Life Happens

Well, we all know this don't we? But I have been reminded as of late that we are all human and we all err. None of us are above the other. I will spare you the details, but sometimes life happens, we deal and move on.  Today I am thankful that I have fresh air to breath, and this life, which is a gift. I'm also thankful for this beautiful day (currently 46 degrees outside)   : )

 

So we all knew my resolution was ambitious, but I guess I thought I could do it. However, blogging is not my top priority and when life happens, I have to respond. I am wanting to blog more and document the bitty's lives, but I am not going to put a number on it. I think this will work much better for me!

I'm not that mom

I can't help but notice every time that I'm out and about, I see women/mothers who look like they are all put together. Their hair is done, make-up on, cute outfits etc. I am constantly asking myself, where do they find the time to do all of that? Obviously, they must make it a priority. I am not saying that I am a disheveled mess every time I go out, but I most certainly do not put emphasis on my appearance like that. I'm lucky if I have the three of us dressed and out of pajamas...
I would say there are maybe 3-4 times a year where I do get "dolled" up. This would occur on special occasions such as birthdays, holidays, and maybe our anniversary. Even then, I would consider getting "dolled up" to include blow drying my hair instead of air drying, maybe even using a curling iron (wow, lets not get carried away right?), curling my eyelashes and applying cover up/makeup. Then I would wear an outfit which only took me 2 hours to decide on after trying on countless options. I know what you're thinking now...HOLY COW Where did she come from?? 
So lets say on an average day, I shower, comb out my hair, get dressed, and then pull my hair back. Get the kids dressed and head out. Not much thought really goes into my appearance. So today, I am thankful for
that. Thank the bitty's who keep me from spending too much time on how I look ;-)
Today I am also thankful for
21. our wood-burning pellet stove to keep us warm in these new-found cold temperatures
22. left over cookies from last night for breakfast :)
23. shorter work days for the hubbee
24. a new perfume which doesn't give me a headache
25. cozy new slippers
26. sunshine
27. 4wd vehicles
28. a good washer and dryer (washing diapers reminds me of this often)
29. supportive friends and family
30. a passion to create  things



Thankful Thursday

I feel like I have so much to be thankful for that I am going to do this post along with Alysha over at The Tarr Pit, and others.

Obviously this is a time of year where others are also remembering and stating all that they have to be thankful for, but I want to remember every.single.day what I have to be thankful for.

I'm thankful for:
1.  a faith that allows me peace and comfort during times of unrest.
2.  a God who knows our hearts when no one else does.
3.  those who surround me and encourage me on a regular basis
4.  a wonderful, supporting, loving, and caring husband
5. who is also the most wonderful Dad, Brother, Son and Uncle
6.  2 of the most beautiful healthy girls that make me smile on a regular basis
7.  my family who loves me unconditionally
8.  our friends and family who love and support us
9.  having a job and an income to support our family
10. the simple things in life :)

This list could obviously go on and on, but today, these are the large parts of my/our lives that I feel thankful for. How about you?