92. Rainbows noticed by my Lil man.
93. Seeing the sun shine down through the window and lighting up the right side of his face.
94. Walking
95. Kid free weekends.
96. Hugs
97. Kisses
98. hiking in the woods and seeing Fields of trillium's.
99. Mud
100. Washing machines
101. Rain
102. seeing little shoes piled at the front door.
103. Drive Thru
104. Straws
105.white teeth
106. Grandparents
107. Dip
108. Pain pills
109. Mountains
110. Painted toes.
111. blue eyes
112. Saying sorry
113. Hearing I forgive you.
114. For late night walks
115. early morning walks to get coffee.
Friday, May 20, 2011
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
1000 Gifts
Why are some days harder than others to find things to be thankful for? I must admit...Today has been hard to pin point something. I am speaking at youth on Friday night about Thanksgiving, and how God says we need to give thanks for ALL circumstances. I think I have a hard time with the word ALL. I have been struggling today...Indeed.
So today I will say thanks for something. My Best friend Caroline
91. Caroline and her friendship. She is real and she listens and she talks. She cares. She is strong and loving and not critical, but will tell you the things you need to hear. She is a great friend. A godly friend.
So today I will say thanks for something. My Best friend Caroline
Tuesday, May 17, 2011
1000 Gifts
81.A friend driving 1 hour to come see me just to have a chat.
82. Hot chocolate with mini marshmallows.
83. A little girl that breaks out in prayer thankful for her hot chocolate and also prays that the grass gets some water. even though it rained yesterday.
84. Dandelions being picked and placed in a vase that was for the garage sale.
85. Colette Jessop
86. The way that you hold me.
87. Chats with a mom after school in school yard.
88. Kids smiling while sliding down the slide.
89. Strollers, for when the Lil miss gets tired of walking.
90. Seeing how smart Jacob is at math.
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Sunday, May 15, 2011
1000 Gifts
61. Watching Tom work in the yard.
62. Clean drinking water at our disposal
63. The Christian radio station.
64. For apples and Carmel
65. Neighbours who allow us to borrow his pick up to get a ton of dirt.
66. Sunday afternoon naps.
67. Clouds
68. Magnets
69. Thursday night Newspaper. Its filled with Flyer's.
70. Organic spinach, Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese.
71. Mash potatoes and gravy
72. Jeans
73. Italian bakery's pizza dough.
74. Dates with my hubby
75. That Chloe wants to be a momma.
76. Tea biscuits
77. A morning to myself.
78.Chocolate covered pretzels.
79. Watching Chloe playing on the computer.
80. coffee beans.
62. Clean drinking water at our disposal
63. The Christian radio station.
64. For apples and Carmel
65. Neighbours who allow us to borrow his pick up to get a ton of dirt.
66. Sunday afternoon naps.
67. Clouds
68. Magnets
69. Thursday night Newspaper. Its filled with Flyer's.
70. Organic spinach, Tomatoes and Cheddar Cheese.
71. Mash potatoes and gravy
72. Jeans
73. Italian bakery's pizza dough.
74. Dates with my hubby
75. That Chloe wants to be a momma.
76. Tea biscuits
77. A morning to myself.
78.Chocolate covered pretzels.
79. Watching Chloe playing on the computer.
80. coffee beans.
things I have learned, actually, its things I am learning.
Things I am learning.....
Once in a blue moon its ok to say yes to buy a box of the crap cereal. When it is on sale. It put a smile on Jacobs face to buy Reese puff. Looks gross, but it says Whole grain. I think that is just on the box to ease Mommas guilt.
To let your youngest to nap longer so you can blog or journal. It is therapy for sure So what she may stay up half an hour later. Its worth its weight in Gold to have silence and let the words flow on to the screen.
To have your friends over when the house is in shambles. I am not perfect, Nor is my house work perfect. And please if you drop food on the floor here...Do not eat it, because I don't when the last was that I washed my floors. Just spot washing.
Its OK to price match at Walmart. It saves us money. And that's why they created it. Don't feel bad for the people in the line up. But I need to remember to not stand there and Sigh when I am the one waiting for the person price matching 50 items. Show grace, so grace is given to me.
Once in a blue moon its ok to say yes to buy a box of the crap cereal. When it is on sale. It put a smile on Jacobs face to buy Reese puff. Looks gross, but it says Whole grain. I think that is just on the box to ease Mommas guilt.
To let your youngest to nap longer so you can blog or journal. It is therapy for sure So what she may stay up half an hour later. Its worth its weight in Gold to have silence and let the words flow on to the screen.
