"Self-pity is . . .

. . . a sinkhole from which no rescuing hand can drag you because you have chosen to sink." -Elizabeth Elliot
I'm thankful for:

1. secretly watching the kids playing outside through my bedroom window. I cherish their little antics when they are playing so well together.
   
2. bathtime relaxing Thomas to the point that he so nicely went to sleep on his own
   
3. working as a team to get in & out of Toys R Us in 10 minutes
   
4. the kids behaving pretty well when we went to the title agency to sign our refinancing paperwork - & refinancing our home at 5%!
   
5. being able to park in the garage - what a difference in car temperature!
   
6. Christian's friend Blake's birthday party at the splash pad
   
7. not even feeling sad one bit that I couldn't eat the cake
   
8. Jeff being home tonight. Having help is invaluable.
   
9. the realization that all the stuff I thought was happening this weekend is mostly next weekend. Phew!
   
10. working on a routine for our days to get more accomplished and enjoy our time together more.