Grateful Heart Friday

Tim is working a poopy shift this week... when he works this shift, it throws off my whole schedule... it makes my attitude pretty stinky! Unfortunately, I get extra cranky and gripey with the kids... NOT COOL... so I have to apologize to them...a LOT! Ok...enough of confessions... today is about being GRATEFUL!! So, in spite of how cranky I have evidently CHOSEN to be, I am CHOOSING, now, to find the things to be grateful for! (For more about Grateful Heart Friday, click to read Mommy Girl's thoughts!)

I CHOOSE to be grateful because, BECAUSE of Tim's work schedule, I was able to go to Xander's Valentine's party at school today! I don't ordinarily get to do the parties at school because of having to be home with the other three munchkins! So it was fun to enjoy Xander in his element, with his friends, making cookies while Tim stayed home with A, J, and B!!


I CHOOSE to be grateful again for Tim's schedule because I had 3 doctor appointments scheduled this week for our household. NORMALLY, I have to lug around all the kids in the big, bulky stroller for appointments. BUT, because of this late shift that Tim is working (no, I'm not bitter!), I got to go to the appointments either ALONE or with only one child in tow!
IT WAS FANTASTIC!!

So... thank you to Tim's boss, for this crummy work schedule... in spite of you changing his shift, I CHOOSE TO BE GRATEFUL!! (hehe)

I am grateful for my friend, Alison! She sent me a message today at 10 saying she'd be in town this afternoon, and asked if she could come over! I haven't seen my friend in several weeks- so long that poor Bella had forgotten her...or was mad at her...or something because she wouldn't even LOOK at Alison, much less hug her... SAD :( !! But it was nice to be able to just sit and chat with my girlfriend about nothing in particular, yet everything in the world! I love time with friends!! (picture is from when Bella DID love Alison! lol)

I am grateful for quick healing! Last Friday, I spoke in FAITH of God's healing since I was diagnosed with shingles. Thanks to GOD and great medication, I am feeling MUCH better... still some soreness, but 1000X better!! WAHOO!

I am grateful for my mom. While I was sick this week, she came over every night, after she had worked all day, to help me with the kids! It was so nice to be able to share my exhaustion with her!

Thanks mom for helping me out this week...not sure if I could've done it without you!

I am grateful for a great group of woman (and 1 man) who serve with me on the TMOM Board! I feel like we're making a difference in this group... and I'm excited to be making it happen with them! (FYI, TMOM: Tulsa Mothers of Multiples)

YOUR TURN!! What do you have to be grateful for today?