Laughter

Today the house was a mess - the laundry piled on the couch, dishes in the sink, the floor unsweeped, toys everywhere and beds unmade. I was out of normal mom mode working on painting the guest bathroom. Owen cooperated by taking a long nap this afternoon and Jared did his own thing. I'm thankful for that. By this evening, as I looked at the mess around me, I couldn't help but feeling a little unaccomplished. But a few giggles, a sucker, and sloppy joe was all it took to make my day.

One of the things I am most thankful for today is laughter. It's amazing what a few giggles can do...I love to hear the laughter of kids. And happy kids makes a happy mom.

Big O discovered suckers... he loves them! (although they make me nervous to watch him chew on them)

Sloppy O's

I'm also thankful for running water... for cleaning up sloppy O

Still smiling...


Oh, and he got a kick out of the toilet in our living room...

Alex is installing our new toilet tonight...

I think this might lead to some bad habits in the future...