To have your friends over when the house is in shambles. I am not perfect, Nor is my house work perfect. And please if you drop food on the floor here...Do not eat it, because I don't when the last was that I washed my floors. Just spot washing.
Its OK to price match at Walmart. It saves us money. And that's why they created it. Don't feel bad for the people in the line up. But I need to remember to not stand there and Sigh when I am the one waiting for the person price matching 50 items. Show grace, so grace is given to me.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
1000 Gifts
51. For red wine
52. For rainy days.
53. A new hard cover book
54. Having enough room in basement to have the ladies over to scrapbook.
55. For my in laws.
56. For nanna
57. For fresh water.
I need to pause for a second...I have failed today. It is currently 10 p.m I tried to live a thankful life today. I was so crusty and annoyed and irritated. I was brewing in the yukky attitude all day. why? I wasn't living a life of thanksgiving. I was grumbling about the rain cause the kids were stuck inside and driving me bananas. I was annoyed cause my pizza dough was a complete and utter flop. I was annoyed because of the stupid smart meter I have to waste my day doing laundry. So in turn, cause of my poopy attitude. I had a poopy day. Argh...I am learning. Slowly. Way to slowly. When will I learn??? this I find hard.
58. For second and third chances.
59. For comfy P.js
60. I don't have to sleep alone. I have the best mate in the world to share my bed. :)
52. For rainy days.
53. A new hard cover book
54. Having enough room in basement to have the ladies over to scrapbook.
55. For my in laws.
56. For nanna
57. For fresh water.
I need to pause for a second...I have failed today. It is currently 10 p.m I tried to live a thankful life today. I was so crusty and annoyed and irritated. I was brewing in the yukky attitude all day. why? I wasn't living a life of thanksgiving. I was grumbling about the rain cause the kids were stuck inside and driving me bananas. I was annoyed cause my pizza dough was a complete and utter flop. I was annoyed because of the stupid smart meter I have to waste my day doing laundry. So in turn, cause of my poopy attitude. I had a poopy day. Argh...I am learning. Slowly. Way to slowly. When will I learn??? this I find hard.
58. For second and third chances.
59. For comfy P.js
60. I don't have to sleep alone. I have the best mate in the world to share my bed. :)
Friday, May 13, 2011
I normally would have lost it...But I remembered.
Well this morning was a going to be a busy morning. So I made the list the night before and layed it on the kitchen counter so I would not skip or miss a beat.
I awake even earlier then I needed to all because Lil miss tapped my arm." Can I watch a show?" I roll over try and see out of my still wanting sleep eyes. 6:05 a.m No, honey I mumbled. Get into to bed with me. Noticing that Thomas was out on his early run as normal. She crawled and snuggled. I couldn't go back to sleep. 10 Min's later I hear the other room door creak open. It was Lil man. He just shuffles his way to the living room. Lil miss crawls out to join her older brother. I too crawled out needing more rest, but what can one do? I go to the stack of dress clothes layed out from the night before, and put them on to have my bra strap break. OK...Give thanks. I do. I can give thanks because I have a few more options to wear. Remember that Crissy. You have more than enough. I trek down the hall to start doing lunches. Just Jacobs today. Phew! I go to get the lunch meat. There is none left. Dang! So I go to grab a bagel with cream cheese. Cause no peanuts allowed. I push past the peanut butter. And there is only half a bagel in the opened bag. Ok....I will run out and grab him a sub. I have time, if I hurry I thought. then I remembered Crissy Give thanks. So I do, while I search for my keys to drive my 2005 Escape. I thank him for options. And thank him for allowing me to wake this morning. And to be able to drive to go get a sub. And to have money in the bank to worry about doing so. I get in the escape to see no gas. Remember Crissy. Give thanks. Ok God thank you that Subway is at the gas station. I only have to make one stop. keep going...Keep giving thanks...Ham, Lettuce and Cheddar Cheese. That's all he likes on it. Oh sorry mamm our shipment has not come in yet this morning. We are out of Lettuce. That's fine I state. I can throw some Spinach leaves on it at home.Knowing Lil man like routines and his sandwiches made the way he liked them. Remember....Give thanks Crissy. Thank you for teachable moments. Thank you for the interaction I had between the sales clerk this morning. the normal banter and smiles exchanged. I quick run home....to late to shower. Place the almost greasy hair back in a pony tail. and throw some spinach in the sandwich. Lil man comes in and states, mom I need you to fill these forms out for sub day and Pizza and milk day. Last minute of course I scramble to find the exact change and place it ever so neatly in the allotted spot in his agenda. Quick...turn the computer on, get the directions to the court house. Quick get the cell phone, place my friends number in there in case she needs me. Where is the list?? Anyone seen the list? Lil Miss started writing on it. walking around writing a note to one of my friends. While I head in her direction. I probably would have snatched it away and said something like " don't write on that I need it."
