The good life

My good life.
How can one person be so blessed? Many years ago I set out to find my soul mate and find a life that was filled with love, passion and purpose. I have all of that, plus some!
Days like today, I try to sit back and take it all in. Nothing 'extra' special. The beautiful fall weather that includes amazing fall colors. Kids giggling from sun-up to sun-down. Hubby smiling big, working the fields where corn once stood. Looking out to his herd of remarkable Jerseys who continue to fill the pipeline and make a profitable business, home to our family and many others. We are blessed!
Now, there are days that this reminder isn't at the forefront of my thoughts.
Yesterday would of been one of those! I was parenting solo, which is more common than I like during this time of year. After a full day of writing, kids come home, snacks, homework, soaking it all up! Then off to the Y, to exercise and tumbling lessons for Cassie. Cassie fell off the mat during tumbling lessons and had a big, ol' goose egg on her head. She was tired and not feeling 100%. Lets just say the 7 o'clock hour wasn't the best hour around here. Especially, after a long, fun-filled, purpose driven day. Kids whining, baths, dinner, reading, nursing a baby. Well, everything didn't go as well as planned. I had to help kids with showers. "We can't get the water temperature just right." So, while I was up helping them, I forgot about dinner and it burnt. The smoke alarm went off, making baby Jake cry, which he rarely does!
No worries, it all worked out...we ended the night with big hugs, and everyone slept well, including me.
A day like today, especially after a night like last night, is so rewarding. I am easily reminded about my true blessings...and reminded that my headaches, are well, just that. If all I have to complain about is burnt bread, crying baby because of it and whining kids because they had a full day and handling this solo, while my husband works up the fertile soil that brings a wonderful life to us all....well, then my life is pretty, darn good.
Thanks for the reminder! Today, my smile, heart and soul widen!