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Today I am Grateful…

08/16/2010 by Kate P. 17 Comments

On Friday, I went to bed too late. Three hours after I went to bed Lboy woke up waaay too early. I was miserable. It the was the “I’m hungover” feeling that I never used to get pre-parenthood but I get all the time now because I’m consistently knocked on my butt tired.

Seriously people, I made two wrong turns while trying to get to my MIL’s house. Yes, the house that I’ve been driving to for the last 4 years. I was at the bakery trying to buy ONE dozen cupcakes & told the girl behind the counter that I needed TWELVE dozen. I had people coming over to my house for a joint bday party for my brother & Todd and the house was messy. Needless to say, I was feeling VERY sorry for myself.

On Saturday, I read in the paper about a family who lost their 14 month old daughter from a heat stroke. My heart broke for them. And then I felt terrible, my life could be so much worse & so much harder. I don’t want to take my blessings for granted. So I started making my grateful list.

Today, I am grateful…

*Today I am grateful for my health. For Todd’s health. For Lboy’s health.

*Today I am grateful for only having to worry about the small things like a baby waking up too early or having to vacuum 3 times today because of the mess left by a toddler learning how to feed himself. I could have to worry about cancer, illness, or worse.

*Today I am grateful for bills. It means I have a roof over my head, running water, & electricity.

*Today I am grateful that I have a family member to be frustrated with–it means I have people in my life who I love dearly. They just drive me crazy sometimes. Life without that person would be miserable.

*Today I am grateful that I had to spend money on the dog at the vet. It means I have a furry friend who cuddles with me, goes bizerk with happiness when I walk in the door, & is a great little friend for Lboy.

*Today I am grateful that I have to cook three meals. It means I have food on my table & my son won’t go hungry.

*Today I am grateful that I have family to complain about living too far away from–at least I have them in the first place.

*Today I am grateful.
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Over the weekend, my MIL called me & told me that she has decided to start a blog. She wanted to know if I would design her something & get her all set up. I of course said YES! I love it when new people enter the addicting, I’ll never be the same again blogosphere!
I worked for hours threw something together for her and I would now like to present: Kay at A Dance with the Dragon. She has a powerful story about battling a rare illness called Myasthenia Gravis (aka the Dragon.) She has her inagural post debuting & I would love for you all to go visit her!

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About Kate P.

I'm a Spanish speaking, supper cooking, sporadic house cleaning, sometimes swearing, to do list making, stroller pushing, diaper changing, SAHM & skin care selling, God fearing, church going, independently thinking, family loving, not always perfect, hooked on blogging, husband loving, health food nut & junk food junkie, first & now second time mommy. Welcome to my world.

Comments

  1. Corinne says

    08/16/2010 at 5:02 am

    There is so much to be grateful for… thank you for the reminder 🙂

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  2. Hannah says

    08/16/2010 at 5:20 am

    Wonderful post, it is so important to step back sometimes, especially on "those" days and remember what we have and be grateful for them! You do have a lot of things to be grateful for, but I so feel you on the always tired thing LOL. I do so many stupid things because of exhaustion LOL. I hope you have a wonderful week! I will go check your MIL's blog out!

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  3. Maureen says

    08/16/2010 at 5:38 am

    Beautiful post, Kate! I still have to occasionally kick myself in the butt whenever I started to feel sorry for myself, looking down will makes us counting our blessings for sure 🙂

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    • Luisito says

      01/09/2014 at 8:35 pm

      thank you, carina. i hope you know you irnpise me, too you already did ewhat i am doing! i don’t even know where you are these days, but wherrever it is, i hope you are well and lucy, too!tschuess,kate

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  4. Debbi says

    08/16/2010 at 6:16 am

    Great post! After a stressful day, you reminded me what is really important. Thanks Kate!

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  5. Melissa says

    08/16/2010 at 11:59 am

    I love the grateful list and I will be sure to check out your MILs blog.

    Recently (within the past month) we started doing yet another ritual with Hayden: every night right before he goes to sleep when he is laying in bed, we talk about all the things he is thankful for. I am not a "god person" so this is what we do instead of prayers. When we first started, Hayden didn't say anything – we did all the talking. But now he is able to talk about the things he is thankful for (and then we add things he may have overlooked – like mommy and daddy!). But I definitely think it's a fun ritual. Maybe when Lboy is a little older you could try it to?

    And I saw the news story about the child who died in the car. That is just so sad. I can't even imagine.

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  6. liz says

    08/16/2010 at 12:03 pm

    How cool is that! Both that your MIL wants to blog AND how awesome a look you put together.

    You are right that even when our worlds seem rough, it really could be much worse.

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  7. Stacey @ Entropified says

    08/16/2010 at 1:39 pm

    Great post – needed the reminder.

    will visit the dragon!

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  8. Amy says

    08/16/2010 at 1:44 pm

    This was a great post! It's true that there is always something for us to be greatful for, we just need a little reminder sometimes.

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  9. Cecelia Winesap says

    08/16/2010 at 2:36 pm

    Awesome post! Great reminder to be thankful each day!

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  10. gringationcancun says

    08/16/2010 at 3:27 pm

    Great post! Thanks for putting things into perspective 🙂

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  11. Kingstongirl says

    08/16/2010 at 5:07 pm

    I love your post! You never seem to amaze me with all of your insight that you are able to see as you look at things. I love your blog its always a treat!

    Reply
  12. Allyson & Jere says

    08/16/2010 at 6:36 pm

    This is such a great post, and all so true! We are lucky to have what we have.

    Your blog design for you MIL is gorgeous! You've got some skillz there girl.

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  13. Crystal says

    08/16/2010 at 11:36 pm

    Beautiful! I love posts of gratitude!

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    • Bubi says

      01/12/2014 at 10:38 am

      It’s much easier to unnarstedd when you put it that way!

      Reply
  14. MommaKiss says

    08/17/2010 at 7:43 am

    well if that doesn't punch you in the gut to be happy for all that you have – don't know what does!

    Reply
  15. Joey @ Big Teeth and Clouds says

    08/17/2010 at 12:47 pm

    This is an awesome post! I'm grateful every moment (at least I try to be)!

    Reply

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