This Sunday, I'm grateful for:- my mom. I remember when I was little, and some days my dad would come home from work and my mom, no doubt frazzled from a long day with six children, would get out by herself for a while. I would ask my dad where she went, and he'd say, "oh, she just went for a drive." I now know exactly why she needed to do that, and I only have half the kids she did. So I'm grateful to my mom for indirectly giving me permission to escape from it all, even if it's only for an hour. I TOTALLY needed to do that yesterday. And did it, guilt free.
- company coming for Sunday dinner, which results in my house getting cleaned up, by everyone.
- our health and happiness. We're so blessed to be without serious illness or difficulty in our lives.
- Plan a going away party for these people!
- Go swimming with the kids.
- Find one (just one!) new name for my family history chart.
*adorable photo of Miles with his balloon, courtesy of Natalie*, who has a knack for capturing sweet moments.
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tell your mom thanks for me, too. :D
I am blessed with a hubby that let's me get away when he comes home from work too...whether it's just escaping to my room to read a book or out and about the town. I love your grateful Sundays.
i KNEW that was a natalie photo--it had to be! so cute of little miles! and you are so sweet to throw them a going away party--i know she's going to miss you like CRAZY.
Sometimes it startles me what an impact my actions have on the way my kids see the world. And it's interesting what a different perspective you have on your Mom once you are one!!
I found your blog clicking links from a friend of a friend... and just wanted to say I really love the idea of Grateful Sunday posts. I also had a mom who took "drives" and now I recognize how important that is for a moms mental health :)
i don't remember mom ever seeming frazzled. i am sure she did, but she sure didn't show it. i think about that every time i am about to lose my patience with my kids. i really don't remember mom ever losing her patience with me. she makes me want to be a better mom.
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