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Ten things I did today:

1. Ordered the papergoods for the Stake Dinner that I'm decorating for this weekend.
2. Went to Sam's Club to pick up more things for the dinner
3. Had lunch at Chili's with Denise
4. LOVED the new Philly Cheese Sandwich on Chili's new menu
5. Had a lovely much-needed two hour experience with my friend/foot zoner
6. Made a tasty dinner
7. Washed our bedding
8. Taught ZJ how to sew a "tube" and turn it inside out
9. Gave a Family Home Evening lesson on using good language
10. Hugged Doug for a very long time in the kitchen

Nine people I talked with today:

1. Carol
2. The CPA’s receptionist
3. Denise
4. Scott ~ the High Counselor over the Stake Dinner
5. The bank
6. Liza
7. My Relief Society President
8. Friend Liz
9. Dad

Eight things I was grateful for today:

1. Liza's gratitude.  She's started baking homemade bread without a mixer.  I sent her a little surprise ~ a bulk size package of dry yeast.  She called when she got home from work and her first words were, "You love us."  I knew that she'd received the yeast.  She's a very gracious daughter.
2. Denise's friendship.  I am blessed.
3. Marilyn, my footzoning friend, who never ceases to amaze me with her wisdom.
4. Gracie's prayer tonight.  "I'm thankful that we are such a happy family."  A mama moment indeed.
5. Doug's hug.  He didn't have to say a word, just held me for about five minutes.  The best medicine in the world.
6. My new camera.  Isn't the midday moon beautiful?
7. Five of my six children were sweet and kind to their mama today.  (I only spoke with five of the six, so that was battin' a hundred!)
8. ZJ is serious about learning to sew.  She's determined and loving every step of her journey.  I'm excited for her.

Seven things I ate today:

1. Chili's new tasty soup.
2. Chili's Philly Steak Sandwich
3. Five.  Exactly five.  Chili's Chips with Avocado Ranch dressing and salsa.
4. A Burrito
5. A very tasty salad
6. A spoon of Nutella.  (Okay.  Two.)
7. Pepsi.  (No amount to be mentioned.)

Six things I said today:

1.  I love you!
2. Thank you.
3. You're amazing.
4. Why do I do this to myself?  (Dang Nutella.)
5. I can't find my keys. (They're having a sleepover at Chili's tonight.)
6. No, I don't want to leave a message.  I'm still waiting for him to return my call from last week's message.  (I was getting a little cranky, can you tell?)

Five things I should have done today that I didn’t:

1. Put away the rest of the laundry  (It will still be there when I wake up.)
2. Called ZJ's piano teacher about changing her lesson day.
3. I should have run back to grab my keys at Chili's, but I'll be there for lunch tomorrow.  They'll still be there too.
4. I forgot to buy spray adhesive while at Hobby Lobby.
5. I didn't order some photo prints for my mother.  Oops.

Four things said to me today:

1. "I'm sorry, he's not available right now.
2. I love you, darlin'.  (I heart my dad.  He always tells me that.)
3. Can I come and have you teach me to be organized?
4. Mom, you know everything.

Three things that shocked me today:

1. There's not a snowflake "anything" to be found in this valley. There's barely any Christmas stuff left anywhere.
2. My sister-in-law's sister's husband was just diagnosed with Stage 2 Colon Cancer.  Arthur is in our prayers!
3. It was C-O-L-D!

Two things that I’ve GOT to do tomorrow:

1. Buy Spray Adhesive
2. Make some "snowballs" 

One thing I want to remember about this day: :

1. A few minutes of the afternoon when I felt like I really understood something/someone.  It's something I've been praying for for quite some time.  Clarity, today, was a gift... a tender mercy.  Enough said.

All truths are easy to understand once they are discovered;
the point is to discover them.

Comments

[Nicole]

Love this post! And the beautiful picture too! What make is your camera? I need to get a new one too.

[Trish A]

I love your list posts:) I may have to try that. It is a small world! Arthur is a very good friend of my husband. He is getting lots of prayers from here too:) Prayer power is amazing!! Thanks for sharing your life:)

[Pamela K.]

Sounds like a great day! :-)