Such Blessings

I feel like I'm thankful for my blessings most of the time, but for some reason this year I'm just over-the-top feeling so blessed for my life. I know there are so many people in the world who are hungry or sad or lonely or sick, etc. and I honestly can't think about it too much or the guilt gets to me. I say often, "I like it in my little world." Meaning I'm sometimes guilty of being like the proverbial ostrich with his head in the sand. I don't like to think too much about the bad things. But I think it's so important to remember sometimes when you start to complain about the crowds at the mall, or you can't get your hair appt. at the time you wanted, or the store is out of Pumpkin Spice creamer... who cares, right? Stop and be quiet for a minute and just thank God. Hopefully it will motivate you to do your little part to make the suffering a little more comfortable. Donate your time, talents or funds! We've had to put our kids (the little ones) in their places a few times when they're counting gifts under the tree or asking for one more thing. I want to remember to teach them to count their blessings and better yet, SHOW them how to do their part to make the world a better place. I guess I'm writing about this as a challenge to myself to not take anything for granted, and if I'm so blessed, it's my responsibility to share those blessings.

When we had our kitchen full of 30 neighbors and friends on Sunday I was thinking, "this is so awesome!" I'm so glad I took the leap to plan that party. Everyone had so much fun and was so grateful that we had the idea to host it. It's like a renewed relationship with our neighbors. A little bit deeper connection, y'know? They may cut us some slack next time Sam poops in their yard!

I'm slacking on updating my party recipes. If you need one of them before I get to it, leave a comment and I'll get it right to you, I promise! I'm just unmotivated to sit and do it right now!

Merry Christmas to all!