Giving thanks in this month of April for...
The start of horse lessons for this horse-loving girl.
To see her delight and joy...
and to watch her spend her own money to buy a treat for "her horse", Peach.
for Tummy Time.
For the chance to be their teacher...
in good days and through hard days...
and to push through these last days of school knowing a break is soon to come!
For the math equations he leaves all around the house.
I'm thankful for a clean stack of burp cloths and bibs...
and the fresh smell of baby they bring.
For his growing personality and sweet smiles.
Giving thanks for late nights with this little one
after the others are in bed.
Sometimes he even helps daddy work.
For new plants growing in our office...
knowing sun and warm weather will soon be here to stay.
To watch him delight in his little brother
and to see how much he really loves him.
So thankful for a growing and healthy baby...
despite all the spit up!
For ants...
Even though they totally creeped me out at first,
they have been amazing to watch and have been
a constant reminder to me of God's awesomeness and amazing creation.
Thankful for saying Yes...
Yes you can make your own snack...
Yes you can drag the table and chairs upstairs...
Yes, I'll join you for snack time and a dance party.
Because moments like these need to be savored and kept in a mama's heart.
And their delight and smiles when mama joined them...
And their delight and smiles when mama joined them...
Giving thanks for his smile and the way he fills my arms every day.
Thankful for...
Words, sentences, and whatever else is on his mind
written in red and blue letters on my fridge.
And for spur of the moment family nights...
Watching Frozen together...
Making sculptures out of ice cream...
Making memories I hope they will remember.
And for camp season...
It can be stressful and feel busy.
It can overload my brain and make me want to cry.
It makes me depend on Him like nothing else...
But it is worth it.
Because He is worthy of my heart, my service, my time...
Thankful for the letters my little guy is wanting to write to all the campers.
Filling them with sweet messages of love and happiness.
Like "Have a good day!" and "I love you!"
So thankful God placed him in this home that is safe and has love....
and praying for the sweet little hearts who are not safe right now
and do not feel loved or wanted.
Thankful I can make a difference for them if even just for one week...
Just Thankful.
