10 on 10 - June edition

"gratitude can transform common days into thanksgivings, turn routine jobs into joy,

and change ordinary opportunities into blessings." - William Arthur Ward

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I was standing at the kitchen sink last night doing some dishes, the kids had been put down to sleep and I
finally had a free moment to reflect on the day.. and have a small conversation with God. I thought to myself {and told Him} - man, today was just a sucky day. I just need to go to sleep and wake up to a new day tomorrow and with a new attitude.. because seriously, in the history of crappy days, today tops the list.

rather than get myself into bed, I downloaded my pictures that I had taken from the day, with the intention of going through them and posting them for this 10 on 10 project. but somehow, when I downloaded them and started looking through them.. I could feel my heart changing.. what an ungrateful heart I had.

while this day may included some hurt feelings, disappointments and tears there were still some pretty special moments.

no...actually...there were some pretty AWESOME moments.

so, I give you "awesome-moments" in pictures -- courtesy of a God who listens to depressing-over-the-sink-while-doing-dishes conversations.

light breezes and makeshift curtains

gym time

morning chores - {big amen to this}

art using scented markers

broccoli slaw salad with nuts/cranberries

nap time {with her 'art' on her legs}

rushing to finish my cleaning before naptime ends

a clean and organized pantry

my oldest 3 kids - their laughter. their smiles. pure joy.

and my bed {which is pretty awesome and comfortable}.

and with that, my mood is lifted and my heart is lighter. 

thanks for taking a look - follow along and visit Alexis, Jodi and Jessica

as they give us a little glimpse of their day.


hope you have a wonderful day today :) xoxo