Yes, this Gratituesday, I’m thankful for Gratituesday. :)  Why? Is it because I couldn’t think of anything else? No. It’s because I really am thankful for this day of the week.

I try to be thankful every day, but what I often find is that I just get busy and distracted, which can so easily make me ungrateful and negative. I can get grumbly and frustrated – usually with silly situations that happen during the day.

But each Monday I have to stop and give some real thought to what I’m thankful for. After all, you’re all expecting me to write about what I’m grateful for on Gratituesday. I’m pretty sure you don’t want to hear me say, “Yeah, God is good, but man those kids just tracked in mud and left the toilet seat up again.”

Knowing that I will be sharing about God’s goodness on my blog gives me an attitude check that I need. Gratituesday helps me keep a godly perspective – even if I’m just sharing something simple. That’s where most of our biggest blessings are found, after all – in the simple things in life.

So yay for Gratituesday! Let this day each week be a reminder to us all to take some time to consider our blessings!

Now your turn. Share what you’re thankful for!  Leave a comment on this post letting us know how God is working in your life. If you’ve written a blog post about what you’re thankful for, leave the link in the comments so we can visit your blog to read about it. We love sharing and reading about God’s blessings!

I think this post is going to sound selfish, as if I’m happy this year because I get to celebrate Christmas my way. But shucks and all that…yeah for me! This year we’re celebrating a relaxed Christmas at home!!

We almost always travel at Christmas time, which is great in and of itself because it means we get to see many loved ones and spend great time with family. I love this, and we’ve made many a wonderful memory through the years. But this year, it worked out for us to be home. We’ll make a short trip later this week to see my side of the family, but for the most part, we’ll be home. Home. Home!!!

Because we’re not traveling, I can focus my energy on many of the fun Christmas ideas I haven’t always had time to do when planning and preparing for a trip. I’m having a blast in the kitchen, making fun Christmas snacks. I took my time wrapping presents – because it’s something I love to do, and I had time to enjoy it this year.

The six of us have planned fun meals for this week, and have a big stack of games we’ve already started playing. Matt and I have had a wonderful time planning the gifts we’re giving to the boys and all the great ways we’ll use these gifts on Christmas day and beyond. I’m keeping our Christmas dinner as simple as possible so that I can relax and enjoy the day with my men. Lasagna for Christmas dinner? Yep. It’s already made and ready to be baked. The boys thought this was a perfect idea.

Ahhhhhh…I am overjoyed with thanks to God for this gift of time at home this Christmas. Let the celebration begin!

Now your turn. Share what you’re thankful for!  Leave a comment on this post letting us know how God is working in your life. If you’ve written a blog post about what you’re thankful for, leave the link in the comments so we can visit your blog to read about it. We love sharing and reading about God’s blessings!