I’m doing the thankful challenge this year which is basically taking a time out every day to write down something I’m thankful for. These are not in any order just what came to my mind that day. I’ve been keeping track on my phone. Here are days 1-5.
Day 1) Jack!
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I’m not sure I’ve ever been so thankful now that I’m a Mom. This little boy makes my heart scream with thankfulness. I mean look at his face! His spirit, sense of humor, health, chubbiness, (I could go on and on) make my heart so full.
Day 2) My Sisters
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We’ve had our fair share of ups and downs and sometimes three is a weird number but I love these sisters of mine. My Mom used to tell us when we were little to be nice to each other because we will be in each others lives forever. And I am thankful for that. I’m thankful that we can have fights, get over them, forgive, laugh, have fun, tell stories, watch each others’ lives happen, make memories and then do it all over again. My sisters are built-in best friends.
Day 3) Quiet Time
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Since I work from home and Jack goes to daycare, I like to carve some time in the day for a little quiet time with God. I really have no excuse not to and am thankful for a quiet house to read and pray and reflect on God’s goodness.
Day 4) Hair
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Okay this one might sound shallow (or like bragging?) but when I was younger I HATED my hair. My natural curls drove me nuts. I actually would have my mom IRON my hair like with an real iron and ironing board. (This was before straighteners.) But as I got older I started embracing my natural hair texture. Now I let it work with me instead of me working against it. I actually have felt guilty for hating it so much so today I am thankful for my hair :).
Day 5) Dave Ramsey
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I’m thankful for Dave Ramsey? Yes! Seriously this guy is super inspiring. If you’re not familiar with him, watch this. If you aren’t inspired or crying at the end, there’s something wrong with you. D and I have gone through the Financial Peace University class and now we are actually applying it. It’s going to be a long road but I’m super excited about getting out of debt and living and giving like no one else!
Kelly you’re freaken adorable!!!! What an awesome blog post.
I love your hair – but I’ve told you this before! 🙂 Also love Dave! We have gotten out of so much debt and continue to, thanks to all of his helpful information!
What a wonderful post! So happy you are back!!! I just watched the Dave video and I am not sure how I feel about it. I am totally on board with being financially responsible, but I care way too much about my health and what goes in my body to eat beans and rice for 4 years! lol And I think a better plan might have been to buy life insurance. 🙂 AND good for her husband for caring what financial state he left his wife in, but on the other hand, as his wife, I would feel terrible that my husband spent his last years on this earth scrimping and saving. I would want him to travel and see this beautiful world. Buuuut…. I guess that would leave her in an even worse financial state. Oh boy, way too much in depth thinking this early in the morning. haha! Again, so happy you are back! 🙂
Katie – Good points! I also could not live on just rice and beans but the beauty of Dave’s tips is to have a plan for your money – their plan was rice and beans and our plan includes budgeting a little more for restaurants/groceries :). It definitely wouldn’t be on my mind to scrimp and save if we were in that situation but I truly admire the sacrifice he made so his wife wouldn’t have to worry. Peace of mind is everything. Thanks for your thoughts!
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