32 Days of Gratitude. Day 20

If you haven't all the things you want, be grateful for the things you DON'T have that you WOULDN'T want.

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When I asked Jackson if he understood the above quote (since he is sitting here with his chin rested on my shoulder, reading every word I type) he said, "yeah, like if you don't have something you want, at least you can be glad you don't have a million tarantulas living in your house." I think that's a good way to put it, don't you?

I am so grateful for lazy, restful, play-all-day days. Today is snowy and cold, and who wants to go out in that, besides my kids... who already did? We read a book and talked to Grandpa on the phone. We spent about 2 hours dancing to Alan Jackson music and 50's Rock-n-Roll. The kids took turns playing the game where I lift them high in the air with my legs and they fly... and then they flip. We played our favorite game, "Hullabaloo". We had a yummy breakfast and then leftovers for every other meal and didn't do a single bit of work. It was so nice to just spend time with the kids doing nothing. Have you done that lately? Sometimes I get so caught up in all the things I HAVE to do, that I forget about what things are MOST important to do. Remembering all of my blessings helps me to keep my priorities straight. Note to readers: Lack of housework for an entire day may make life harder tomorrow. Oh well! Love it!

Also, as I thought about how I could be on day 20 of being grateful, when Thanksgiving is still 12 days away, I remembered that I STARTED one month from Thanksgiving, in a month with 31 days. So, starting with the 26th of October, and ending on the 26th of November, actually gives me 32 days of gratitude - hence the title being changed to 32 days of Gratitude. :)