October 22nd

1. Fun dinner with friends.

2. First rain of fall.

3. Morning coffee.

October 21st

1. Watching friends say goodbye to their baby, and so thankful that I haven't bore that heartbreak.

2. Cuddling with my daughter before bedtime and sharing giggles and hugs.

3. Going to bed with the threat of rain in the air.

October 19th

1. Clarity, even if only fleeting is so comforting.

2. Diet Rite, tasty stuff.

3. Telephones, to keep us connected with those we love.

October 11th

1. Fun fall family day at the pumpkin farm today.

2. "Mommy, you are the best Mommy Thank you for our fun day." As told to me by number three.

3. Tired kiddos that had a full day and went to bed with smiles on their faces.

October 3rd

1. My Mommy and Daddy.

2. Cute nail polish, today I painted my nails with "I'm Fondue About You".

3. Time for rest and relaxation.

September 29th

1. My sweet baby girl, can't get enough of her sweet smile.

2. Healthy, whole children.

3. The cooling trend that is on the way, may the last of the triple digit days of 2010 be over.

September 28th

1. Night rides, to cool off from the 100 degree plus day we had today!

2. Popsicles, they have a way of transforming cranky kids into happy ones.

3. Netflix instant watch, I've been very inspired by watching season one of Hoarders. So far I've sent one truckbed full to Goodwill.

September 24th

1. Watching my kids be creative, independent thinkers.

2 . Opportunity to talk and fellowship with like minded Christian women.

3. A really good chicken almond sandwich for dinner.

September 23rd

1. Fall, my favorite season started today.

2. Pumpkin Spice Lattes, first of the season.

3. Lunch and conversation with a friend in the middle of the day.

September 21st

1. Decorating the house for fall, my favorite season!

2. Reading one of my favorite childrens books (Miss Fannie's Hat) with my middle.

3. Talking on the couch with my oldest before bedtime.

September 20th

1. Quiet, uninterrupted time to purge and organize things.

2. A mechanic we trust to fix our cars when my Daddy can't.

3. Uplifting and motivating cleaning music

Today's T's

1. Company picnics. Went to the water park today, the kids had so much fun. They are all water babies. What a blessing for my husband to work for a company that provides a free, fun time for it's employees.

2. Libraries. I appreciate all the wonderful books, DVD's and CD's you can get there.

3. Children's ministry workers. Those that love, recognize and appreciate the individuality and uniqueness of God's children.

Bonus #4. A husband who's willing to drive the long way home, just because his wife asked him to.

Today's T's

1. AAA, worth the $120 each and every year I've had them so far.

2. Silly kid dances. Oldest started dancing in the living room today, I love it when he's silly.

3. Grocery Outlet, a discount/salvage grocer. I appreciate how reasonable their prices are, and their selection of food is usually really great. I spent a little under $80 and saved almost $70, so happy to shop there when I can.

The 5 T's (What Does It Mean Anyways?)

My Mom gave me a great idea this morning, she is full of them, great ideas that is! Well, actually if I'm being really honest, she's talked to me about this before but I've not done it yet.

When feeling a little in the dumps, think of three things you are thankful for and this is the important part...write them down. So many times I think of things I am thankful for, but then forget as the day progresses or as my mood sours.

So, I am going to try and post every day (or close to it), three things I am thankful about for that particular day. Some days I might go into a bit of detail as to why I am thankful for them, some days I'll probably keep the list short and sweet. But either way I really want to commit to this, remembering the good, the blessings, the stuff that makes our lives special and meaningful to us as individuals.

Today's Top Three Things I'm Thankful for (or to keep it short, the 5 T's) :

1. Cute kid pictures. They seem to consume all corners of this house, but kids art is just too cute. Especially if your kids draw it!

2. Good smelling dishsoap. It makes doing the dishes (yes, I am the dishwasher in our house) so much more pleasant of a task.

3. Toothless grins. Number one lost another tooth last night, right now he has four holes in his mouth. Those are the cutest smiles on the planet.