56. Whirring of fans.
57. Freshly cut grass.
58. Spontaneous scissor projects.
59. Sandbags ready for the next big rain.
60. Tax Return!
61. More bike riding and less driving.
62. Homemade get well cards when I'm sick.
63. Chubby baby legs.
64. The way the afternoon rain cools things off.
65. A wrist roll tan line.
66. Geckos in the house.
67. The thrill of a hermit crab changing shells.
68. Kai's soft, high singing voice that is amazingly on key.
69. Leggos - what a great toy.
70. A cool shower after a long, hot day.
71. Trusting my husband.
72. Extended baby days with this one.
73. The way an iguana can captivate their attention so fully.
74. This face.
75. The incredible kid he's becoming. Those moments when I look at him and I'm just amazed.
76. Older brothers loving and caring for their baby brother.
77. Fitting into non-maternity clothes - finally!
My mom sent me this article, which lead me to this blog, and this post (watch the video - it had me in tears!) - all with some great thoughts on gratitude with our children and science of the amazing difference this can make in the lives of parents and children. The Bible exhorts us many times to "give thanks" at all times, in all circumstances. How amazing to find science that backs this up. God in his goodness doesn't command us to do things with no reason, but because of His great love for us and because He wants good things for us. And so it is with giving thanks.
