Putting in Place

My life seems to be a series of putting things into place. The house clean and in place. My children's hearts and attitudes in place. Our homeschool in place to be successful. My marriage in place. And God in place at the head leading it all.
Then of course there is the proper french use of the term "Mise en Place" when in the kitchen. The kitchen is where I am happiest and most confident in my abilities. It is my creative outlet. With a big chef's knife in my hand preparing to cook a meal for my family all seems right.
Welcome to my ramblings about Mise en Place!

Tuesday, September 27, 2011

Six Bits of Thanksgiving

I'm too tired to be super poetic but this is what I'm thankful for today:
  • That I am married to a hardworking man who does what he needs to to take care of his family. Even if that does mean I have to be separated from him for the week.
  • That on days like today when my kids attitudes are unpleasant, I'm the one guiding their behavior towards improvement in the future. Instilling the values that are important instead of wondering what happened at school today.
  • Though Kyla getting grounded was unfortunate, I got a mellow evening of one on one time with Grant. It reminded me that, even in the little things, God can make good from bad.
  • That I have this weekend to look forward to. Disneyland fun with the family can often undo much of the stress of daily life.
  • For Not watching TV tonight. Somehow it never got turned on, even after the kids went to bed. I'm thankful for that quiet time to think.
  • And as always, I'm thankful for God's second chances. What will he give me to be thankful for tomorrow?
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  1. The Clan PicciniSeptember 27, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    I also spend the last 10-20 minutes of my day thanking God for things that have been the bright side to the downsides of my day. It forces me to see that the day wasn't *quite* as bad as I thought it was.

    I must say, I LOVE days when the TV doesn't get turned on! :o) We actually talk to each other :o)

    Have a wonderful rest of the week!!

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