A Fulfilled Sunday

Ladies and Gents, it has been a truly fulfilling Sunday.

Staying up nearly all night to get this place clean you would think would wear someone out beyond belief, but waking up in time to get everyone to church for the first time in ages felt refreshing - like I didn't even expend all that energy the night before.

Before church I did play with the dogs. Spent time with the children, even pampered myself with Winter Frost Body Butter after my bath. I even found time to get everyone French toast for breakfast.

The pastor spoke on living your life to reflect the blessings the Lord has bestowed on you, and this got me thinking even though I don't make a lot of money and often times find myself stretching my paycheck to the limits I really am blessed. I have a roof over my head, I have been able to pay my bills on time for approximately a year now, my children are happy, the whole household is in good health and the pantry is not exactly empty.

After church of course was the family dinner of Zucchini Calzones. Using the leftover ingredients from last night I whipped this together fairly easily, and everyone seems to have enjoyed it thoroughly even the dogs seeing as the son dropped one on the floor. (Good thing I made some extras.)

Now I am relaxing, listening to music with a full belly, and feeling fairly elated at the moment. Of course, in the back of my mind I am thinking on all the things I need to do today: pick up the prescription from the pharmacy, drop some stuff for my sister in the mail, clean a little more, laundry, and the grocery store. But, I don't feel too overwhelmed as I would have last week.

Yes, it seems I am doing well at changing my state of mind, and I do hope that all of you are able to count your blessings this New Year as well. Smell the roses for those in the southern hemisphere, and for my fellows in the northern one: it might be chilly out, but the sun is shining here in Texas, and that's just fine by me. Of course the roses are blooming in Texas too. If you're in Minnesota or somewhere I can't help you - just enjoy that winter fire with your loved ones.

Prosit!
Stuffergirl