Friday January 4, 2013

* a roaring fire.  The heat I felt while I sat on the hearth.  Feeling warm to my bones.  But not a Texas summer warm, a good, happy sigh, warm. 

*Listening to Justin laugh at the movie we were watching tonight.  Then hearing Klint laugh.  Then Emily...mostly because Klint was laughing.  I really didn't watch much of the movie, but listening to those I love was awesomeness.

*Both Emily and Matthew today had courage, and told the truth.  Emily told the truth about eating chocolate, even though she knew it was going to get her in trouble.  Matthew told the truth about blowing out the recently lit fire in the fireplace, even though he knew we had repeatedly asked him to stay away from it.  They both told the truth without hesitation.  I am so proud of them. 

*Having a house chuck full of kids for nearly the entire day.  Both Matthew and Justin had friends over (Jesse and Max).  Both friends I simply adore.  I loved listening to them playing and interacting together.  Including everyone, even the little sister and the destructive baby when he came scooting along.  I loved hearing those happy noises.  I loved spending a couple of hours around the kitchen table making paracord bracelets with all of them.  It made me so grateful to be a mom.  It made me feel so grateful to be a stay at home mom, where those opportunities are more frequent and easier. 

*preparing a lesson on gratitude for Relief Society and really feeling blest and grateful to a very loving and knowing and caring Heavenly Father. 

*talking to my friend Kristen on the phone today.  I like her an awful lot.  I missed her while they were on their trip.  I am grateful for her.