What Do You Know…

for sure?

That question has become a favorite tagline in a magazine–where each month they do a write up called–What I Know For Sure. Reading the top ten affirmations really got my head racing to come to at least one of my own. Of course, I agree for the most part, with what what they have to say, but my own, most heartfelt belief is blatantly missing from their list.  It is this:

“Motherhood is the most important work you will ever do in this lifetime and it has potential to be the most rewarding accomplishment you’ll ever achieve.”

I am impressed with how motivating the following words are to me. See what you think~

“What I know for sure” List

1.  What you put out comes back all the time, no matter what.

2.  You define your own life. Don’t let other people write your script.

3.  Whatever someone did to you in the past has no power over the present. Only you give it power.

4.  When people show you who they are, believe them the first time.

5.  Worrying is wasted time. Use the same energy for doing something about whatever worries you.

6.  What you believe has more power than what you dream, wish, or hope for. You become what you believe.

7.  If the only prayer you ever say is “thank you,” that will be enough.

8.  The happiness you feel is in direct proportion to the love you give.

9.  Failure is a signpost to turn you in another direction.

10. If you make a choice that goes against what everyone else thinks, the world will not fall apart.

What do YOU know for sure?

 

 

Things To Love…

Finding a new, zero-calorie, donut shop in town.

Watching a friendly path beaten to our front door.

A stack to sort that was formerly…my closet.

My very first attempt at Steamed Chocolate Pudding–with Caramel Sauce…OooooOOOooh.

Third generation Good & Plenty lovers–such wise children.

Sorting through all the holiday goodie leftovers.

Being so magically close.

Sewing new winter Pixie Hats…

in case we see a pixie!

What do you love? Tell us your favorites and I’ll get them on our Grateful List and put them in the quote rotator down in the bottom right corner. Working on getting to 1000. Come help!

{ Eternal Families }

“Marriage is sanctified when it is cherished and honored in holiness. That union is not merely between husband and wife; it embraces a partnership with God…. Marriage is but the beginning bud of family life; parenthood is its flower. And that bouquet becomes even more beautiful when graced with grandchildren. Families may become as eternal as the kingdom of God itself.”

Russell M. Nelson

Like Her Mommy

A single photo – no words – capturing a moment from our lives.

A simple, special, memorable moment.

A moment I want to pause, savor and keep close to my heart.

If you are inspired to do the same–leave us a link in the comments.

Happy weekend everyone!

Shhhh…Baby Sleeping

Sadly, we’ve had a bit of this going on for the past few days–Miss Pook and mom…under the weather.

I’ll give them tons of this—Echinacea…and…Good and Plenty…the perfect get well remedy. ha ha.

We’ll load them up on tons of water, because everyone knows you need to drink plenty of liquids at a time like this.

But mostly, I think it’s a time to snuggle up into a warm little ball, and just sleep it all off.  It’ll feel better in a day or two…honest.

Happy Birthday baby Chompy–how we love you. You’ve been ours for 2 years today–and we can’t begin to remember life before you came.

Sleep now and feel better little muffin. We’ll celebrate you soon.