Ah, another Monday. It is already a beautiful day here in Madrid. I've got all our windows open and am ready for the heat. Actually, I'm not ready for it but it's coming anyways. :) We'll have to break down and buy an air conditioner soon.
We had a great weekend, and I'm excited about the week ahead. Nothing exciting planned but Brendan has the day off on Thursday, and I'm just really content right now with the time I have to be at home with my daughter and to make our flat a "home"....I'm really just learning how grateful I am to be given time to take care of my family. Thank you, Lord! Also, on Thursday, we hope to make it down to Retiro for a big book fair...oh, I am soooo excited about this! Just hoping to find some books in English. :) Brendan said that he and Charlotte will be taking a nap under a shade tree while I walk around the hundreds of stalls of books. To be fair, I asked him if he wanted to spend his day off at home or going to this book fair, and he said the book fair sounded good.
The gratitude list continues....
220. taco seasoning packets that made it with us to Madrid
221. my little girl rolling over to sleep as soon as I lay her in her crib
222. Brendan calling on Skype to say "good night" to his little girl
223. taking a nap when Charlotte does
224. my husband encouraging me to go to bed by my "bedtime"
225. my wedding band fits again!
226. catching Charlotte sleeping with her legs stuck out of her crib
227. Charlotte's one leg balancing pose - her learning to crawl
228. Little Girl's "bitter baby" face
229. Charlotte is becoming more social - loves the camera now!
230. Charlotte's Skype call during bathtime with her Papa & Popo
231. my husband making wonderful tuna salad baguettes
232. experiencing a Spanish soccer match - sort of :)
233. how sports unifies people in all cultures
234. sitting around a church membership class with people from 5 different countries
235. BBQ chicken, mashed potatoes, corn, & sweet tea! Yummy Southern meal!
236. mopping the floors!
237. learning a new housekeeping skill :)
For some crazy, beautiful reason... this made me tear up.
ReplyDeleteThe wonder of God all over the world, that beautiful little girl, a soul lovely woman in Madrid caring for her family and giving thanks to Jesus... and looking forward to a book fair.
God is good and if we see this world is such a breathtaking place!
I give thanks with you, my friend!
Your joy in Jesus blesses me!
All's grace,
Ann
What a beautiful baby girl and so many things to be thankful for!
ReplyDeleteAnd definitely sweet tea is one of them. ;)
May you have a beautiful week.
Delightful to meet you and share in your thankfulness today. Simply beautiful, simply today.
ReplyDeleteI hope you don't mind if I splash around a bit to discover the joy of Madrid. It feels like a beautiful place to splash around in God's goodness.
New to the gratitude community,
Sara
I love catching the funny sleeping positions - thru the crib!!
ReplyDeletegreat photos!!
Stef
Nice to meet you! Found you over at A Holy Experience. Looking forward to connecting with you lots more!
ReplyDeleteI'm your newest follower!
Traci
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