Welcome to my weekly Sunday post where we take a break from money-related posts and I share about what I’m loving right now and give you a little peek into our life from the past week.
It was such a great whirlwind trip to Kansas last weekend! Silas and I flew there Saturday evening and flew back home on Monday morning.
But in that short timeframe, I got to cuddle with my new nephew (look at those shoes!!), watch my youngest brother play trumpet in his final Youth Symphony concert, help my family serve lunch after church to about 200 people (they are in charge of a Fellowship Lunch at church once a month), enjoy a FREE Chipotle dinner with almost all of my extended family (my brother had made HOT status on the Chiptopia game and earned a Free Chipotle catered meal for 20!!), have some long conversations with dear people I’ve not seen in a long time, and spend a lot of quality time with Silas on the flights there and back.
What I’m Celebrating
The kids had their 3rd quarter Presentation Day at school this past week — which means that they all had to memorize a poem chosen by their teachers, create a visual representation of the poem, and then recite the poem using hand motions and voice inflections in front of the entire school — students, teachers, and parents.
They were all quite nervous and I was kind of nervous for them! 🙂 I sat on the front row with all of the words to their poems on my phone, just in case someone needed some prompting. Okay, I admit, it may have also been for my own nerves, too. 🙂
They all went up and did such a great job and we all breathed a big sigh of relief when it was over!
Saturday, Kathrynne competed in the Destination Imagination Middle TN Regional Championships. Her team had to design and build a structure that could hold as much weight as possible, as well as perform a skit about two nations working together to solve a problem. They had a number of different parameters they had to work within such as budget, materials they could use, and everything had to be done by the kids — no parental involvement or input was allowed.
Kathrynne’s responsibility was to go in front of the judges and add as much weight to the structure as possible without it breaking. She ended up being able to add on 278 pounds and was cool as cucumber while all eyes were on her, the panel of judges was watching, and you could have heard a pin drop.
Just a year ago, Kathrynne was scared to death of social situations with kids her age, being on a stage of any sort, and doing any public speaking. It’s amazing how far she’s come in just a few short months for her to do both Presentation Day and the DI competition back to back in a two-day period and to do an amazing job at both!
Their team qualified for the state championship which will be held in April and they are already talking about how they are going to improve their performance to hopefully get even higher scores!
What I’m Laughing About
So I decided to finally get my Instant Pot out of the box and try using it to make Hard Boiled Eggs. I decided to do a Facebook Live video of this attempt.
And that turned out to be quite the video… um, yeah. If you need a laugh, you can check out my Facebook Live video here.
What I’m Reading
I started listening to Lilac Girls on audio this week because I finally was next in line at the library for it. I almost stopped listening to it because there was some edge-y stuff in the first part and I was afraid it was going to get worse as progressed.
But I kept with it and I’m glad that I did because it’s a really compelling, tragic, and gripping story of the horrors of concentration camps. And I think that the audio book is very well done.
I’m only halfway through, but so far, I’d definitely recommend it — especially the audiobook version. (Do note that it it is very much PG-13 and I would only recommend listening to it with headphones in if you have kids at your house!)
I also finished It’s Not About Money, 30 Days to Calm Parenting, and Just Do Something. (See all 29 books I’ve read so far in 2017 here.)
What I’m Watching
We started watching Season 2 of Designated Survivor this week. I love it when we find a show that both Jesse and I love. Season 1 of this show was SO good and we have high hopes for Season 2.
What I’m Trying
We’re going through Stacy’s Home Management How To Course over on the Facebook Group I created (it’s been SO good to have accountability there! If you haven’t joined us yet, you are welcome to still jump on the bandwagon and sign up for Stacy’s course and join us over on Facebook.)
One of the things Stacy really encourages is to have different days of the week for different assigned chores.
I have to be honest: I fought against having assigned chores to days of the week. When I saw Stacy suggest that, I immediately thought, “That will never work for us!”
Our schedule is really varied, every day is different with different activities, work stuff, practices, games, school projects, etc.
