Friday, December 05, 2008

The Gratitudes Continued...

Grateful for vinegar and baking soda to clean barf from the blankie.

Grateful for Sprite & mini soda crackers to settle little ones tummies.

Grateful for mucinex, sudafed, & advil to clear up my sinus headaches.

Grateful for soup - just about any kind.

Grateful for jumper cables.

Grateful for the van ... when it starts.

Grateful for the $600 Christmas present to ourselves to fix the van. NOT! (sorry - hard to be grateful for that large chunk of money snatched out of our pockets)

Grateful for the chance to drive the small car with an excellent turning radius and greater excelleration.

Grateful for naps for the babe.

Grateful that the babe doesn't spit up quite as much.

Grateful for lotion to bless that chappy skin.

Grateful for words like CHAPPY.

Grateful for surprise happy mail that makes me grateful for kind friends.

Grateful for instant hot water for a long, quiet, peaceful shower. (long being 5 minutes when the tots need me)

Grateful that we aren't moving any time soon and for a warm home to spend Christmas in.

Grateful for the times I'm smothered with love by little ones.

Grateful for artistry, beauty, and splendor of nature.

2 comments:

Steph and Eric said...

Love your post Heath. I am GRATEFUL for you and your cheeriness. Good luck suriving sick little ones.

Amy D. said...

Hmm, we all can be grateful for all of that--AND for you! Love you, Heath