Me and Andrew, a few weeks ago after playing soccer in the playroomWhen my sister first suggested I start writing a blog I wavered on the fence for a long time wondering what I could have to blog about that would be interesting to others. I'm so grateful that I decided to start my blog because Andrew has certainly given me enough to blog about (especially within the last month or so). Plus, I'm so grateful to have a place to instantly write about and remember the precious things he does and says.
Tonight was his turn for family prayer. Usually he gets a little caught with the phrase, "And we could." So, a typical prayer goes something like this: "Heavenly Father, thank Thee we could play, and we could {pause}, and we could. ..." Tonight, however, I was reminded of what it is like to be a little child and to feel grateful for the little things. His prayer was pretty close to this: "Heavenly Father, thank thee we can be healthy; and we could. And for lovely food. And we can read stories. And we could go Christmas shopping. And we could play on the computer and watch tv, and play with toys. And, we could sit on the couch. ..." He pretty much recounted the day and expressed thankfulness for everything we were able to do today.
It really made me remember to be grateful for everything ... not just the big things ... but for every single thing that I am able to enjoy, and everything that I struggle with because it helps me to appreciate things with which I don't struggle. Despite all the times when Andrew pushes my buttons and gets into trouble, he is one of the sweetest little boys and tonight I am especially grateful he is a part of our family. I'm so excited for him to be a big brother to his little sister and set such a good example of gratitude for her and for the rest of his siblings.
Tonight was his turn for family prayer. Usually he gets a little caught with the phrase, "And we could." So, a typical prayer goes something like this: "Heavenly Father, thank Thee we could play, and we could {pause}, and we could. ..." Tonight, however, I was reminded of what it is like to be a little child and to feel grateful for the little things. His prayer was pretty close to this: "Heavenly Father, thank thee we can be healthy; and we could. And for lovely food. And we can read stories. And we could go Christmas shopping. And we could play on the computer and watch tv, and play with toys. And, we could sit on the couch. ..." He pretty much recounted the day and expressed thankfulness for everything we were able to do today.
It really made me remember to be grateful for everything ... not just the big things ... but for every single thing that I am able to enjoy, and everything that I struggle with because it helps me to appreciate things with which I don't struggle. Despite all the times when Andrew pushes my buttons and gets into trouble, he is one of the sweetest little boys and tonight I am especially grateful he is a part of our family. I'm so excited for him to be a big brother to his little sister and set such a good example of gratitude for her and for the rest of his siblings.
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