BUT… a friend challenged me to just jump out and try it. So, the past few days, I’ve been mulling over how this might look for us.
Here’s what I came up with:
- Monday: Laundry Day
- Tuesday: Office Day
- Wednesday: Baking Day
- Thursday: Errand Day
- Friday: Prep Day
- Saturday: Cleaning Day
- Sunday: Rest Day
I don’t know if this will work or not, but I’m committed to trying it out for 3 weeks to see what happens!
As we go through the lessons, I’m making up short lists of what I want to accomplish for each day and figure out when I plan to fit it into our schedule.
I’m excited to see how this works — or doesn’t work! — and what I learn from this experiment. I’ve heard SO many great things about this set-up so I’m genuinely anxious to try it out!
What I’m Pondering
She accidentally forgot her lunch one day this week. Instead of feeling frustration over the inconvenience of needing to make a lunch and bring it to school for the forgetful girl, I thought of all the times I’d forgotten things and others had extended grace to me.
And I made her lunch with love — choosing things I knew she especially likes. As I was finishing, I grabbed a little sticky note and wrote a quick love note.
She told me later, “I cried when I saw your note. And then I kept it on my lap and just kept staring at it all during math class.”
It was such a simple gesture. It only took 30 seconds. But it spoke volumes to my girl.
Her mama loves her — even when she forgets her lunch.
And I had to think: What if I had chosen frustration instead? Look what I would have missed out on! Look what she would have missed out on!
These seemingly little things, little opportunities, little choices… they aren’t always so little.
In Case You Missed It
- I shared on Andy Andrews’ site this week about a “little thing” I wish I had learned sooner.
- I was also featured on the His and Her Money Podcast show on How to Become a Money-Making Mom.
My posts from this past week:
My YouTube video from this past week:
Want to win this stack of books?
I thought it would be fun for me to do a giveaway here every once in awhile on Sundays — giving away some of our our products, items I’ve been sent two of, books I’ve already read and want to pass on, or other items I have that we no longer need and would like to pass onto a great home!
Today’s stack includes an old copy of Thinner Leaner Stronger, two adult coloring books, a used copy of It’s My Pleasure (a business book I loved!), a Gratitude journals, an extra copy I received of Only Love Today (a book I hope to read really soon!), Lilac Girls, plus a book on marriage that I was sent.
To win this stack this week, leave a comment on this blog post telling me about what you are celebrating this week.
(If you are reading this via email or a feed reader, click over to MoneySavingMom.com and leave a comment on this blog post to enter to win!)
I’ll choose one winner from all of the comments and will email that winner personally + post the winner next week on my Peek Into My Life This Week Post.
Congratulations to Raquel who was the winner of the stack of books I gave away two weeks ago. Raquel, you should have received an email from me asking for your mailing address!
Crystal, I am probably missing something here. I know at one point you homeschooled your kids. Are they all in school now? Would you share a link to the post that explains that? 🙂 I have been following your blog for a long time, but since I had my baby (thirst child at that), I haven’t been online as much. Thank you!
I wrote a little bit about it here: https://www.instagram.com/p/BPytpUZF-rq/?taken-by=themoneysavingmom
I am celebrating the fact that I have an amazing husband! I haven’t been feeling well this week, and he’s picked up the slack cooking and cleaning and it’s been SO helpful!
I enjoy your Sunday posts so much! I’ve been with you since your early days of blogging — Biblical Womanhood, Mom of Littles … You have done a tremendous job of “growing” your blog, and I do admire your tenacity. I would love to read this stack of books; I’m a bookworm, too.
This week we are celebrating Spring Break at our house! I will be home all week with my 3 kids, and we are currently brainstorming some fun activities for the week.
I am definitely celebrating the random days of nicer weather we have been having. My kids got to eat lunch outside for the first time this year and it was fantastic. 🙂 Thanks for the giveaway! I am a total bookworm. <3
We’re celebrating that it’s chilly enough to have a fire tonight– those have been rare this winter!
We are celebrating spring is almost here
I am celebrating getting out to the grocery store today, since my grandpa died a few weeks ago I haven’t been able to do much else but get to work. Finally made a break through today!
