My blessings

Today seems a good day. The snow is ankle deep outside. The kids and I made a mini-snowman, and took a walk in the woods.

I like this time. There's nothing pressing. Christmas break has started and my daughter is out of school for two weeks. I'm sure we'll all get cabin fever and be tired of looking at each other soon enough. But for today -- nothing pressing, no work today, a silent, snowy world outside, and several mugs of hot chocolate -- life feels like a Snuggie.

I have hopes of cuddling up with the kids and watching a movie soon, and of fixing breakfast for supper -- scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes. I am so thankful for my family today.  I received a voice mail from my husband this morning in which he first imitated the kids clamoring to go outside and play in the snow, then reminded me to be patient and remember what it was like to be their age and how exciting snow was.

It was so touching, to know that knew EXACTLY how my morning  had gone, and wasn't upset I hadn't called yet. That he was thinking of me, and knew how to encourage me. Brings tears to my eyes still, just thinking about it.

I am just thankful today. For my home, this snow, this slowing down of life, my husband, my kids and my life. Thank you God, for all my blessings. Amen.