1. For the freedoms and laws we have here, in the United States of America. I just got done reading a book....I don't even know how to describe the book...heart wrenching and uplifting all at the same time. The book was Boys Without Names. It is fictional, but describes the very real lives of children who are forced into work at factories. Just made me realize how very, very, very blessed we are to live in a free nation.
2. My husband's willingness to be my chauffeur today. There is a thrift shop downtown that not only sells clothes & toys, but also home school curriculum. Downtown parking is a nightmare, so Steve was kind enough to drive me (and the children). I made sure we got all of our errands done - free cookies for the children at a local bakery (one of the prizes from the summer reading program) and the thrift shop. I was able to nab some curriculum (at a decent price) that I have been wanting to try out for some time. The nice thing? If I don't like it - I can take it back!
3. A clean home! I really kept the children and I focused on cleaning every day for 30 minutes and it has paid off. Friday night and the house looks pretty good - lived in, but clean. That always makes me happy!
4. The children are handling my theme, "We can do hard things!" pretty good. Every day each one of us works on something that is hard (the children usually work with me). K is working on spelling, Z is learning to ride his bike, S is learning how to clean better and I am working on my piano skills (next week I am adding in Shakespeare for myself).
5. My husband's generous support of me. The children have opted to be Pikmin (characters from a Wii game called Pikmin) this year for Halloween. Twice this week, I have been out with one of the children looking for items that will work. And I will continue to do this every week until the costumes are complete. I am just thankful Steve gives me the time I need to make it happen.
Happy Walking!
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