Reflections...

Just felt the need to post a few reflections...sometimes I am so caught up in worrying and fretting about the things that I don't have (money) and even things that I don't really need (new furniture)....I get lost in all that and forget to appreciate what I DO have....first of all my kids...I have the greatest 2 kids...both of them are kind and bright and talented....and I love them more than words can say...then my animals...I love them so much! They bring so much joy to our lives...they are like little people...members of our family! When I come home from work everyday I am greeted by 3 4-legged creatures who tell me in their own way that they love me and they are glad that I am home. The cats are a little more subtle...but my dog...she makes a grand display of it each and every day! When I come in the door I can literally count to 5 and she will be barrelling down the stairs to greet me! She is always so happy to see me! It fills my heart with a very warm feeling. We have a morning and evening routine of going outside together so she can do her 'business'. I love those times each day. In the mornings I'm usually sleepy and cold and I just want her to hurry up, but sometimes I take the time to take in the sky and the air...but in the evening I use this little slice of time to give my thanks...I see the stars in the sky and all of the statuesque trees that have been standing tall for so many years beyond my existence...I look at the glow of light in our windows and imagine my children watching their television shows, playing their video games, surfing the net, knowing that I will soon go inside and cook dinner and hopefully have at least one of those 'meaningless meaningful' conversations with at least one of them if not both...it just gives me a feeling of home...and happiness...no matter what....there's lots of negatives that I could list here...but tonight I won't...I'm blessed.