Thankful Thursday

“Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.”
I Thessalonians 5:16-18

Happy Thursday!

I am so thankful that I joined in on Thankful Thursday's.  It has become one of my favorite days because it is an opportunity for me to become thoughtful about all I have to be thankful for.  It is so easy to get caught up in the "things" of life and forget all that I have been blessed with.  Thanksgiving is coming up next month and I am already starting to hear about the thankfulness of that season.  This is an opportunity for me to have that season all year round.  So...here is another small list of the things I have to be thankful for.

**my husband's job.  I know there are days he would like to give it away, but I know there are so many who do not have a job right now. 

**a great conversation with my daughter last night.  As she is growing, our talks take on a whole new special meaning to me.

**my warm home

**to stay home with my children each day

**this blog.  It started as something I just wanted to do as sort of a journal of our life, but I have found so many new wonderful friends!

**M&M's (smile!)

**the sister's I never thought I would have.  I grew up with 3 brothers and wanted a sister all my life.  I married a man with 3 sisters, and God blessed me with more  great sisters when my brothers married!

**I'm thankful that the elections are coming up and we won't be getting any more phone calls from someone or another wanting our vote (it's just so annoying!)

**God's grace each day!

Just a few of the blessings I am counting.  How about you?

For more on Thankful Thursdays, please visit this month's host Lynn at Spiritually Unequal Marriage. 

Have a great day!

Blessings,

How Many Times Have I Told You?

I recently saw an ad for something (not even sure what that something was...) that had the title "How Many Times Have I Told You?" on the top.  The first paragraph (which is really the only thing I read) stated something about getting your kids to listen to you the first time so that you won't need to say "How many....".

That got me thinking.  I can give you many examples of things I say daily...sometimes many times daily....

"Please remember to flush the toilet when you are done"

"Turn the light off when you leave the room"

"Throw your dirty clothes down the chute"

"No running in the house"

"Gentle hands with the kitty"

"Inside voices in the house"

"Put your toys away when you are done with them"

I could go on with many others.  It is just part of the job title of MOM!  I'm not sure whatever that ad was for could get my kids to remember to do everything so that I won't need to tell them again.  I've accepted the fact that they will need me to tell them again....and again.....and......

But there are some things that I do want to tell my kids over and over again.  I tell them that I love them daily.  But I could improve in this area of my kids lives as well.  Some days I get busy.  Some days they get busy.  They know that their dad and I love them.  I know they all love me.  But isn't it nice to hear it as well?  Not just when they go to bed.  Not just when they leave the house.  How about at 2:15 on a Tuesday.  How about on the way to the grocery store.  How about dinner time.  How about any time of any day. 

Another goal I have added for myself is to tell my family that I love them more often.  I want them to know without a doubt that they are loved.  That they mean everything to me.   No matter what. 

Just as our heavenly father loves us.  Without a doubt.  No matter what.  What could be more comforting?

Have a great day!

Blessings,

Devotional for Teens

I'm looking for a good devotional to do with my 13 year old daughter.  She is working through one now, but I would really like to find one that we could do together.  Something where we could talk about things facing teen girls, and look through scripture to find answers to those challenges. 

I'm hoping some of you may have a good one that you have done with your daughters.  Any suggestions?

Thanks!

Blessings,

Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY~October 26, 2010
Outside my window... dreary, rainy, very windy and chilly
I am thinking...I'm glad we put away our outside furniture, it just may blow away today!
I am thankful for...the fun we had last week on our mini vacation
From the kitchen...Spanish hamburger, applesauce, and carrots
I am wearing...jeans and a long sleeved shirt
I am creating...my niece's baby quilt~just about finished (her shower is Saturday!)
I am going...to spend the day just playing and reading with the kids-I was going to get groceries, but it is just to windy to take the kids out today!
I am reading...So Long, Insecurity by Beth Moore, Bible
I am praying...for so many friends who have been diagnosed with cancer lately
I am hearing...just the wind outside
Around the house...not much today!
One of my favorite things...spending time with my family
A few plans for the rest of the week...youth group and Cadets tomorrow, no school on Friday (YEAH!), my niece's baby shower on Saturday
Here is picture thought I am sharing...

The "big splash" at the waterpark last week!

Thanks for stopping by!  For more daybooks, please visit Peggy at The Simple Woman's Daybook. 

Have a great week!!

Blessings,

Family Fun!

Last week our kids had off from school at noon on Wednesday through the weekend.  We took this opportunity to take a quick vacation.  We headed to Wisconsin Dells and stayed at a waterpark hotel~which there is no shortage of in the Dells!  We had a great time together, and it went by much to fast.  Here's a few pictures of our time....

I hope you had a great weekend!


Blessings,