I’m celebrating last few days of family dinners together before spring and summer crazy schedules pull us in different directions. Enjoyed doing the choose love journal last year because it was a gift from my daughter (I may have picked it out 🙂 )
We are celebrating small potty training successes for our 3.5 year old!
I’m celebrating Lent by being off social media. I’ve discovered amazing sermons, podcasts, and music with the time I freed up and God has been encouraging me.
I’m actually having a hard time finding something to celebrate this week- tomorrow we are losing our 3rd kitty in the past 4 months. He has FIV and we knew he would have a more challenging life, but it still hurts my heart to say goodbye after only 4 1/2 years. 🙁 (One that we lost in November also had FIV and the girl we lost last month lived to the ripe old age of 18 before having a stroke and slipping quietly away.) I’m going to try to celebrate the fact that we DID have a wonderful 4 1/2 years with him, he was given a good life with us instead of being put down years ago, and that we still have 2 kitty-girls to help us heal our broken hearts. There’s a silver lining, right? 🙂
So sorry for your loss. We lost two kitties within two months at the end of last year. It can feel like you are constantly grieving one or the other of your little loves. I had a harder time initially with a rescue we’d only had a short time then our girl who’d been with us 10 years. Your process is yours and doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s.
I am celebrating my high school students – my debate team.
My 8-girl team who presented a very intense, moving piece about rape culture and blaming the victim. They won and are going to state to share this important piece.
My freshman who had stomach flu the week of competition, but did so well against rooms of upperclassmen, holding his own and maintaining such composure on stage.
My junior who worked so hard all year on his piece, who did not qualify to nationals, but who presented his piece in front of the entire school, who gives me goosebumps every time he performs, and who said something when he knew a competitor was cheating even though he wouldn’t benefit from saying something – other students would.
I am so proud of them.
Celebrating winter with a snow storm ?
I am celebrating the fact that my husband and I finally finished putting together the crib for our baby boy. It was very time consuming and stressful, but we did it!
I really enjoy your sunday posts.☺ We thought we were all done with babies and today I celebrate by holding my beautiful baby girl.
This week I am celebrating that I am slowly but surely living who the Lord created me to be: a loud, vivacious mover and shaker. I have long thought I needed to be like my quiet, introverted mom, my soft and calm best friend or the copy of my perfectionist, b&w husband. I am finally feeling free to be me, just the perfect Naomi as I was created to be!
PS If your family ever happens to be in Indy, I would love to meet up. I feel like we can be buds! Know you are always welcome in my home and at my table. NJ
We have a nor’easter coming and I’m celebrating the fact that this will hopefully be our last storm of the year!
we are celebrating that it is almost time to start the garden
I’m celebrating the first evening that I’m staying home with my entire family since this past Monday! It’s been a busy, yet fun, week.
My daughter’s cheer team have been working so hard this season. They just earned a paid bid to US Finals. She is so excited!
I’m celebrating my son’s 5th birthday. We had his Star Wars party yesterday and it went well and all the kids had fun!!
I’m celebrating 19 weeks of pregnancy with baby #5 and FINALLY over wretched “morning” sickness. God sustains!
I am celebrating figuring out my “one thing” and how to utilize this from areas of strenght in my everyday life.
I am celebrating getting a decent amount of hours at work this week. It will be long and hard, but needed.
This week I’m celebrating that Spring Break is only 2 weeks away. My husband of 37 years and I will be traveling all week to visit our 6 grandchildren. I love FaceTiming with them but having that big in person hug is what I’m excited about. I need my Nana fix. ?
It may sound odd, but we’re celebrating Christmas this week. Our son was in the hospital on Christmas and because of his recovery time, we haven’t been able to make the trip to see our extended family until now:)
How fun to celebrate it this week!
This week I am celebrating a week down as a calmer and more peaceful mom. It has been absolutely awesome, and I’m looking forward to more weeks, months, and years like this.
