I can honestly say that this week hasn't gone as smooth as last week. Brian just finished up his faculty position on Sunday. Oddly enough, having Brian home has been a bit of an adjustment period. Who's doing what, when and who's going to tackle some extra time with the kids. Our balanced has been thrown off. But like any new adjustment, we get through it and find our rhythm again.
When I get caught up in some of the trials of the day, I often lose sight on what's really important on a grander scale and just how good I really have it in my life. Today, I'm going to stop and write down some of my greatest moments today I was gifted. Life is truly good once I can pull away and admire it's beauty.
1. My son, Tyler, is source of much love and joy in our family. Today, he was on a kick of going to each family member (and a visiting stranger!) and giving kisses. He particularly loved giving kisses to my daughter and seeing their growing relationship makes my heart swell. Sigh!
2. Rita Clare's sense of self-assurance and maturity astounds me. For a 3 year old, she understands more about the world and just needs a few extra skills to keep up with the confidence that she can do it all. The other day, I had the WORST experience ever as a mom. My keys got locked in the car with both my kids inside. Yep! I can feel my heart beating faster just thinking of the situation. First I called my husband in a panic and told him to rush to me (I was at home). Then as I'm trying to explain to RC what happened, I decided to try and see whether she could unlock her seat belt. My first instinct was, "Wait, I don't want her to know how to do this!" But we calmly walked through it and she DID it!. I was so proud of her. She saved me!
3.. My husband surprised me with delivered flowers as an early Mother's Day sentiment. It stopped me dead in my funky mindset and I couldn't help but recognize how lucky I am that I'm in a great marriage. We have our stumbling blocks but I'm so grateful for a good life partner who sometimes is a bigger believer in me than myself.
3. I'm so grateful that I live somewhere that I have access to all the things important to me: clean water, fresh food, a safe community, great preventative-minded family doctor, freedom to live a life of autonomy, kid's nights at restaurants :o), and supportive/unconditional love from friends.
I have a million more but these are the top tier. What are some of your blessings today?
Jen Starks, Owner www.ecologicalbabies.com ecologicalbabies@gmail.com 850.284.5887
1 comment:
Jen, I really needed this today. I am facing a discouraging detail-level problem, and I have been trying to get my perspective back in shape. I am thankful that my whole family has health insurance that we can afford, we have two working vehicles that we can afford, we are well fed, and my children are growing and happy and a lot of fun. I think for the next few days I am going to have to force myself into gratitude until I have calmed down.
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