I have no idea why the magic number is three. However for some reason all the experts who are writing to teach others how to be happier and to be more thankful recommend that you take the time to find three things that you are thankful for each and every day. I am a little worried that I will run out of things to be thankful for so I am going to start with those big ones that most people say when asked what they are thankful for. :-P
1. My Husband.
I am very thankful for my husband. He's a wonderful man. My Dad was an alcoholic who didn't take very good care of his family. I always worried that those stats that say that daughters marry men like their father were going to hit me and I would be stuck with a loser. However, my husband is far from that. He is a wonderful provider. He does an amazing job taking care of me. He really is much more than I ever thought I deserved.
2. My Son.
Just today my son read two books to me. I am thrilled with his progress, but above all I am thankful that he is mine. I remember when he was first born people told me to appreciate every day with him because time flies. I couldn't wait to sleep through the night and to be able to get away from dirty diapers and regular feedings, but as he approaches eight I stand back in shock. Time really does fly. So, I am thankful for him and for the time that I get to spend nurturing and raising him up. I know it won't be long before he will be grown and life will be completely different.
3. My Daughter.
I can't spend a whole paragraph thinking about how grateful I am to be my son's mother and not also feel that way about my daughter. Of course, explaining how I feel about her feels more difficult. :-P She is the strongest willed person I have ever met. She has the biggest imagination and she is the most challenging experience that I have in my life. Often she pretends that she is other people (and animals) so you don't know whether or not you are going to get in trouble for calling her by her name (or the name of one of her imaginary friends for that matter). She also tells everyone she's from Mars and has a whole family there including a mom, a dad, 10 sisters, and 5 brothers. There have been times when she has been mad at me and screamed, "My mom on planet Mars doesn't make me do that!" In all of that, I am amazed at how much she teaches me and how much she warms my heart when she says things like, "I love you Mommy." I am glad to be her planet Earth Mom. :-P
And that is day one. I will be back tomorrow to share more things that I am grateful for and to share with you this process...this gladitude project.
How about you? What are you thankful for today?
1. My Husband.
I am very thankful for my husband. He's a wonderful man. My Dad was an alcoholic who didn't take very good care of his family. I always worried that those stats that say that daughters marry men like their father were going to hit me and I would be stuck with a loser. However, my husband is far from that. He is a wonderful provider. He does an amazing job taking care of me. He really is much more than I ever thought I deserved.
2. My Son.
Just today my son read two books to me. I am thrilled with his progress, but above all I am thankful that he is mine. I remember when he was first born people told me to appreciate every day with him because time flies. I couldn't wait to sleep through the night and to be able to get away from dirty diapers and regular feedings, but as he approaches eight I stand back in shock. Time really does fly. So, I am thankful for him and for the time that I get to spend nurturing and raising him up. I know it won't be long before he will be grown and life will be completely different.
3. My Daughter.
I can't spend a whole paragraph thinking about how grateful I am to be my son's mother and not also feel that way about my daughter. Of course, explaining how I feel about her feels more difficult. :-P She is the strongest willed person I have ever met. She has the biggest imagination and she is the most challenging experience that I have in my life. Often she pretends that she is other people (and animals) so you don't know whether or not you are going to get in trouble for calling her by her name (or the name of one of her imaginary friends for that matter). She also tells everyone she's from Mars and has a whole family there including a mom, a dad, 10 sisters, and 5 brothers. There have been times when she has been mad at me and screamed, "My mom on planet Mars doesn't make me do that!" In all of that, I am amazed at how much she teaches me and how much she warms my heart when she says things like, "I love you Mommy." I am glad to be her planet Earth Mom. :-P
And that is day one. I will be back tomorrow to share more things that I am grateful for and to share with you this process...this gladitude project.
How about you? What are you thankful for today?
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