I am celebrating that we are now a flu-free house! Three out of the five of us were down with it over the past two weeks–including me! It was so nice today to be able to go to church, clean the house, and watch a movie with the kids.
I am celebrating the health of my children and the blessing that the 3 of them are to me and my husband. I had to have an emergency hysterectomy 6 months ago and so we feel so blessed that we have the children that we have and that they are healthy!
This week I am celebrating finally feeling better – I had a terrible cold that lasted way longer than usual and brought with it all sorts on interesting (read icky) complications. I am also celebrating and very thankful for the friends who took on things I couldn’t do and checked in on me.
I am celebrating that God provided energy and strength for a very busy week and that next week is a break!
I’m celebrating being able to spend more time with my kids this week!
I am celebrating finally getting some clarity about what I want my life to look like. I’ve floundered for so long, and now I feel so grateful to have what I have and an idea of how to move forward with my family.
We are celebrating our new baby who was born two weeks ago — after six years of secondary infertility. We are so thankful!
I’m SO excited for you!!!
I am celebrating Spring Break and that I will be making corned beef and cabbage for the very first time on St. Patrick’s Day! It’s very likely that none of my kids will eat it, but oh well!
I am celebrating being able to leave on Friday to go on Spring Break to see my Grandma in Florida. My daughters have been helping me babysit a family friend, and we have been stashing the money away so we are able to take this trip with cash in hand, and have saved enough to go to an aquarium on the way ?!
I’m celebrating the hope of some relief from some chronic lupus pain!!!
Celebrating a fun weekend of hanging out with my family. Such a pleasure to just chat with my kids and be able to relax and snuggle with them.
We are celebrating that my husband just got a new job, and we are so happy for him <3
YAY!!!
Spending my entire birthday, yesterday, with my entire family, which is a rare occurrence with 6 children ages 8-20. A great day!!!
Thank you for these Sunday posts – they are very grounding. Everyone’s comments are fun to read as well – it makes me feel connected 🙂 . This week i am celebrating planning our spring break trip to D.C. and Destin, FL. Its going to be nuts! But so fun. Also, celebrating that we are all well again. Flu season was a doosey this for our family and we are finally on the mend. Hope everyone has a great week!!!!
Yay! I’m so glad you are enjoying them!
I’m celebrating family this week. I am going to be more present, less stressed and really enjoy my husband and kids. Also, my little brother is getting married in one week and I adore his future bride. FAMILY!!
I’m celebrating my mom! I love her dearly and I rarely get alone time with her. I just got to spend 4 days with her and I’m so thankful.
I’m celebrating just making it through the week – so weeks are just like that 🙂
I’m celebrating my birthday today with scrabble & tea as a family.
Happy birthday!
I am celebrating life….every minute with my kids & appreciating it as a gift! (My mom was diagnosed with stage 4 cancer out of nowhere 12/21)! As friends offer support I am able to witness two things: this is in the hands of God and my mother raised me to live as if tomorrow may not come- I have nothing I need to work out with my mom & if she passes tomorrow I know she KNOWS & FEELS how much I love her through my actions my entire life.
I’m celebrating that my son came home safe from a spring break trip with friends and that my daughter has a wonderful manager at her job. I love to be intentional about finding things to be grateful for each day.
I am celebrating the end of a LOOOONG work project this week and a very clean kitchen 🙂 There’s nothing better! Thanks for sharing with us, Crystal!
This week I’m celebrating catching my breath, spending time with my family, and taking care of my youngest daughter healing from her surgery last Thursday (she had her tonsils and adenoids removed).
We are celebrating oldest’s senior year by making a college visit next week with him to check out a college in Georgia.
I am celebrating my son being Student of the Month!
Celebrating my son whose a senior in high school getting an A on his AP Stats quiz, a class he has been struggling through, as well as getting an offer for him to play soccer at a small Christian school in Oklahoma. Not sure he will take them up on it but exciting none the less.
That’s so exciting!
I’m celebrating that I faced a fear…..it has taken 30 year’s but better late than never…..I feel free! ….
I’m celebrating getting down time to hangout with my kiddos and hubs. I really missed them after a long workweek!
