2/19/06

Good afternoon! It is a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I am sitting here at the kitchen table drinking coffee with Michael and Todd. Daniel is sleeping soundly upstairs. I am fiddling with the computer, Todd is surfing, and Michael is coloring. And to top it off, we are listening to some pretty cool music. Later on today we are going to go out for lunch, buying some groceries, picking up some things at Target, and making spaghetti sauce. My life is wonderful...I am so blessed. Yet, at the same time, I know that this doesn't even compare to what God has in store for me in eternity. If I think it's good now, I am going to be in for a very pleasant surprise when I reach the end of my life.

I am thankful for...

1. the promise of eternal life with my maker and designer, my Lord and Savior.

2. seeing some friends at a baby shower yesterday. There are so many people I would like to spend time with, but it just doesn't happen. I am so blessed to have so many people that I enjoy getting together with.

3. Michael's growing independence. I am just amazed at his development. I can have conversations with him now, and he understands what I am saying. He brings us so much happiness.

4. running 3 miles yesterday! Yippee!

5. hearing Michael say Nonie and Howie yesterday!

6. getting to stay up late and watch the Winter Olympics. I am a sucker for those cute snowboarders! SHHHH! Don't tell Todd! :)

7. Todd having the whole weekend off. I have soooo enjoyed watching him spend time with the boys. He is such a good daddy. I learn so much about parenting by watching him.

8. Todd being so knowledgeable about computers and the internet. Whatever problem I am having is immediately fixed and every need is taken care of. And he's so handsome too! Brains and beauty...what a combination.

9. playing soccer with Michael the past couple of days. Uncle Mark would be so proud of him. He is actually pretty good!

10. all of the cool songs Todd put on my ipod.