HH has been off-the-hook busy with work.  We’re talking I’m not even awake when he comes in busy.  While I’d rather saw off my elbows with a butter knife than get both kids to bed by myself, it’s given me some good snuggly time with Wog that I don’t usually get since he’s all about the Daddy these days.  We’ve started to teach him to say his prayers at night.  He tends to get shy when asked to perform on demand, so we just prompt him to say the things he’d like to thank God for.  Among the things he’s been most thankful for:

• His movies & DVDs (every night, the top of his list– too much TV?)
• His books, especially his Batman book (this one belongs to the library, so unless I can get B&N to deliver on the pronto, we are about 3 days away from one distraught little boy)
• The numbers 1, 2, and 3 (not all numbers, mind you, just these three)
• Boogers (??)
• Two balls (his tee ball set came with 2 balls, but, seriously, try to keep a straight face for that one)

I am wildly entertained by the things he chooses and the thought that goes into picking each thing.  I’ve also found myself challenged to do the same.  Not saving my prayers up for the biggies (health, money, etc.), but thoughtfully choosing the things that make me happy– Bug’s laugh, Wog’s cheesy grin– no matter how silly or small–my pink Sharpie, my new eyebrow pencil–and voicing those daily. 

What a difference it’s made in my mood!

Any silly little thing you’re particularly thankful for today?

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