Love reading about your week! I am looking forward to starting the JPD tomorrow! Thanks for sharing all that you do!
I’m celebrating my oldest son being home for spring break from college! I have missed his presence and his laugh! 🙂
My husband and I are celebrating our 10th anniversary this week! ? And mourning that this is my last week home on maternity leave with our third beautiful baby! And this stack of books looks amazing, many books I’ve wanted to get my hands on. Thanks for the chance to win.
I celebrating the health of my family!! We are overall healthy but we have been taking steps in a direction of a healthier lifestyle. I enjoy leaving notes in my loved ones lunches as well, such a small gesture that is sure to leave a smile.
March Madness
I’m celebrating new insights into the book of Nehemiah from my church’s Bible study today. I’m looking forward to approaching the roadblocks in my personal callings with a tool in one hand and a weapon (against Satan’s resistance) in the other!
Celebrating going 7.5 miles today despite 30 degree temps. It was such a confidence boost to get through that run.
Woohoo! Way to go!
I am celebrating the time change. I know that many people dislike it and I understand why. But to me, it’s a good thing to help combat the seasonal depression that I often suffer.
Another great stack!
One of my children has been dealing with a scary health issue for the past couple of years and this week I am celebrating amazing good news from a recent blood test =]
I am celebrating my first born getting engaged!
Im celebrating being 28 weeks along with my rainbow baby 🙂
My husband encouraged me to go on a mission trip with my school, and so on Saturday, I fly to the Dominican Republic with 20 high school girls and 3 other leaders. So, I guess we’re celebrating God’s goodness and provision as I prepare to leave my family for 8 days to serve and celebrating a husband that supports my call to serve in this way.
I’m celebrating my husband (birthday on tuesday!), our relationship and family, and his good health. I got a little Timehop notification this morning on Facebook. Two years ago, he was released from the hospital after a week, a scary GI bleed, two blood transfusions, and a lot of scary moments. He has Crohns Disease and his health has been hit or miss until these last few years. Thankful, daily, for his continued good health! His children need him and so do I. Every birthday is so important to our family, and we cannot wait to celebrate him this week!
New opportunities and interviews this week. My word was rest this year and has been anything but with working every weekend since February. God has nestled the nested as I’ve been told by several people lately. 🙂 I’m scared and terrified but mostly relieved in all honesty.
I’m celebrating having my hubby home this Sunday for church, a feat we don’t get much of lately. He’s a truck driver, the only income, and I’m enjoying having him home.
This week I’m celebrating that I’ve made it to week 8 of my Couch to 5K redo and that my husband (coronary artery disease warrior) and I (MS warrior) were able to run 2.75 miles together on Friday! 🙂 We’re training to do our first 5K together in April!
I am also celebrating that we finally got our son in with a new developmental pediatrician who really seemed to “get” him and our concerns and we’re off to a great start with her.
I’m celebrating a weekend visit with my mom and siblings who live in another state!
I am celebrating eating healthy foods this week and no eating out! Longest I have went without jumping in a drive through. Getting healthy and saving money! These books look so great, I want “Only Love Today” so much!
I am celebrating having power in the house! We had a bad wind storm in the middle of last week and we were without power from Wednesday through Saturday. Thankfully we have lots of family around and my parents were able to house the four of us as the temperatures were dropping this past week. Now that the power is back on I am SO thankful!
I am celebrating my daughter’s amazing progress after a near fatal car accident. We have witnessed a miracle.
I’m celebrating my oldest son’s birthday this week. He is going to be six! He is growing up to be such an awesome little man and great big brother. I’m celebrating that he is healthy, old enough to help with chores, and loves talking to me before bedtime every night.
Yesterday was my birthday 🙂 I was able to have a date night with my hubby & enjoy some sushi.
I’m celebrating that I’ve stuck to my “Lent sacrifice”. No extra sweets (cookies, cakes, pies, candy or soda). It’s been so difficult but so worth it!!
Celebrating that we’re finally supposed to get enough snow to go sledding!!
