I'm pulling myself out of this funk... slowly but surely. I am actively appreciating the wonderful things in my life, I am making the most of some of the precious moments (hanging out with my big girl at her dance competition, holding Jean when she asks me to - it could all change in an instant) and consiously feeling joy. After last week's post (Feeling Sorry), there was a rush of warmth from some new friends of mine. Reaching out is sometimes really hard and no doubt I felt self-consious about my candor but afterwards I felt relief. I also recieved some very encouraging words helping me to see that I'm not alone.
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| summertime on our yard |
Continuing on my gratitude journal is also a way for me to acknowledge the precious parts of my life... today I am thankful for:
- getting my "to-do list" done for the day. I have an overall list but everyday I make a mini-list JUST for the current day and sometimes I complete it and sometimes I don't - TODAY was a productive day!
- Jean and her imagination. Recently I have noticed she is really enjoying play-time on her own. It mostly involves a purse, her kitchen toys, her baby stroller and some babies of her own. It is nice to be working away at something and hear her little voice in the background.
- being a SAHM (stay-at-home mom)... it works really well for us, especially on days like today
- dinner on the table when I returned with the kids from Grace's dance class. It is a really nice feeling to walk into the kitchen and just have to sit down to dinner.
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| Jean at 4 months old |
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| Alex and Ian on Mother's Day 2007 |
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| Grace celebrating spring with bubbles! |
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