A typical kind of day

Day one hundred sixty eight: Today was a pretty typical day.

I played peek-a-boo with Ariel and she laughed really hard. She enjoyed laughing enough (and the attention she got for it) that she added a little extra umph to her laughter making it seem kinda fake. It was really cute. I love laughing with her - real or not so real. She's still sincerely enjoying herself.

I picked my sister up from work for a special lunch and mom treated us all to Cheeseburger in Paradise. The food was good. The company was better. The service not so great on some levels, but so what. I thought about complaining and I'd love to say I thought better of it, but really I just forgot.

I got frustrated with someone I love and fought the temptation to show my frustration through unkind words. I wasn't completely successful. I prayed for the Spirit to help me. I was more successful after that.

Ariel and I colored with sidewalk chalk on the back patio at my parents' house. We talked about colors and counted to five. She climbed up the steps all by herself when no one was paying attention - I had mixed emotions. Proud she did it, but a little scared we weren't watching.

Ariel got her first haircut. I am pleased with it. I considered doing it myself and looked online for some tips and pictures. I think I could have, but I decided to let a professional do it. My reason? Well, in my search online I found a lot of moms did the first (and later) cuts themselves and the pictures of those cuts looked fine, good even; however, the ones I saw that were done by professionals almost always looked great. We paid $7 before tip. I think I made the right choice for us. She looks really cute and I seriously doubt I would have done as good a job.

I looked at a ton of pictures of my friend, Jessica's newest addition - Sophia Nicole. She is beautiful and perfect. Her big brother is gonna take great care of her. I cannot wait to hold her. I am SO happy that she is here and in the family she is in. I'm hoping to make a quick drive out their way for a visit. We live far too far from each other.

Thank you, God, for every minute I have with the people I love. Please help me to make time for more and truly appreciate those that I have.Thank you for helping me to calm my frustration. Thank you for helping me to control my tongue. Thank you for my desire for these things. Thank you for sidewalk chalk, little giggles, cute haircuts, lunch dates, and peek-a-boo. Thank you for baby Sophia.



What's this about? I decided on my birthday to make a commitment to being intentionally thankful. I challenged myself to post one thing I am thankful for everyday this year.