Gladitude Monday

Howdy, howdy, howdy! Time for a Monday dose of Gladitude. I don't know about you, but an attitude of gladness and gratitude are most challenging for me on a Monday morning, and that makes them most important to find and cultivate at that time.

Without further ado:

10. OH-MY-GOSH! Have I told anyone lately how much I luuuurrve September in Western WA? Blue skies. Both mountain ranges in view. S.p.e.c.t.a.c.u.l.a.r. drive in to take my children to school this a.m.

9. Speaking of driving my children...this year's commute, though very close in distance to last year's, is not nearly as stressful. I've found a route where (so far, so good) the traffic flows and I'm not on the highway. Can I have an amen?

8. Very glad that we're done with the first few days of school. The dust is b.e.g.i.n.n.i.n.g. to settle, and we're developing a routine again.

7. Glad that my huge training walks are over because we're winding down to have energy and stamina for the "big event" this Fri-Sat-Sun. Because here's a huge, surprising, and secret insight into my personality: I don't like to exercise. Doing less instead of more? Me likey.

6. Glad Big and I had a lunch date last Thur, and will do so again this Thur. I enjoy having something to look forward to on my schedule.

5. Glad I saw a couple of neighbors on today's little doggy walk--I hadn't caught up with them much over the summer, so it was fun to pause and chat.

4. Glad to begin rehearsals for our Christmas play next week. In fact, today, I go and find out which parts Drama Girl and I received. We know we'll at least get something, which is nice--it's a matter of how big a part, and whether solos are involved. DG already found out that one of her friends who was also a competitor for the role she wanted got that particular role. I was so proud of her, though. She congratulated the fellow competitor, and is eagerly anticipating whatever God has for her to do. So big.

3. Glad I got some inexpensive, but blooming burgundy mums for the pots outside my front door. They cheer me as they welcome fall and brighten our entrance.

2. Glad I know what I'm serving for dinner tonight--believe me, that's a victory. :) BTW: yellow spaghetti.

1. Glad I bought and have read nearly 90% of Living Simply, by Joanne Heim. Super enjoyable, conversational, and full of great ideas. Very calming read.


Blessings on your week!!!!