Two giggling in the tub, one constructing instruments with rubber bands and recyclables, one preparing to leave for ballet. Happy noise fills my home. I am blessed beyond measure. Life is not perfect in this household but I am learning to focus on the charm in every little thing, the beauty in the mundane. Gratitude results in joy. I am filled to overflowing with joy these days. I'm getting it.
Catching up on Monday's Gratitude:
1081. remote-controlled jeeps and helicopters that keep my husband and son thrilled
1082. shutterfly.com :)
1083. friends who show up for Coffee Break at church
1084. homeschool group at Coffee Break for our kids
1085. Kay Arthur/Beth Moore/Priscilla Shrier study at Coffee Break
1086. almost 100% sugar free (week 2!)
1087. kamut bread--mmmmm!
1088. filling all 22 spaces for our upcoming retreat and more women still asking about it
1089. snow, finally! it just shouldn't be freezing cold without snow :)
1090. Clean Cinnamon Cookies--my new thing to keep me from chocolate
1091. that a third just joined the other two in the tub, with a whole basket of toys
1092. our wonderfully amazing French teacher (thanks, Anna!)
1093. Lincoln Logs
1094. flannel graph story figures
1095. how my mom-in-law and I always look at each other and laugh when she begins playing, "Thank You, Lord For This Fine Day" on the piano at Friendship Club
9 comments:
It's a good list. I'm interested in going sugar-free, myself. Nervous about it, though.
Brandee, I've tried to go sugar-free before and it didn't work. I have some good replacement snacks this time and that is helping sooo much! For instance, Clean Cinnamon Cookies:
1/2c. raw honey
1/2c. melted butter
1/4c. melted coconut oil
3tbs. water
2tsp. vanilla (I add more)
2 1/4c. spelt flour
1tsp. baking soda
2tbs. cinnamon (I add more :)
1c. semi-sweet chocolate chips (unless going sugar-free)
Mix all wet first.
Drop on sheet with mini-ice cream scoop or melon-baller (I use my rounded tablespoon).
Oven on 375 for 8-10 minutes.
If you like cinnamon, you'll love these as an alternative.
Yummy!
Also, I grab still in their shell pistachios as a quick fix.
Wow, the cookies sound wonderful! GREAT job Heather, I have fallen away from healthy eating this week....maybe because I've had such a stressful week, but getting back to it now! So thrilled to see your joy!
love,
Jeana
beautiful. what is kumut bread?????
Love, Traci
A joyful heart is a beautiful one!
#1086...way to go!!! I will NOT discourage or tempt you. ;-) I think you are doing great.
And...the header photo/collage is lovely Heather.
Have a great week!
Love,
Camille
Traci: Kamut is an ancient grain, like spelt. I only use spelt and kamut now--much better for you than wheat (even whole wheat or multigrain) and it tastes the same depending on what you bake it in--pizza dough, spaghetti, bread, muffins, etc. My kids can't tell the difference. The kamut actually looks like white bread (where I get it anyway).
Camille: Thanks for the encouragement! I had no desire for a piece of Emily's birthday cake, which is a miracle for me :)
Did you see the cookie recipe above?
De rien!
I too am loving the snow! Is there such thing, even as mundane? I don't know. Great list and a great reminder to focus on the charm in every little thing.
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