Family in Feast and Feria

Just a simple thankfulness list this week, to include in the Thankful Thursdays roundup. I'm grateful for:

1. A week of potential discouragement turned into a week of tiny accomplishments.

2. Dh picked out 4 movies and we shared several movie nights together. All his choices were wonderful, and it was lovely to spend time relaxed and together. And while I watched I got a few things accomplished, such as some badly needed mending.

3. My house is clean and presentable and laundry caught up (for now).

4. Dh stayed home so I could run errands yesterday. I was able to buy some shoes for me, get my hair cut and grocery shop.

5. I organized my son's toys. He's responded well to having a place for everything. And I feel so much better!

6. Ds has such enthusiasm for helping. Today I got a child-size rake and he helped me rake leaves.

7. I just discovered Ritter Dark Chocolate with Hazelnuts. I'm thankful, but maybe I should be saying "Get behind me, Satan!"?

8. I'm thankful for the 4RealLearning Forums which has brought me a wonderful friend. I spent Sunday afternoon at her house and came away so inspired.

9. I know I said it last week, but I have to say it again. My mother-in-law called me yesterday to coordinate the Thanksgiving meal for foods that will be safe for my son. How wonderful and thoughtful...and makes my job so much easier. It's not easy for her to change routine or recipes, so this is a huge gift for me.

10. I'm grateful to God for His gift of peace of soul he has given me in sorrowful times.

11. I'm grateful for the gift of family and Faith as we will celebrate the 1st anniversary of my grandmother's death on Thursday. My family will go to Mass and pray for her together. What a blessing to be consoled by God and by family.