Golden Acorn Homeschool

Today was not my favorite day, let’s just leave it at that.

1. I am glad that today is nearly over.

2. I am glad I did not murder my children today (I was tempted).

3. I am very grateful for good friends who are opening their homes and closets to give me stuff.  I feel very loved.

4. I am grateful for the idea of the Advent Conspiracy and focusing on something besides consumerism.

5. Today is the first day of Advent.  I am grateful that Jesus came, in the humblest of circumstances,  for me.  Nothing else matters!

Whew!  I feel SO much better now.  I would love to see more gratitude posts from readers.  What are you grateful for?

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.”  ;-)

This week I have many things to feel grateful for, how about you?

1. Another week with my husband.  He leaves for Las Vegas next week and I won’t see him again for 70-90 days.  I am going to cherish every day of this week!

2. Good friends.  We had a really amazing going away party for Lonnie on Friday.  The people who came and spent time with us are so dear to my heart.  What an outpouring of love!

3. Paint!  I just put some paint samples on the wall and they look amazing.  I love the fresh, clean feeling a coat of paint can give a room.

4. Good books – enough said!

5. Diversity.  Where we live in the DC metro area is very diverse.  I have enjoyed living here so much for that reason and many more. I will miss it!

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?