But I stopped and remembered to Give thanks Thank you that I had the exact change and we weren't late submitting his money. Thank you that Lil miss is practising to be a momma, making her lists and trying to write words of encouragement. How could I scold that? How could I miss that opportunity to show her grace.
I had to drive Lil miss to my friends house 15 mins in the opposite direction that I had to go in. But
Give Thanks Crissy, You have a good friend that you trust to care for your baby girl. And their road is so pretty. Take it in. Don't miss it, cause you are in a hurry. I drive Lil man back into town, I pull into the school yard. And Hear oh man, I forgot my backpack. OK Seriously...Breathe...Give thanks Crissy. After I state to my son, really Jaker? I have got to go! I stop myself and thank God I only live down the street. What is a 2 min delay? really?? Its all good.
So my morning was filled with potential set backs. But I am trying to learn. I am trying to stop and Give thanks. To stop and give thanks for the rain and the grey sky. And the dirty Lil man I just picked up from school. Thanks for giving us the day to day routines, that seem mundane.
If we want joy, we need to give Thanks. Lord keep teaching me this I pray.
I awake even earlier then I needed to all because Lil miss tapped my arm." Can I watch a show?" I roll over try and see out of my still wanting sleep eyes. 6:05 a.m No, honey I mumbled. Get into to bed with me. Noticing that Thomas was out on his early run as normal. She crawled and snuggled. I couldn't go back to sleep. 10 Min's later I hear the other room door creak open. It was Lil man. He just shuffles his way to the living room. Lil miss crawls out to join her older brother. I too crawled out needing more rest, but what can one do? I go to the stack of dress clothes layed out from the night before, and put them on to have my bra strap break. OK...Give thanks. I do. I can give thanks because I have a few more options to wear. Remember that Crissy. You have more than enough. I trek down the hall to start doing lunches. Just Jacobs today. Phew! I go to get the lunch meat. There is none left. Dang! So I go to grab a bagel with cream cheese. Cause no peanuts allowed. I push past the peanut butter. And there is only half a bagel in the opened bag. Ok....I will run out and grab him a sub. I have time, if I hurry I thought. then I remembered Crissy Give thanks. So I do, while I search for my keys to drive my 2005 Escape. I thank him for options. And thank him for allowing me to wake this morning. And to be able to drive to go get a sub. And to have money in the bank to worry about doing so. I get in the escape to see no gas. Remember Crissy. Give thanks. Ok God thank you that Subway is at the gas station. I only have to make one stop. keep going...Keep giving thanks...Ham, Lettuce and Cheddar Cheese. That's all he likes on it. Oh sorry mamm our shipment has not come in yet this morning. We are out of Lettuce. That's fine I state. I can throw some Spinach leaves on it at home.Knowing Lil man like routines and his sandwiches made the way he liked them. Remember....Give thanks Crissy. Thank you for teachable moments. Thank you for the interaction I had between the sales clerk this morning. the normal banter and smiles exchanged. I quick run home....to late to shower. Place the almost greasy hair back in a pony tail. and throw some spinach in the sandwich. Lil man comes in and states, mom I need you to fill these forms out for sub day and Pizza and milk day. Last minute of course I scramble to find the exact change and place it ever so neatly in the allotted spot in his agenda. Quick...turn the computer on, get the directions to the court house. Quick get the cell phone, place my friends number in there in case she needs me. Where is the list?? Anyone seen the list? Lil Miss started writing on it. walking around writing a note to one of my friends. While I head in her direction. I probably would have snatched it away and said something like " don't write on that I need it."
But I stopped and remembered to Give thanks Thank you that I had the exact change and we weren't late submitting his money. Thank you that Lil miss is practising to be a momma, making her lists and trying to write words of encouragement. How could I scold that? How could I miss that opportunity to show her grace.
I had to drive Lil miss to my friends house 15 mins in the opposite direction that I had to go in. But
Give Thanks Crissy, You have a good friend that you trust to care for your baby girl. And their road is so pretty. Take it in. Don't miss it, cause you are in a hurry. I drive Lil man back into town, I pull into the school yard. And Hear oh man, I forgot my backpack. OK Seriously...Breathe...Give thanks Crissy. After I state to my son, really Jaker? I have got to go! I stop myself and thank God I only live down the street. What is a 2 min delay? really?? Its all good.
