Gratitude

Today I am thankful for a lot of things. If you have ever read the Secret, starting your day off being grateful is a key ingredient to a happy life. This is my own example to share with you.....


This morning I woke up and realized that I am surrounded by clutter, dog hair, and dust bunnies. When I look out my bedroom window I see gardens to tend, a lawn filled with dandy lions and a pool ready to suck more money out of me this summer. I think of my day ahead....three baseball games, a drive to Portland , another trip to the gas station and the grocery store. There are piles of clothes to be folded and more to be washed......
Depending on how I look at all of this is how my day will go.....

HERE IS HOW I LOOK AT IT
This morning I woke up......and am thankful to be here another day!
I am surrounded by clutter.......I have everthing I need and I am thankful!
The dog hair.........I am lucky enough to have two dogs that I adore and who I know LOVE me!!! and I am so thankful for their company and loyalty!
The Dust bunnies, along with dog hair......I will get to it eventually and it will be gone with a few passes of my vacuum, I am thankful for that! At least I have a vacuum and am not out beating rugs!
The gardens to tend and the lawn of dandy lions........the gardens remind me how much I love spring and summer and my yard is like owning a piece of heaven. I love it eveyday no matter if it is covered in snow or dandy lions, I am so lucky to live here!
The pool......The pool has been something to share with so many friends, it reminds me of how much fun summer is, it reminds me of the hot summer nights that we have had ice cream as our dinner and swam at night as the desssert! I am very thankful for that!
The baseball games, drive to portland, laundry, gas and food......This all reminds me that I am a Mother and of all the gifts I have recieved this is the one I treasure most! I have 5 smart, funny, healthy and happy kids! What would I be without my family. I am so thankful for that!
My day today is going to be great! I am already happy after having thought of all these things I mentioned.
So today depending on what you have to do, start off thinking about some things you are grateful for and then live a great day!