Blessed!

So I've been thinking about this post for a while. I actually started thinking about it while scrubbing my shower last week...fun! I was thinking about how there are certain tasks that I just hate doing...like the bathroom! I can only avoid these things for so long before they must get done. Well, I've decided that I need to start looking at these 'problems' in a different light. We are so blessed as a family and I am so blessed to be at home with my children everyday. Part of my being at home is taking care of the home...and I need to appreciate the blessing it is to be here instead of complaining about the chores. So, I decided I needed to take a new positive approach...and look at how each of the things that I usually complain about are really a blessing in my life. So here goes...

~Instead of complaining about cleaning the bathroom/kitchen/etc., I should be thankful that we have such a house that needs cleaning, that we have hot water every morning for our showers, and that we have happy children living and playing in the house.
~Instead of getting frustrated with the mountains of laundry and ironing that I always have to do, I should be thankful that we have nice clothes to wear and keep us warm.
~When worrying about what I'm going to fix for dinner each night, I should be thankful that our pantry and refridgerator are full and we have plenty of food to eat.
~When my children are sick, I should be thanful that we have good doctors to call that can see them and help them feel better.
~When I'm complaining about a politician that I don't agree with, I can be thankful for living in a country that is free and that gives us all the opportunity to vote and make a difference.

I may have to read this post to myself everyday...as I'm pretty stubborn and don't make changes easily. Hopefully it'll work!