So my morning was filled with potential set backs. But I am trying to learn. I am trying to stop and Give thanks. To stop and give thanks for the rain and the grey sky. And the dirty Lil man I just picked up from school. Thanks for giving us the day to day routines, that seem mundane.
If we want joy, we need to give Thanks. Lord keep teaching me this I pray.
1000 Gifts
21. The smell of my leather journal
22. The sound of a loon.
23. Grass under my bare feet.
24. Giving birth
25.Lil miss smile.
26. Bees buzzing
27. A phone call from a friend.
28. The quiet drive to work, with a coffee in hand.
29. Jacobs toothless grin
30. Lil Miss long strawberry blonde hair flowing in the wind. My Lil tangled.
31. Lil Mans memory.
32.Pepper, I put it on everything.
33.candles
34. Bubble baths
35.the white noise of the fan in our room to lull us to sleep.
36.cats who snuggle.
37.Sex
38. Cats who snuggle.
39. fruit parfaits from Zerhs
40. fingers that can play the piano.
41. Watching Lil man play sports.
42. Carolines hugs.
43. Beach towels.
44. The sound of wind chimes in the neighbours yard.
45.Seeing my dad pull in the driveway. Never thought that would happen.
46. Being on the boat.
47. Watching Jacob grin from ear to ear while he swims.
48.Hearing the name momma come from Jacobs lips.
49. Watching a hummingbird take flight.
50. Releasing a spider.
22. The sound of a loon.
23. Grass under my bare feet.
24. Giving birth
25.Lil miss smile.
26. Bees buzzing
27. A phone call from a friend.
28. The quiet drive to work, with a coffee in hand.
29. Jacobs toothless grin
30. Lil Miss long strawberry blonde hair flowing in the wind. My Lil tangled.
31. Lil Mans memory.
32.Pepper, I put it on everything.
33.candles
34. Bubble baths
35.the white noise of the fan in our room to lull us to sleep.
36.cats who snuggle.
37.Sex
38. Cats who snuggle.
39. fruit parfaits from Zerhs
40. fingers that can play the piano.
41. Watching Lil man play sports.
42. Carolines hugs.
43. Beach towels.
44. The sound of wind chimes in the neighbours yard.
45.Seeing my dad pull in the driveway. Never thought that would happen.
46. Being on the boat.
47. Watching Jacob grin from ear to ear while he swims.
48.Hearing the name momma come from Jacobs lips.
49. Watching a hummingbird take flight.
50. Releasing a spider.
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Contentment and thankfulness
I want contentment. I need it, I long for it. In every area. Be happy with the little town I live in. Be happy with the size of the house and that we have been here for 3 years and we still have not finished painting. I need to be content with the fact that I am a stay at home momma and decided that was the best route for me to take. So no one else would raise my children.
I don't need more time in this wonderful thing that I call my life. I just need to be able to live this life well. With thanksgiving and contentment. Time to reach the people that I am suppose to reach. To raise my children to not need me anymore. I just need to live my life to fullest. to enjoy it to the fullest. I need to sit and realize that its all every tidbit of it, is a gift. Walking to school with the wee hand in mine. Stopping and throwing rocks down the sewer drain. Being late for swimming lessons, cause your youngest one got gum in her hair cause she just blew the biggest bubble ever!
Why do most of the time I see my life as a nuance? and in convenience? When will I learn to live in the moment. To enjoy the moment? to breathe deep in the moment.
Why do I let myself get all hairy with anger and fury? For what?? It does nothing but bring destruction and God does state it best. Anger is for fools. So true, and this does ring true to my heart. I am a fool. In so many ways. I would like to put that aside and grab hold of grace and mercy and start to live in Joy. Not happiness. Because if I am living my life to be happy then I am ripping myself off. I won't be able to handle life if I am only looking for happiness. Because there is pain, a lot of pain. I need to look at this life here on earth as a training ground. A place of correction and a place to find joy through embracing the little things.
Like now...I should tidy up...Instead I am blogging, while listening to my IPod, while snacking on a bowl of cheerios. Lil miss is still sleeping its been over 2 hours. I normal awaken her after 1 1/2 hours. but I will let her sleep. And not get mad when she wont go down at 7:30 tonight. Only because I am learning. I am learning to enjoy the small things. I am thankful for lil miss. I am thankful for the time spent here typing. Healing...Learning to enjoy life. Soaking it in, only to release it.
I don't need more time in this wonderful thing that I call my life. I just need to be able to live this life well. With thanksgiving and contentment. Time to reach the people that I am suppose to reach. To raise my children to not need me anymore. I just need to live my life to fullest. to enjoy it to the fullest. I need to sit and realize that its all every tidbit of it, is a gift. Walking to school with the wee hand in mine. Stopping and throwing rocks down the sewer drain. Being late for swimming lessons, cause your youngest one got gum in her hair cause she just blew the biggest bubble ever!
