Day 25

Look at me...Day 25. 

My 28 thanks:

1. My dance classes were awesome!  I get to teach some great girls this year.

2. Zachary played Littlest Pet Shop on the Wii all day long.  He had a blast and I enjoyed hearing what he named his pets. 

3. Madelyn is reading on a 6th grade reading level! 

4. Madelyn loves to read.  It makes me so proud of her.

5. Zachary's teacher is always complimenting him on his sweet spirit and kind heart. 

6. My kids know how to respect their teachers. (and all other authority as well.)

7. I got lots of ideas about how to help my family eat healthier.

8. I am the gatekeeper of my children's eyes, hearts, ears and mouths.  If I don't teach them what is right, how will they learn?

9. I choose to teach my children good eating habits, it will only benefit them now and in the future.

10. I have a love/hate relationship with half day kindergarten.  On one hand, I don't see how they can learn all they are required to learn in only 2 1/2 hours a day.  On the other hand, the moments I get to spend with my son after school is out for the day are precious. 

11. Zachary has a free spirit. 

12. I get to have one on one time with Zachary every day after school.  This won't last forever, so I am enjoying it!

13. I can have sad days, but they always pass.

14. Grace to make it one day at a time.

15. Friends who cheer me up.

16. Ladies who remember my mom and think of her fondly even after 17 years.  I hope she knows she is still missed.

17. I can choose not to be offended by others.  More often than not, offending me was not that person's intent.

18. Matt cooked dinner.

19. It was almost ready when I got home from the dance studio.

20. Matt's job is flexible, so he is able to get Zachary to soccer practice on Thursday.

21. Zachary is loving soccer practice this season.

22. Matt says Zachary is improving and actually kicks the ball now.  Yay!

23. I did laundry all day and NONE of it was left on the floor in piles...I put it ALL away! 

24. Laundry is less stressful when you do it that way and don't have to look at piles for a week...trying to talk yourself into putting the clothes away...who knew?  :)

25. I haven't washed church name tags on anyone's clothes lately!

26. I had a couple of  "laugh out loud" moments.

27. Memories that make me laugh.

28. Laughter is good for the soul.  It can pick you up when you are down and it can make someone else's day brighter.