This morning Isla slept in until 10:00! This is completely not typical for her as she’s normally up by 7-7:30. Maybe she’s going through a growth spurt or something, but the extra time I had to eat breakfast and get ready for church was a nice treat for sure! Not only did she get some extra rest, but I was able to take a nap this afternoon, so we all are feeling rested as we begin a new week.
Today I had a play date for Isla, and while she played with some other kiddos, I was able to have some good adult conversation with my friend. It was awesome to be able to pour out my heart to her and vice versa, knowing that we will be praying for each other in many areas of life and encouraging each other along the way. I’m grateful for the opportunity as a stay-at-home mom to connect with other moms throughout the day.
I literally typed into Pinterest today, “tips to minimalize my life and enjoy motherhood more.” I was shocked, to be honest, after reading that sentence back. Is that honestly where I’m at as a mom? Overwhelmed and desperate to find those moments in the day where I can be stopped in my tracks and think, “wow, I’m so grateful for this moment and I want to take notice of that and document it.” The documentation isn’t for anyone per se. It’s for your own recollection and daily discipline so that you stay in the habit and mindset of being conscious of daily gratitudes. I listened to a podcast today as well that talked about how this woman keeps a gratitude journal. She makes it a common practice to write down what it is she’s grateful for and is able to see how God has been so amazing and faithful in her life. It can be super helpful to look back through if your in a low valley and need a reminder of God’s constant goodness. One example she gave of her journal entry was that a tree in her yard had fallen and destroyed the play set, trampoline, and part of the roof. However, if it had fallen two feet closer to the house, it would’ve wiped out the part of the house where all the bedrooms are and could’ve killed her children. In bleak circumstances when it seems like there’s much to grumble and complain about-guess what?! There’s still something to be grateful for!
I’m feeling convicted and challenged to start using this blog platform as my online grateful journal. I want to be an example to my daughter and those around me of what a life rooted in the Lord looks like, and that’s a life of gratefulness and love.
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