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I think that this image stood out to me today as a reminder that everyone is going through their own battles. Starting with yourself and fixing what is wrong in your own life will win that battle.

Today was one of those days where everything felt a little off. I woke up and it was a usual morning of starting my weekend house chores. But as the day went on I felt the anger and resentment of why am I the only one working hard? I had to remind myself to take a step back and realize that one day I wont have those little clothes to wash or the small feet prints across the floor to clean. I wont have a little voice yelling for help down the hallway. I wont hear the laughter from my kids as they play outside, or be able to comfort a child because they fell off a bike and got a scratch. The anger that I felt went away and I just smiled to myself because the years feel long but the days are short that my children will be this small and then I will really miss these days.

I am grateful for an awesome co-worker who appreciates what I do for them. Also so flattered that she went out of her way to show me some attention for my birthday an showered me with amazing gifts.

Grateful that I got to spend another year on this earth! And grateful that my co-workers got me a cake which shows me that they care about me because they went out of their way just for me.

I am grateful today that no matter what happens in life I don't let it get to me and I continue to move forward no matter what obstacle gets in the way.

Proud that these kids will always share the Easter egg hunt memories for the rest of their lifetime....grateful that they take pics together, even if they’re never perfect.

Grateful for my life with these little ones. They all have their own little characters and I love each of them in their own way.

I enjoyed and was grateful for a wonderful weekend with my family.

Loved spending some time with my kids today!! 

Put more thought into the upcoming assignment, and I come to realize that I don't show my husband enough appreciation every day. Yes, we both work full time. But I fail to thank him for allowing me to go back to school and pursue my career while he's home at night being dad and taking care of the kids. I never thought of how he would feel not having his wife home to make dinner and ask how his day was as soon as he walks through the door. I need to focus on showing more appreciation to my spouse and manage time better to show him that I do appreciate what he does for me and our kids.

No picture today, but I did think about an upcoming homework assignment. Our gratitude essay and who I should present this to. I have a hard time with this one because I didn't have people to look up to in life. I looked after myself as a child and grew up quickly as I had no one around. Even to this day I don't know where my parents are or how my siblings are doing. I think this gratitude assignment would be a good one for my brother.

This is a view from one of the bay lookouts in Kailua Kona, HI. I am grateful that this was were I grew up, although it has been many years since I have been back, I plan to be here again someday. This place brings me lots of joy and reminds me of how happy I felt to be here. I am lucky to say that I not only been to Hawaii but have lived here on this island for 10 years before moving to Washington State.

I saw this on Pinterest today and it really hit me. Looking back 5-10 years ago I truly did pray that I would be where I am today. I need to remind myself of this on the days that I feel so down. And remind myself I’m only going to do better.

I am grateful for my Roxy girl. She has been with our family for the last 4 years. She is almost like a child to me and everyday with her is a new adventure as she is very active. I love how she watches my kids when they sleep and she makes sure that she cleans up their food mess that they drop on the floor. She has been the best dog that I have ever owned.