Thankful...

This year I am not going to have any new years resolutions. Rather I am going to stop and enjoy the blessings in front of me. To make sure that I don't miss what God is gifting me at this very moment. To be the mother and wife that God calls me to be, not this world. I am going to speak words that make souls stronger and I am going to be more organized.

I have a daily to do list  that I have created, a weekly and monthly checklist to hold myself accountable. There is a binder to hold all of the kids forms, activities, schedules, school info. If I don't get to something or even do a list for the day, oh well. I will do what I can and let go of what I can't.

 I am ready to get rid of all the "clutter". The clutter in our home (room by room) the clutter of our schedules (what do we REALLY need to focus on) and the clutter of my soul. Yes, Jesus fill up my heart, be in each word I speak so others can see and hear you through me, take the place of the "clutter".

Let me give myself the grace God bestows on me each day and start fresh each day.

So today (already a day late) I will join Ann VosKamp at A HOLY EXPERIENCE and post my blessings each Monday. I will write them down each day, to notice and delight in the small wonderful gifts God is constantly giving me. Oh how I love him!

Blessings 1-10

1. a warm bed to nap in

2. giggles when bellies are blown on

3. cookie sticks and chocolate mustaches

4. Away in a Manger sung by a 2 year old

5. Beckham sharing his cars

6. Moments of silence

7. Soaking in a warm bath

8. Yellow buses that bring big giggles

9. open mouthed kisses on the cheek

10. a clean mudd room

For Ann Voskamp this is the year of "here" which I love and in addition for me this will also be the year of grace. May I feel God's grace shower each of my days. May I give grace to others around me (yes, with a 2 year old this may be a challenge) and may I see the grace others extend to me.

2011  - The year of HERE, ENCOURAGEMENT & GRACE...I can't wait!

What will 2011 be for you?