Thursday Thoughts

Today I'm thinking about...


...Contentment. And what a wonderful feeling it is. This morning I was playing a game of  Disney Princess Memory with Flynn and I was struck by a genuine feeling of contentment. This was followed by an overwhelming sense of gratitude. I felt so thankful to be there...in that moment...in my home...with my family. I was aware of the blessings I had, and wanted nothing more.

I am thankful for that moment. It served as a reminder to me of how very blessed I am. We live in a world where we are constantly told that more is better. That we need more...more money, more clothes, more electronic devices, more data to use them with. We are bombarded with images of extravagant places we need to visit, and are encouraged to be as busy as we can with numerous extra curricular activities for our children.

All of this comes at the expense of something. Something I cherish. Something I was reminded of this morning as I sat with my ever growing, ever changing little girl. It comes at the expense of just BEING. Being present. Being in the moment. Being content with what we are blessed to have...which is life. Waking every morning in a home with those we love. And needing or wanting nothing more.

Here are some photos of how we have been living in a state of contentment this past week...

We found beauty in the cold...

and played until our cheeks turned bright red.

We enjoyed the coziness of winter inside in the evenings...

and in the early mornings as well.

We put on our aprons...

and did some baking...

and it was good. : )

We ventured out in the frigid air to the movies...

and SpongeBob Squarepants was as funny as we hoped.

Daddy made breakfast for dinner...

and we dressed in our Love Day clothes for Mass.

Have a weekend filled with contentment, my friends!

Happy Valentine's Day!