"Honest criticism is hard to take,

. . . particularly from a relative, a friend, an acquaintance or a stranger." -Franklin P. Jones
I'm thankful for:

1. constructive criticism and a desire to work towards making things better
   
2. getting up early to go for a run (the first in 6 months!) and seeing a beautiful Arizona sunrise
   
3. hearing happy chatter from Thomas before I went to get him up this morning
   
4. Christian and Clara playing so nice together
   
5. limiting my time on the computer and getting more done/spending more time with the kids
   
6. some great playtimes with the kids
   
7. making it through keeping the kids quiet for Jeff to have an important phone call. That was a tough one!
   
8. reading time with Christian and patience when he didn't get sounding out sh
9. Christian's desire to know more about Jesus dieing on the cross and what that means
   
10. Jeff playing with the kids after dinner and helping to get them ready for bed