My Many Blessings

So far this resolution has been a great eye opener for me! So it continues...

Jan 5th: I am blessed to have a husband that enjoys my passion for scrapbooking, as it does consume a significant amount of my time. But I love seeing the look on his face as he looks back on all the albums from when the kids were younger.

Jan 6th: I am soooo thankful that I was blessed with the ability to cook and bake! If my mom had not taken the time to teach me, I wouldn't have the love for cooking that I do. I can't wait to teach my girls! The very first thing I remember making on my own was brownies, just can't remember if it was 1st or 2nd grade!

Jan 7th: I am so blessed to have found such a good friend in Kathy. She's someone that from the day we met, I have been able to be myself, my kids could be kids and I didn't have to about being judged. She and are the same in a lot of ways but complete opposites in others. I only wish we could have met sooner. I miss her very much!

Jan 8th: I am very thankful for my blessing of good health. We have been so blessed to have avoided any major illnesses and injuries in our family. *pic is our our awesome pediatrician who moved away. = (

Jan 9th: Today I am thankful for new friends and that I have the opportunity to have some girl time and meet some new moms tonight!

This New Year, I felt so many urges for resolutions, so many areas in my life I wanted to improve. I knew, though, what I needed. I get myself so down by focusing all the time on the frustration in my life (ie: kids). I love my kids, being a SAHM, being "the one" for all their needs and I love my family as a whole. But honestly, it is the hardest, exhausting "job" I've ever had. There are days, such as today, that make me question my motivation to become a Mom. It may sound harsh, but I don't know of a single person that doesn't not at some point question the choices they have made in their life. So, with that said, my biggest resolution this year to change my perspective on my life with my kids. I need to realize that being these boisterous babies mom is not just a job, it is a privilege and a blessing that God has given me. My challenge for myself is to write down just one blessing in my life every day for the whole year. Sounds easy, but as the days roll on it gets a little harder but for me, I need to find the simple little blessings in the everyday life of a SAHM.

Jan 1st : With so many families dealing with everything that comes with having a sick or handicapped child, I am so very blessed to have 4 healthy and happy children.

Jan 2nd: As I was reflecting back on my childhood, I realized how truly blessed I am to have a husband that my kids scream for joy when he walks in the door. Not scattering like we did as kids.

Jan 3rd: I am blessed to have a wonderful husband that understands how important it is to have an equal role in the kids' care is just as important as bringing home the bacon.

Jan 4th: I am blessed that we are fortunate enough that I can stay home and raise our kids. Not that it is easy by any means, it is the most challenging task of my life so far, but it is so much more rewarding than any other job I've had.