Thursday, July 03, 2008

Gratitude

Today I am so grateful.

I am grateful that plumber shots of my two year-old never get old.



I am grateful for badly taken pictures of lazy cats.



I am grateful for a teenager who still calls me Mama and lets me hold her hand sometimes.




I am grateful that a rescue kitten made my daughter happier on her birthday than an iPod could have.


I am grateful for six year old-boys who turn around in their chairs and pretend to be embarrased when I cry at kindergarten graduation.



I am grateful for a stolen moment together at a pool with my entire family.




Thank you, universe.

23 comments:

Sunshine said...

I'm totally gettin' this place you are in right now, and I understand it.
I'm grateful too, for all those little things we take for granted. I have to be. I've been reminded, and that's never a bad thing.

Anonymous said...

Mmmmm...that post was a great big hug.

Little Miss Sunshine State said...

"Teenager" looks beautiful on your girl.

Jan said...

Love your universe. It's all in your outlook, and you have a great one.

Jenn @ Juggling Life said...

I'm glad you got the moment.

Sarcasta-Mom said...

Awwww, that felt good. Thanks for giving me a moment to reflect on how much the universe really does give us everyday...

Mary Alice said...

((hug))

BlondeMomBlog (Jamie) said...

Yea for all the cumulative little things that make life so wonderful.

Love the pictures!

Jennifer S said...

That's a beautiful list (with great photos). You have a lovely family.

Nancy said...

During this yucky time you are all going through,it's a comfort to look at what you do have and just be so grateful. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

Beautiful post.

Anonymous said...

Happy days - may they multiply and last forever.

the dragonfly said...

Lovely...

Sass said...

Lovely post.

Kristi said...

I forgot what I wanted to write after being promised lovely skin for leaving a comment. Do not be alarmed by the 48,000 comments you receive in the next two minutes....

Kristi said...

Oh, yeah, I remember: lovely post! Gratitude is where we should all be.

dkuroiwa said...

You have so much to be grateful for...very nice. And what a lovely looking family!!

Anonymous said...

Sometimes it is nice to read the sappy crap! I liked this post.

Anonymous said...

Well, now I'm all teary! Lovely post.

BetteJo said...

I know I'm late here but seeing the fairness of your family and knowing your phobia about aging skin - I am assuming that all outdoor pics were taken AFTER liberal sunscreen application?

Anna Sawin said...

Jen,

Loved this post, and your guest post. You are generous of heart to share yourself this way, especially at this time for your family. A thousand thanks.

Your post is up at Hank and Willie, I am just back in town and getting organized, thank you!
xo
Anna

MamaGeek @ Works For Us said...

Your universe is LOVELY right down to the plumber butt. :)

BlondeBlogger said...

Awww, that's so sweet! And your family is Gorg. Eous!!!

Shauna Loves Chocolate said...

Perfect.