#GratitudeChallenge / / / Day Eight / / /
So I’ll be honest... I seriously considered ending this today because it had been a DAY and if I’m being perfectly frank, I had a hard time at first thinking up things to be thankful for.
The walls of this house are closing in on me (hence my photo choice inspired by my friend over at @ohhonestly), my creativity and optimism are waning, and I’m having a difficult time not feeling trapped in a twisted stay-at-home-mom version of Ground Hog Day.
But then I realized someone out there might be having a hard time looking on the bright side, too, and we need each other. So here’s my list!
I’m thankful for: • My babies, even when they don’t nap and refuse to go to bed at night. • My home, even though it looks like Toys R Us threw up all over it. • My local grocery store and their helpful employees that have promised to call me once they receive a shipment of diapers and wipes because Amazon has had to cancel all my subscription orders. • The sunshine, even though it’s melting all the snow and my yard is a mud track. • My friends and family, even though I can’t see most of them in person. • God’s faithfulness, grace, mercy, strength and peace, even when I don’t deserve them.
Gratitude is a state of mind. Joy is a choice. Faith takes courage. Trying to keep these things in mind and hoping you’ll join me in finding the bright side tonight. 🤍 • • • •
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It’s taken me until now to post this, because, well... it’s been a week 😅, but I’ve been saying it since day one:
As a full-time homeschooling, stay-at-home mom, I want to personally congratulate all the families that found themselves in unfamiliar territory last week.
I cannot imagine what it would be like to suddenly have your whole schedule, kids’ routines, work/home life completely turned upside down.
I find panic rising in my throat just thinking about trying to get 4 kids out the door by 7am every morning to get to school/day care, figuring out dinner from my desk at work, trying to keep up on laundry and housework, plus homework, activities, and family time.
Because that is not the life we have chosen, the idea of suddenly being thrown into it is just about more than I can bear.
But that’s EXACTLY what you all did!! You found yourself in an impossible situation, completely different than what you and your family are used to, and you took the challenge head on.
Even in our secluded little bubble, this week has been hard. I can only imagine what it’s been like for others who are used to living so differently.
So, from one homeschool mama to another, I salute you.
I’m raising my coffee mug in respect and cheering you on!
Our kids will someday shake their heads in awe at the feat you have accomplished. Good job, friends! 🤍 • • • •
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