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Silver Linings

Lately, I find myself getting very frustrated at very small things.  It's the product of a lot of sleepless nights, a sinus infection that has dragged on for weeks, and the general day-to-day of life with two small children.  Today, I'm choosing to find the bright spots in my day:

--Since Levi slept poorly and woke up early, I made a to-do list at 4am and got an early start on my laundry.
--Since I melted our microwave cover on a hot burner, my microwave is staying cleaner due to frequent scrubbings.
--Since I planned to change Levi's outfit before tonight's event anyway, it doesn't matter that he dropped huge chunks of banana and oatmeal in his lap.  And since I mopped the floor yesterday, he can even eat the banana chunk he dropped under his high chair.  (Yep.  I'm that kind of person.)
--Since I'm a perfectionist and a people-pleaser, having a guest come into town who hates clutter has forced me to deal with piles and piles of stuff I didn't expect to deal with for years to come.  Clear surfaces!
--Since I had to go to the grocery store last night (for the third time this week), I snagged two half-gallons of organic milk on manager's special.
--Since Levi takes up to 10 minutes to drink a glass of milk, I can sit at the table and dash off this post reminding myself to be grateful for the time while he eats breakfast.

What are you happy for today??  :)

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  1. -This morning I was wishing family lived closer, but rejoiced in the unique ways in which you, Brian and Jeff express your love to others and make the corner of your worlds a better place to live.

    - Organics are rather expensive in Ashland, but today Beuhler's had a manager's special on gala organic apples. :)
    (lovin' that manager's special on organic milk!)

    -a timely and convicting read of Bonhoeffer paraphrasing Luther,
    "people are basically always seeking themselves rather than God." --helping me to be less inwardly focused--

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  2. Intriguing Bonhoeffer quote, Donna!

    Your post made me smile from ear to ear Christy : )

    I've learned that the quickest way to motivate myself to clean is to make a play date at the house. Doesn't leave me much option but to roll up the sleeves and get to work!

    Today I'm thankful for Skype, a type-A child that reorganized my pantry of her own accord for the 2nd time this month, and for my inlaws that sent us a huge stash of tasty Canadian candy.

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