"Lord grant me the patience to endure . . .

. . . my blessings!!" (needlepoint from Aunt Paula's house). That statement epitomizes being a stay at home mom to 3 little "blessings". I'm so thankful today for:

1. my muscles aching, because it means my efforts in exercising are working
2. Clara's nose no longer producing a snot-festival
   
3. red raspberries I bought at the grocery store
4. good friends and long phone conversations
   
5. the 2 minutes I closed my eyes as I pretended to be a slain dinosaur
6. having Jeff home, even if he is sick
   
7. finding a few more things I can eat. Hurray for Fritos and guacamole!
   
8. Thomas' sweetest demeanor in spite of his itchiness. The kid doesn't even squirm or fuss when I cut his fingernails.
   
9. those silly 25 things list on FB
   
10. a beautiful day outside