Why do most of the time I see my life as a nuance? and in convenience? When will I learn to live in the moment. To enjoy the moment? to breathe deep in the moment.
Why do I let myself get all hairy with anger and fury? For what?? It does nothing but bring destruction and God does state it best. Anger is for fools. So true, and this does ring true to my heart. I am a fool. In so many ways. I would like to put that aside and grab hold of grace and mercy and start to live in Joy. Not happiness. Because if I am living my life to be happy then I am ripping myself off. I won't be able to handle life if I am only looking for happiness. Because there is pain, a lot of pain. I need to look at this life here on earth as a training ground. A place of correction and a place to find joy through embracing the little things.
Like now...I should tidy up...Instead I am blogging, while listening to my IPod, while snacking on a bowl of cheerios. Lil miss is still sleeping its been over 2 hours. I normal awaken her after 1 1/2 hours. but I will let her sleep. And not get mad when she wont go down at 7:30 tonight. Only because I am learning. I am learning to enjoy the small things. I am thankful for lil miss. I am thankful for the time spent here typing. Healing...Learning to enjoy life. Soaking it in, only to release it.
1000 Gifts
21. Grass underneath my bare feet.
22. Giving birth.
23.Bees buzzing
24. Seeing Chloe dance to almost any tune.
25. A phone call from a friend.
26. The sound of a loon.
27. the quietness at nap time.
28. My large square dining table that seats 8.
29. Jacobs toothless smile.
30. Chloe strawberry blonde hair flowing in the wind and it gathering at the ends in one gigantic curl.
31. Sex.
32.The white noise of the fan when we go to lay our heads down at night.
33. Cats who snuggle.
34.bubble bath
35. Jacobs memory.
36. pepper. A must add to everything.
37. A subtle breeze on a warm summers day.
38. The sound of a humming birds wings.
39. the smell of a permanent marker.
40. for children and how they teach you to be less selfish.
41. Painted toes
42. sidewalks
43. My dad.
44. Headphones...So I cant shut everything out and run.
45. Treadmills.
46.Memories
47. first homes.
48. Tight fitting black dresses.
49. Keith urban
50. Love letters
22. Giving birth.
23.Bees buzzing
24. Seeing Chloe dance to almost any tune.
25. A phone call from a friend.
26. The sound of a loon.
27. the quietness at nap time.
28. My large square dining table that seats 8.
29. Jacobs toothless smile.
30. Chloe strawberry blonde hair flowing in the wind and it gathering at the ends in one gigantic curl.
31. Sex.
32.The white noise of the fan when we go to lay our heads down at night.
33. Cats who snuggle.
34.bubble bath
35. Jacobs memory.
36. pepper. A must add to everything.
37. A subtle breeze on a warm summers day.
38. The sound of a humming birds wings.
39. the smell of a permanent marker.
40. for children and how they teach you to be less selfish.
41. Painted toes
42. sidewalks
43. My dad.
44. Headphones...So I cant shut everything out and run.
45. Treadmills.
46.Memories
47. first homes.
48. Tight fitting black dresses.
49. Keith urban
50. Love letters
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
1000 Gifts
11. I am thankful for my concealer. You get to dab this little magic cream under your eye. to make it appear like you weren't up all night with a sick child, that you weren't tossing and turning because you couldn't turn your brain off. Those dark circles vanish.
12. I am thankful for the ability to go for walks. I love, love, love walking. Sometimes with friends, mostly with Thomas. And most certain when I need time to clear my head and pray.
13. I am thankful for my health. I have always had good health. colds here and there. seeing my mom grow up with so many difficulties. and seeing my best friend who is always in physical pain. makes me feel more than blessed.
14. I am thankful for new beginnings.
15. The hug of my best friend.
16.snuggling and watching a movie with my kids.
17. Chocolate
18. Campfires
19. the wind
20. The sun and its warmth.
12. I am thankful for the ability to go for walks. I love, love, love walking. Sometimes with friends, mostly with Thomas. And most certain when I need time to clear my head and pray.
13. I am thankful for my health. I have always had good health. colds here and there. seeing my mom grow up with so many difficulties. and seeing my best friend who is always in physical pain. makes me feel more than blessed.
14. I am thankful for new beginnings.
15. The hug of my best friend.
16.snuggling and watching a movie with my kids.
17. Chocolate
18. Campfires
19. the wind
20. The sun and its warmth.
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