Feb 04 2008
Thankful
This afternoon everything seemed to conspire to remind me how fortunate I am. The day didn’t start out so well (No1Son vomiting on himself and me in the supermarket!), but after he had a sleep and I had some quiet time everything just got so much better.
No1Son and I had the best time playing outside on a gorgeous afternoon - warm, sunny, humid, but with a cool sea breeze - just about perfect weather really. I pushed him in the swing (he calls it a “whoosh”) for ages, listening to him giggle while I took in the view from our front lawn and relishing the weather. Then lots more laughter as he rode his bike down the hill, then I pushed him back up.
What a lifestyle I have! Don’t be fooled - I have as much stress and worry in my life as the next person. But I do realise how blessed I am to be able to stay home to raise my wonderful son, to live in such a beautiful part of the world, to be outside in the fresh air on such a gorgeous day, to be able to pursue my dreams. Remembering these things on the darker days helps get me through.
Good for you! It is hard some days to stop and realize just how much we have to be thankful for. And every time I hear or read someone else doing it, it inspires me to do the same.
thanks for being an inspiration! And congrats about starting up your site at Etsy…I’m not familiar with that site yet…but I’ll be sure to check it out!
Cheers,