1. This month has been enlightening and full of surprises. I have loved counting my blessings every day. I've seen the influence of Amberly's challenge reach across the world (my friend Dennise in New Zealand has joined in the last few days). I think I may do like my mom and continue finding five things a day to be grateful for. I may or may not continue to share them but I have found being grateful gives me perspective and helps me stay closer to the Spirit. Plus it's been really fun bonding with my mom doing this exercise. So I'm also grateful for Amberly.
2. This day is almost over. Piper was, as my mom puts it, "full of piss and vinegar" today. I agree with my friends that I didn't have too much trouble with the "Terrible Twos" but the "threes" have really kicked my butt. So I'm grateful that today is over because Piper was sure defiant today. Hopefully the prayer we said tonight will help. We discussed how Heavenly Father can help us be nice and not do naughty things. I'm hoping that I can remember tomorrow during a difficult moment that we can remember to pray at that time for help.
3. Every year around Christmas in my parent's hometown the policemen and firemen escort Santa around on a float every night. They play their sirens for a bit to let you know he's come to your neighborhood and they have the police car lights going. Then they stop in the street and let the kids climb on the float, get their picture taken with Santa, talk to him about Christmas and get a lollipop. Tonight as we were about to start Family Home Evening we heard the siren. We hurried and put on shoes and jackets to go outside. We got to see Santa and got pictures of Simon and Piper with him. It was such a fun occasion since I used to be the one who would climb up on the float and get a lollipop. It made such a great memory to see life come full-circle like that.
4. My mom gave me a great service project idea today for the little Christmas party that we're having with Piper's preschool next week. Now I just need to check out some things to prepare for it.
5. I got the General Conference issue of the Ensign. I'm excited to read and to review the talks I heard in October.
2. This day is almost over. Piper was, as my mom puts it, "full of piss and vinegar" today. I agree with my friends that I didn't have too much trouble with the "Terrible Twos" but the "threes" have really kicked my butt. So I'm grateful that today is over because Piper was sure defiant today. Hopefully the prayer we said tonight will help. We discussed how Heavenly Father can help us be nice and not do naughty things. I'm hoping that I can remember tomorrow during a difficult moment that we can remember to pray at that time for help.
3. Every year around Christmas in my parent's hometown the policemen and firemen escort Santa around on a float every night. They play their sirens for a bit to let you know he's come to your neighborhood and they have the police car lights going. Then they stop in the street and let the kids climb on the float, get their picture taken with Santa, talk to him about Christmas and get a lollipop. Tonight as we were about to start Family Home Evening we heard the siren. We hurried and put on shoes and jackets to go outside. We got to see Santa and got pictures of Simon and Piper with him. It was such a fun occasion since I used to be the one who would climb up on the float and get a lollipop. It made such a great memory to see life come full-circle like that.
4. My mom gave me a great service project idea today for the little Christmas party that we're having with Piper's preschool next week. Now I just need to check out some things to prepare for it.
5. I got the General Conference issue of the Ensign. I'm excited to read and to review the talks I heard in October.
4 comments:
This has been a neat experience. I've loved reading your posts.
What a fun tradition to have Santa come to each neighborhood.
November went too quickly. I really enjoyed each of your posts and I hope you continue to share your gratitude at least occasionally. XOXO.
Misty - I agree, this has been very enlightening and touching almost daily. I appreciate Amberly challenging you and then you challenging others, including me! I think it will be awesome to go back and read it as well.
Also, it was just too much fun yesterday to see two things - you having your children sit on "our" Santa that comes around, what a flashback. And for you to see a glimpse of what you used to be like as a child. It has come full circle. However, I wouldn't have changed any of that chattering for the world! Thanks again for the challenge. I think I will continue it through the rest of the year. Love you so much!
Mom
Misty - I agree, this has been very enlightening and touching almost daily. I appreciate Amberly challenging you and then you challenging others, including me! I think it will be awesome to go back and read it as well.
Also, it was just too much fun yesterday to see two things - you having your children sit on "our" Santa that comes around, what a flashback. And for you to see a glimpse of what you used to be like as a child. It has come full circle. However, I wouldn't have changed any of that chattering for the world! Thanks again for the challenge. I think I will continue it through the rest of the year. Love you so much!
Mom
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