today i am grateful for the small things...

somedays i find it almost impossible to think of what i am grateful for

but that goes against my belief that gratefulness is not optional.

i need to be grateful in all things, all circumstances

and it is on days like this that a small list

can take a long time to figure out.

so today

is one of the days where this is written simply out of personal discipline

not because i feel particulary grateful

because i don't.

honestly, i feel exhausted. battle weary and very close to throwing in the towel

whatever that would mean...as if that is even an option

but i can for a brief moment imagine what it would feel like..

to just check out, stop caring, stop trying, stop doing what i do everyday.

however, i won't and i never have and i am not about to start now,

so here is my grateful list for today...and by the end,

i will have shifted my mindset and reilize that i have actually

had a very, very blessed day!

a warm cup of chai tea in a very comfy mug

polkadot pajamas that make me feel skinny:)

easy, make it yourself dinner and a family that doesn't complain about that

glorious sunshine!

peas peekin gout of the ground in the garden!

beautiful family members who i love so much

the white cat that visits our yard each day

a clean kitchen

comfy couches with soft pillows

a loving husband

flowers from my mom today

internet inspiration

memories of an easier time:)

i love ya suzy,

have a great night!