Gratitude Day 18

Multitasking

Today, while catching up with a friend on the phone, I was able to unload & load the dish washer, hand wash dishes, wipe the table and counters, sweep & mop, and do two loads of laundry.

Often, my Mom would try to guess what household chore I was working on while chatting with her. She got a kick out that I was still living up to my teenage nickname of Princess Clean.

But I feel so glad that I was able to reconnect with my friend and still managed to get my house clean.

Gratitude Day 17

Books

We love to read and we have lots of books. During the summer, we stop at the library every week and each boy loads up their library bag to over flowing with books. When the school year starts, it's hard not to order from Scholastic Books each month.

I love the things they learn, how they can be taken to other places, learn lessons through a story or expand their horizons. Books are a wonderful magical thing.

My only frustration is knowing which book is appropriate for Kai or Coby's current reading level. I want to challenge them with out making it so difficult that they/I become frustrated with their inability. Some books have a level on the cover, but even those vary from publisher to publisher. Or there are the books we have read together that Coby now wants to read on his own but it turns out to be a retelling of how he remembers hearing the story rather than an actual reading.

So, I love the PTA Book exchange program. Every day the boys bring home a book that is at their reading level. No guess work!! It's enjoyable and not overwhelming. I also enjoy the opportunity to help change out the books on Tuesdays. I like being able to help out Coby's class.

It's wonderful having them read books to me.

Gratitude Day 16

Washing Conveniences

I love having a washing machine, dryer and dishwasher.

I toss in a load before breakfast. When we head upstairs finish getting ready, I toss the load into the dryer. Once the boys have left, I unload and load the dish washer. It is all so marvelously easy.

Except the days when I have to wash half the dishes by hand because they simply do NOT go in the washer. But at least I don't have to haul water or dishes anywhere.

Gratitude Day 15

Visiting Teaching

It's huge pick me up to visit with my sisters. I love spending that time with them to discuss life and the gospel. I feel so uplifted afterward.

Gratitude Day 14

My Hubbie the Instructor/Advisor

I'm grateful that he willing to give his time to be an advisor to his students & their club, the Game Shark Order. He plays pool & video games, and watches "crappy" movies (which included Twilight dubbed with a hilarious rifftrax). So he's having fun doing it. Too bad he's too sick today to make it to their BBQ. :(