Counting to 750.....

726.  Health insurance and flexible spending accounts that last as long as they do.
727.  Smiles and laughter in the midst of runny noses and coughs.
728.  Sunsets and drives with my daughters
729.  Hanging out with Little Princess...just sitting and being  side by side
730.  Watching Fun Girl reach new goals and achievements and her smiles to go with them.
731.  Colors of fall, God's creativity beats anything man can create.
732.  Strawberry filled, covered and topped cupcakes
733.  Meeting some of Fun Girl's friends and team mates
734.  God inspired remembrances and quick purse search for needed inhaler
735.  My husband stops by home just because I asked for a hug, never mind he was tired and wanted to go on to his sleep castle.
736.  Suprised sightings of Papa Mac in town and getting coffee
737.  Getting to get hugs from Papa and Grandmama Mac unexpectedly.
738.  Watching the hearts of my children for their grandparents.
739.  Children laying on the floor working on math coloring sheets quietly and cooperatively.
740.  Friends helping with phonics for fun and learning in the process as well.
741.  Snatches of time to say hi and connect with friends
742.  Warm cozies for soothing ear congestion
743.  Discovering new skills, talents and interests... So much in this life to learn
744.  Praying friends
745.  Welcoming wag of a dog's tail.
746.  Postcards in the mail from Sunday School teachers
747-749.  Snuggly blankets, warm homes and smells of things a cooking
750.  Passions shared to teach and bless those who seek.

What happened? ? ?

So I haven't been posting too much.  So what happened? 
I went out of town for the weekend.  I have yet to figure out how to go out of town and be able to handle the return and get back into a routine.  Maybe it is because I have to stay in my house on Monday.  I dunno.  But the laundry and weekend jobs that went undone become my undoing.  A week later, I am finally feeling like I can resume life. 
Hello ? ! ? I was only gone 48 hours!
That pretty much sums it up. 
My routine went out the window and therefore I have been floundering for a week as a result.  Pretty pathetic in my book. 

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Bestest Ever Compliment I Ever Received

The scene:  Reading to Dad's Bud an excerpt from Alice in Wonderland.
The conflict:  Dad's Bud is fed up done with school and really doesn't want to listen.
He is trying, but finding it ever so difficult and is fidgeting up a storm trying to stay and obey.
We get to the conversation with the Caterpillar and I am doing the voices.
Dad's Bud smiles and interrupts.
"You sound just like Grandmama when she reads her stories!"
HUGE smile and a giggly thank you from this Momma.
A long lasting wish fulfilled.  My children would enjoy hearing me tell stories as much as we enjoy listening to Grandmama's and Papa's stories. 

Counting to 725.......

701.  Polka dot socks for Granny...been looking for warm socks for awhile.
702.  Blessing of Kohl's cash and new shirts for hubby.
703.  Safe Journeys for my Men
704.  God's protection over Hockey Player.
705.  A broken arm, but it is one bone.  Growth plate is missed. Wrist is missed. Thank you Jesus for protecting him.
706.  Wise Son who would choose to listen to the doctor of his own accord if we were to let him make the decision whether he would get on the ice or not. 
707.  Husband who believes 5-6 weeks is not so long compared to the risk of surgery
708.  My son's stoic understanding and tolerance as I shed tears into his hair as I hold him late at night. 
709.  The compassion and love my children have for one another
710.  Productive weekend in spite of head colds and not feeling well.
711.  Unexpected quiet family time at home in the evenings.
712.  Sister who steadfastly shares thanksgiving and joy even in the midst of the mire.
713.  An aging woman who walks the halls singing praises, praying and sharing Jesus' love with anyone willing to listen.
714.  Memories
715. Snuggles with any one of my children.
716. Husband who sees and shares with his family
717. Husband who spends his day off working at home and helping with cool lessons.
718. Birds on the line.
719. Discovering sisters who awaken through the night listening and checking on... Tender hearts and care taking spirits of love
720. Family nights at home.
721. Cool fall breezes
722.  Medicine and nebulizer and even steroids for a little The Man.
723.  Green casts that make me smile.
724.  Shaggy bangs and boy turning man smile at his momma
725.  Son who willingly helps when asked and joyfully looks for chores in the morning to do

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Favorite Things Tuesdays. 

With the Holidays approaching, I am appreciating my Swagbucks even more. 

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What do you do with Swagbucks?

You can redeem them for all sorts of prizes.

My favorites:
Gift card codes for Amazon
Gift cards for Starbucks
and cash in my Paypal account.

I stash the gift cards, for gifts of course! 

And it is super cool to need to order something on Amazon and have part if not all of it paid for by banking the gift codes for Amazon.  Those unexpected expenses all taken care of, Thank you Lord!

And well, I like getting extra cash, (in Paypal) just for doing what I am doing anyhow. 

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You can load the tool bar and search from there.

I occassionally do the polls for an extra swagbuck. 

I print coupons from their site and earn points when I redeem the coupons.

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