Today I'm thankful for "Mom's Night Off" times and that I get to spend a little time connecting with my friends again. My husband has always been very good about letting me have days "off".
Being a mom is a lot of hard work and sometimes (especially after particularly difficult days) it is necessary for us moms to take a little time for ourselves. I know I can sometimes feel like my entire identity is all wrapped up in being my kids' Mama. At times, I've found myself feeling like I can't remember what life was like before kids. having a night occasionally to myself helps me remember some of those bigger-than-the-present-moment type goals I have for my life.
November 4th:
Today I'm thankful we finished all of our home school subjects by noon so we could have a half day. Trust me, it's the little things like this that make my day sometimes. We had a good day today. The kids earned their first Book-It coupon for a free personal pan pizza from Pizza Hut so we met Dad for lunch, which was fun and yummy. Then little Z-man got to spend the rest of the day tagging along with Dad at work while the rest of us headed north to drop B at her volleyball practice (where big sis came to encourage her and walk her home afterward) and Big E and I drove up to the eye doc's to pick up his much needed new pair of glasses. I love it when busy days work out well. It makes the tiredness more worth it at the end of the day.
and November 5th:
I'm so thankful for the ending of Daylight Savings time. I am really happy to have that hour back!
And I actually got to sleep in until 10a this morning! Whoa. That was such a nice blessing. Especially since I'm not feeling completely up to par lately. Having that extra rest was lovely.
Dad is putting Big E to work alongside him today and now, the girls and little Z-man and I are getting ready for a little friend's 8th birthday party this afternoon. Little man doesn't even mind that he will be the only little guy amidst 10 little girls at Autumn's tea party birthday because he LOVES tea and the cupcake is a bonus :) He's such a little stud.
So, what are YOU thankful for?.........
No comments