Gratitude Sunday

Sundays I will be joining Taryn at Wooly Moss Roots for. . .

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Sunday's heartfelt tradition. 

A time to slow down, 

to reflect, to be grateful. 

A list of gratitudes.  

* 

 

This week I am grateful for:

 

*Reading side by side on the couch with my son.

 

*A clear blue sky.

 

*Meeting with my co-teacher to plan and discuss our classroom.

 

*Watching the cousins play and laugh together.

 

* Having patience with my daughter.

 

* Back to school shopping (a new wardrobe for myself).

 

* Two days being kid free...thanks to my brother-in-law who brought the kids camping.

 

* Healthy hair...cut and colored.

 

* Watching my son play in his first football game.

 

* Riding and splashing on Bumper Boats.

 

* Did I say reading? :)

 

 

I'm Stuck

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every Tuesday for the Slice of Life Challenge ...

 

 

I'm stuck like a kitten in a tree, glue to paper and a 5th grade student who can't think of a thing to write about.  I go through phases when words just come and I can put pencil to paper, other times I just don't feel inspired.  I don't feel I have anything worthy to write. I am stuck.

 

Right now life is like groundhog day, basically the same routine over and over.  Don't get me wrong there are times I crave routine.  I know what to expect and can carry on with my day with no unexpected surprises thrown at me to make life complicated. 

 

For the last two weeks of summer my days start with bringing the kids to camp.  This gives me a block of time to meet with my co-teacher and plan for the new school year.  I have a chance to do some school shopping and then run errands.  When the clan is done with camp it's lunch, cello practice and hanging out until it's time to prepare an early dinner.  Then it's out the door to football practice.  

 

No complaints, but just not a lot of variety or life lessons to share at the moment.   See you next week, hopefully with a slice worth writing about.

 

Gratitude Sunday

Sundays I will be joining Taryn at Wooly Moss Roots for. . .

*

Sunday's heartfelt tradition. 

A time to slow down, 

to reflect, to be grateful. 

A list of gratitudes.  

* 

I am grateful for: 

 

~ My friends who I share conversations and laughter.
 

~ The smell of freshly cut grass.

~ Walking around the neighborhood.

~ The smile on my son's face as he clears the football field and says, "That was far the best night."

~ The sound of pouring rain through the open windows.

~My 10yo asking me to cuddle at bedtime.

~ My 6yo falling asleep on me, and listening to her sweet snoring.

 

~ A clean house!

 

~ Louie Schwartzberg for creating this video to remind us that every day is precious. We have to take the time to notice.

 

 

 

{this moment}

 A Friday ritual Inspired by SouleMama

 

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from the week.
A simple, special, extraordinary moment.
A moment I want to pause, savor and remember...

 

 

Gotcha

Six years ago
I travelled
to your birth place
a country of
beauty and warmth.

Today we celebrate
your Gotcha Day
the day you were put
into my outstretched arms
waiting to hold you,
hug you,
love you!

Your deep brown eyes
search me
Your small hands
wander my face and
pull my hair
your smile
shines and
melts my heart.

Today
you became
part of
our family...
waiting patiently for you
to be complete us.
You fill the void
with your
intelligence,
your humor
and your laughter.

I am lucky
thankful
and blessed
for
you are my girl!

Gratitude Sunday

Sundays I will be joining Taryn at Wooly Moss Roots for. . .

*

Sunday's heartfelt tradition. 

A time to slow down, 

to reflect, to be grateful. 

A list of gratitudes.  

* 

I am grateful for: 

 

~ Books.  Reading relaxes me, entertains me.  I connect with characters and am never "bored".

 

~ Me time. 

 

~A quiet house.

 

~ Watching my children get along and play so well together.

 

~ Sitting on the town common.  Beautiful green grass, and flowers.  They did a great job designing a welcoming and relaxing place for people to meet and eat. A wonderful place for town activities.

 

~ Our new Sport Brella. It protects us from the rain and wind while watching my son practice football.

 

~ Meeting for coffee with a friend and colleague.  It's always nice to catch up.

 

~Homemade Blueberry Bread made with freshly picked blueberries.  Delicious!

 

~ Locally grown corn on the cob.  Fresh and sweet.  YUM! 

 

 

Wordless Wednesday

I am joining bloggers for Wordless Wednesday.  I will share a photo that I have taken that inspires me to think, question, feel or smile.  I hope it does the same for you.

 

...because pictures are worth a thousand words