A Time to be Grateful

I decided today I needed to remind myself of all the things I am thankful for. And wouldn't you know, I have had a few reasons come my way to remind me (in all my craziness) that I am grateful for the little things in life.

First of all, I am thankful my little tornado Josh decided to sit and watch 'Baby Signing Times' for the entire half hour in this chair. I was able to get the dishwasher unloaded, dinner going, dog fed and taken out, and Trevor's homework done in record time. He was such an angel baby.


And my wonderful husband sent me flowers for Mother's Day! I was very surprised to open the door and see flowers! He is so sweet and I love him so much. It was just the thing I needed lately!

And if that wasn't good enough as it was, I recieved a package in the mail today from my sister Amy. I was very surprised to open my mailbox and see it and even more excited when I saw what she sent me. Last month when she was here in Utah visiting she picked up some material to make a purse for me and Chantel. I had no idea about it at all since I wasn't with her when she went shopping. So it took me by surprise. I have been out looking for a new purse/bag lately but hadn't found what I wanted. I could not believe my eyes when I saw what it was! It was EXACTLY what I had been looking for!

With the purse she also sent a sweet note that made me all teary eyed.... she told me she picked out this charm to go on in that says 'inspire' because she thinks I am an inspiring mom/sister. I don't know about that one, but it sure lifted my spirits a TON. I know she didn't know how much I needed this, but I did! Thank you Amy... you truly were inspired to send me this gift and the note... I needed it! I love ya sis!

So I have been reminded of what I am grateful for, and that is all that really matters. Some days it feels like I am going 200mph and don't realize how lucky and blessed I truly am. I have a wonderful family and some awesome friends that keep me going. Thank you to everyone!!!!