Golden Acorn Homeschool

I am going to copy David Letterman this week and count down the top 10 reasons for enjoying time away from my husband.  I miss him already, so I thought maybe this list would help me focus on the “positives.”  :-P

10.  Lots of space in the bed.  I don’t have to worry about sticking my knee in his back, or getting an elbow in the face.

9.  Cleaner air.  I am sure I don’t really need to explain this one, do I?

8.  Having the car 24/7.  Some of you know this, but I used to wake up every day of the week and drop him off at the Metro, or go without the car.  I am looking forward to the break!

7.  Less cooking.  The kids are happy to eat cereal and ramen.  This means I get more nights off.

6.  Early homework submission.  I will be bored, so my assignments will be finished extra early.

5.  Binging on sappy, romantic chic flicks.

4.  Reading in peace.  There will no one trying to get my attention because he is being ignored while my nose is in a book.

3.  Less laundry!

2.  No Car Talk.  He drives me nuts by constantly asking me what I think about this car, or to make a list of dream cars, or driving by car dealerships.

1.  Full ownership of the “Scepter of Power,” otherwise known as the remote control.  I can watch whatever I want, whenever I want.  This means a LOT less “Stargate.”  ;-)

I know that technically I missed the deadline for this today, but I was absolutely buried with obligations and homework this weekend.  This was literally my first chance to write anything for my poor, neglected blog.  But since it is still November 8th in the Mountain and Pacific time zones, I say it counts!

This week I am thankful for the following:

1. My church.  Journey’s Crossing has been the greatest source of fellowship, growth, and blessing to me as a Christian.  Words cannot even convey how much I will miss the weekly services, but more importantly, the amazing friendships I have made!

2. My newest small group.  This ties in with #1, but Daniel & Vicki, thank you!  Your group is making me get back in the WORD and really study, study, study.  It goes beyond just daily reading time with God, which I cherish, but this group is really getting down and dirty with what the Bible really says.  :-)

3. New math curriculum.  The new math textbooks arrived on Saturday and I was so deliriously happy to poor over them and sniff the new paper smell.  (I never said I wasn’t weird, ok?)

4. My mother-in-law.  Saturday was her birthday and I am so glad that she is in my life and that I have been able to get to know her better than I thought possible over the last seven years.

5. My health.  I have a few odd things to get checked out in the coming weeks, but overall I am very healthy and strong.  I need to remember not to take that for granted.

So, readers, what are you thankful for this week?

It’s Sunday and I am going to attempt to make this my weekly day of gratitude.  Feel free to join me each Sunday if you want to inspire a little gratitude in your own lives.  Counting blessings is the best way I know to change an attitude and gain a little perspective.

This week I am grateful for a number of things, but here are my top five:

1. Fall foliage.  This is my last fall living in the East Coast (for a long time at least) and the colors this year are really beautiful due to some rain and unseasonably cooler temperatures.  It feels like a nice send off.

2. Pumpkin Spice coffee creamer.  My stores are FINALLY stocking it.  I will indulge until the last bottle is gone from grocery store shelves.

3. Gambling.  I know this is a weird one, but the people who go to Las Vegas and gamble just allowed my husband to get an amazing job offer and change things for the better.  I am excited for our future.

4. Love.  I am thankful for this all the time and I realize more every day what the Bible means when it says God is Love.  I get it!

5. Halloween!  It was last night and it’s one of my favorite holidays. I love dressing the kids up (me too!) and ransacking the neighborhood for candy.  What a fun day!

What are you grateful for??  Let’s start a gratitude movement!

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Today, I am grateful for my family – all of my family.  However, I am especially thankful for my husband who works hard to provide for us, and for my MIL who shares her home with us.  I am very grateful for my children who are a source of constant amusement, love, and challenges.  They make me grow and stretch and be a better person.

I am grateful for my good health, and that it allows me to do all I need to do.

I am grateful for my garden “project” this year.  It is hard work, but I am enjoying it very much.  I feel like a good steward of the Earth.

I am always grateful for my relationship with the Lord.  Walking with Him has been the greatest blessing to my days!

What are you grateful for?  Take some time today and ponder the ways your life is blessed, even in adversity.

Feel free to join me as I strive to make each Sunday a “Day of Rest, Day of Gratitude.”