1.  That I was able to be the one to comfort my sweet boy when he woke up scared this morning


2.  The fact that I was able to play outside for a little while today with my friends and kids


3.  When my dear sweet husband came up behind me and wrapped his arms around me and kissed me on the neck.. just cuz!


4.  How Paige just couldn't stop herself from cracking up at all the little sounds I was making at her this evening


5.  That my first time grilling pork chops was a success!


6.  That I was able to blog tonight and reflect on my blessings


7.  That my Dad loves to text me about random things


8.  That during this quick list I am writing, I had to get up 3 times to give Paige her pacifier ;)


9.  That I have amazing parents that are understanding, generous, kind and willing to teach


10.  That right now I am going to fall asleep on my handsome husband and get myself a good 6 hours of sleep!  (it's better than the 4 I got last night)

Today Beckett and I were driving to Walmart to pick up some carpet cleaner.  It was windy and cold and dreary outside.  Ryan was at home with the little Pie, preparing his lesson for the seminary class he is teaching this week.  Ashley, Richard and the kids would be to our house within the hour for Family Home Evening.  I still had dishes to do, laundry to fold, and let me be honest... I still had half a suitcase that needed to be unpacked from our vacation 3 weeks ago. Dinner wasn't made, and I really had no clue what I would make anyway.  I was feeling a little overwhelmed.  


I turned the Radio on as we made our way down 2nd East and some upbeat R&B song came on, not one that I really know well, but it got me snapping.  Just then I look in the rear view mirror and my sweet little boy was in his car seat moving his head back and forth and trying ever so hard to snap his fingers, just like mommy!  With a smile on his face and such determination he stayed that way the whole rest of the way to the store, focusing in on his thumb and pointer finger trying over and over again to make that clicking sound.  He hasn't quite got it yet, but I am sure he will try again and again.


It's the simple things that remind me how special my life is as a mother, how grateful I am that my children can teach me little life lessons everyday.