1. Reading programs, family challenges & a husband that makes it all fun. Every year I sign the children up for the local library's summer reading program. Enthusiasm for the program depends on the child. Last year, I discovered that Barnes & Noble has a summer reading program as well. The child reads 8 books and earns a free book. Since we already do the library program, I decided the Barnes & Noble program would be more of a challenge. The children asked if Steve & I would be do it as well - we both agreed. My entire goal was to get my son excited about reading. Since Steve was a part of the challenge, I asked him to turn it into a "competition" and smack talk Z. It worked. Z was so pumped up to read his 8 books before Steve could read his - and there was a lot of smack talking. We are doing the same thing this year: 8 books, special challenges and a whole lot of smack talking. Everyone is excited about reading. I am just grateful.
2. My husband's ability to support us - I know that having a job is a blessing. I know being a 1 income household is a blessing. I am so very thankful that God has blessed us this way. I love staying home with the children.
3. For the continued insights into the reasons why I hold myself back, but more importantly the glimpses I have of my true potential...my mission in life and so forth. I love homeschooling. I love being a wife and mother. I love writing and communicating. I don't love my procrastination, but I can learn and grow and change. Pretty amazing.
4. Lots of rain that softened the ground so I could pull weeds. I don't enjoy pulling weeds, but I do like a weed free yard.
5. Being able to talk to my mom! If life was perfect, we would live across the street from each other, but since life isn't perfect - I at least can be thankful for phones and the ability to chat across vast distances. Love ya, mom!
Happy Walking!
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