Little Feet

This morning little feet pad around my house. Four little feet....two more on their way for a playdate. Three babes born under a month apart almost a year and a half ago. Thump, thump, thump.....all around the house. From the kitchen, down the hall, to the big picture window to check out what is happening outside. Squeals of laughter, spontaneous dancing, the jibber jabber of toddlers deep in conversation. Much to be thankful for this morning.
This has been a week without a husband. He deep in studying for an exam, preparing to be licensed a few provinces over. I deep in one on one time with my little man who is teething like crazy. It has been a trying week but as I placed another load of laundry in my washing machine this morning I found myself thankful for the little things. Or rather challenging myself to be thankful for the little blessings that surround me (although I am sure in many parts of the world what I deem to be "little" are nothing short of miraculous). So here it is....my blessing list this morning.

I am thankful that loads of laundry are completed each week with a push of a button. With a swish and swirl and 55 minutes later. Clean! Miraculous. My ancestors would be in awe.

 ....and behold.....my dishes are cleaned in a similar matter. Each night as I sleep.

 In a world filled with snow and subzero temperatures I am thankful for a car that starts reliably. One even starts with button, waiting warm for us when we are ready to leave.

 Dimming lights in the wee hours of the morning.....and good friends that suggest installing them when a new babe is on the way.

 Heat in my house that does not require me to gather, chop or trek into the snow for more heating fuel.

 Musical toys......with off buttons.

 Technology that allows me to daily connect with friends and family far away.

 Windows that let in sunshine when freezing temperatures keep us from enjoying the daylight outside.

Left overs frozen away ready to eat when time slips away and meals aren't ready.

Timers on ovens, because when life gets busy things get burned.

With  a reminder of the blessings it is time to chase some of those little blessings. To add a big pair of feet to all those little feet running around. To let some of my own laughter join the mix.