We do a lot of gratitude discussions in our house too. Like you (I read the "why I don't have a smartphone" post too), we do a lot of gratitude discussions and put things in perspective---if we do this, we can't do this.

My older daughter recently made a list of things she can do when she's bored. She is beginning to realize how tremendously blessed she is!

Thanks for the thought-provoking post!
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What a wonderful way to bless your spouse! Thanks for linking up with Mom's Mustard Seeds for Mustard Seed Planting today!

I usually send my hubby encouraging words and verses throughout the day by texting him. We both enjoy that, but your post makes me think it might be time to mix it up a little bit!

Oh, yes! I pray for His words, not mine. Thank you for the reminder to always seek Him before opening our mouths with answers for others.

~Jennifer

I completely agree with you about Wikipedia! I don't rely on it as my "go-to" site for information and research about DD's medical issues, sensory processing disorder, and dyslexia!

Thanks for the visit today! You're sweet to check in on us!

~Jennifer
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I knew what you meant! :)

LOL! And when they're sleeping, right? Or ONLY in pictures?

It's fun to have it out, but it's great to have it all packed up and put away for another year too, isn't it? I felt relief and a sense of accomplishment when we got our living room back!

I've enjoyed your visits to my blog. Thanks for the upbeat and encouraging comments. Your boys are precious!

~Jennifer

That's hilarious! Just realized that two people in the past two days found my blog by searching for "stomach virus." I guess I wrote about it too much, but it's been our lives for the past two weeks. What can I say?

~Jennifer

Thank you for the holiday wishes and for the encouraging words!

~Jennifer

I am glad this year is so much better for you! We're experiencing some difficulty right now, but there will be some presents under the tree for the kids, and we all have each other. We have much to be thankful for, and I know God will iron out the rest.

Merry Christmas!

~Jennifer