Make Me Smile Monday

You may have noticed that I didn't post last week. It was an extra busy day and I wasn't really feeling all that inspired. Grateful, but not inspired to write with any real creativity. Today I'm not feeling much more so. I think it's because there are a few other things I want to write about that have been preoccupying my thoughts a lot lately. Hopefully, I can squeeze at least one of them in sometime soon...

My lack of "inspiration" leaves me sharing something really simple this morning. Something I'm grateful for. Today I'm feeling grateful for this:

Are you thinking that maybe I'm not only uninspired...but that I've also lost it? :)

When I take the time to think about it, piles of laundry represent my husband whom I love and our three amazing children. It reminds me that we are fortunate enough to have a washer and dryer. That we have clothing to wear. Sheets for our beds and towels for our kitchen and bathroom. When I consider those things alone, I'm overwhelmed with a sense of gratefulness.

But on top of that today this pile represents to me a supportive and loving husband who washed and dried most of what you see here over the weekend. It's become a bit of a routine over the past couple of months as I've taken on exta responsibilities outside our home. His help (without me asking for it) makes me feel appreciated, like he understands that I'm trying to figure out how to balance my bigger than usual to do list and he's happy to support me while I figure it all out.

So yes, this morning despite the fact I don't really feel like folding it all and putting it away I look at this pile of laundry and I can't help but feel incredibly grateful!