1000 gifts, Part 3

I cannot express how blessed I have felt the past week. Glimpses of sun and warm weather have boosted all our moods. Sam has began the journey of potty training, he is so happy and so proud of himself. With Easter passing Ryan is back to his consistent schedule and is home in the evening.

Here is the next section of my 1000 gifts...

#36 Ryan's days off.

#37 Making memories.

#38 Dry weather!

#39 Safe public parks, allowing our family to have a free family day.

#40 Looked over steak in the freezer, impromptu BBQ.

#41 Energy to get some housework done.

#42 Fenced backyard, allowing Sam to roam.

#43 Hard working husband

#44 Great book and time to read it.

#45 The moments when Sam just wants a hug.

#46 Being able to open our windows and let the breeze blow through.

#47 Gardening.

#48 Creating a useable space in our backyard.

#49 Energy this morning!

#50 Day 2 of no diapers!

#51 Seeing Sam's excitement and pride when he uses the potty.

#52 Heat in our home so Sam can run around without pants (makes potty training so much easier)

#53 Being able to devote a week to Sam and potty training.

#54 “Sam's new puppy” at Papa and Grandma Murphy's house.

#55 Having a new free activity while we play with and walk the puppy.

What else I am up to today...

- Detail clean the kitchen, finally stop cleaning around the stuff that doesn't belong there and put it away.

- Go through Sam's clothes, goodbye high waters and 3/4 length sleeves.

- Pick up everything in the living room, again stop cleaning around the stuff that doesn't belong.

- Vacuum.

- Spend 15 minutes emptying the spare bedroom or soon to be babies room.

1000 Gifts, Part 2

The past few weeks have whirled by. Realized today that I haven't shared my progress on my goal of reaching 1000 gifts.

I am loving this process. God is using this list to help me find joy in each moment. Even the ones I would rather look over, like a toddler with the stomach flu or the symptoms of early pregnancy.

#7 hugs from Sam

#8 Loving husband who puts us first

#9 Comfort of our home

#10 Rest

#11 Our God who can do anything, even things we cannot comprehend

#12 Husband who parents with me

#13 Loving god

#14 Husband's flexible schedule

#15 The love between Ryan and Sam

#16 Being able to stay home and care for our sick son

#17 Helpful husband

#18 TV to distract Sam while I am not feeling well

#19 Sister who lives close by

#20 Tauna's love for Sam

#21 Lazy days

#22 Being able to comfort Sam

#23 Extra Sheets

#24 Gifts from family

#25 God's financial provision

#26 Blooming Lilacs

#27 Hearing our little peanuts heartbeat

#28 The resources to make our family healthful meals

#29 The desire to make our family healthful meals

#30 Husband's support

#31 Ryan's 4 day weekend!

#32 Wonderful day trip to the beach

#33 Incredible son who enjoyed the day in the car

#34 Singing with Sam before bedtime.

#35 The joy of seeing Sam learn the signs for “Jesus Loves Me.”