirty dishes
they have a story to tell
while other kids go hungry
we're eating rather well."