I’m celebrating a second week spent with extended family. In my recovery from surgery, I’ve required extra help. My mom and my sister both stepped up to help my hubby sand I out. Very blessed…
We helped pull off a successful regional event hosted by our church bell choir (of which we are members). And it was a good experience (instead of one to be endured for the greater good) because the bell choir worked as a team which made it almost fun and quite rewarding! Plus there was wonderful music involved.
I am celebrating my long-awaited promotion! I start my new role tomorrow.
I am celebrating reconnecting with a highschool/college friend whom I have not talked to in years. She was going through a rough patch and thought everyone else had the perfect life so she pulled away. She’s back and we’ve been able to share that no one has a perfect life.
Super excited you are offering books. You are too generous! This week I am celebrating baby #4 2 month milestone; which means sleeping more than 4 hours at a time, a balanced check book and starting the week all laundry done and clean house. We also made it to church for first time since new babe who was premie 🙂
I’m celebrating having extra time with my kids and extended family this week. It’s spring break at the school where I work. I really wanted to spend the break working on projects around the house, but I decided to take the kids and I to see my parents for part of the week. I’m so glad we did! It’s been wonderful to stop and breathe a little bit, as well as give me parents and my kids some quality time together.
I am celebrating seeing my best friend Kathleen who I haven’t seen for a year. She retired and moved to another state, and she is visiting friends and relatives in the area (in Kansas!!) for 2 weeks so I hope to see her several times and chat and catch up. We email and phone, but it isn’t the same as in person.
This past week has been fraught with stress – we found out that we’re moving for my husband’s job fairly soon, and we have to uproot ourselves and kids from the friends we’ve made here. I am celebrating that God knows all the details of “what’s next,” and will guide us at the right time (and I don’t have to have it all figured out Right Now). I’m celebrating that God did give us a good church and dear friends when we moved here 3 years ago. I’m celebrating that we’re getting snow this week after a boring, unsnowy winter. 🙂 I’m celebrating the discovery of a new exercise program that I actually like! There is plenty to be thankful for.
This week we are celebrating my birthday. My oldest baby is so excited to ‘help make cupcakes and brownies’ and we are also celebrating the sunshine and getting ready to start our gardens.
I’m celebrating a healthy week with my SN son who’s been sick for almost 2 weeks, seeing him for who he is an not who I want him to be and getting back on track with goals in my business.
We are celebrating our move into a new home this past weekend!
We are celebrating our wedding anniversary of 16 years! Sure is amazing to realize we have been married this long and by the grace of God still love one another and enjoy spending time together every chance we get!
Celebrating the current spring weather.
I am celebrating my sons’ BFF is out of the hospital.
I’m celebrating my in laws coming to visit this week 🙂
We are celebrating our baby girl’s fifth birthday this week! We are amazed and blessed at all the joy she brings to our lives !! I love reading your blog… you’ve inspired me in so many things on this journey !
We will be celebrating the 95th birthday of my grandfather (my mom’s dad) and the 94th birthday of my grandmother (my dad’s mom)…so much life lived and so blessed to still have them in my life!
I’m thankful for a husband who makes date night a priority even when he would rather stay home.
We are celebrating our daughter passing the Childrens bible drill competition this week. We are so proud of her and all the other children who decided to participate. She’s moving on to the association drill next week. This is not an easy task. The kids have to memorize 25 verses with the reference, 10 key passages, and find any book in the bible in 10 seconds or less.
My husband and I have just started trying to eat healthier and be more active. I’m celebrating having lost 7 lbs. this week and spending lots of fun quality time outdoors with the kids.
We are celebrating a trip to see replicas of the Nina and Pinta ships!
Celebrating the upcoming snow storm because well nothing else we can do about it oh & that spring is right around the corner!
This week were celebrating our engagement! And trying to not be overwhelmed with planning a frugal wedding, we don’t want to lose focus on the celebration of our love and get tied up in details
I am celebrating God’s grace and love in our life. Sometimes things are difficult and it’s hard to see the light at the end, but God always carries us through.
I am celebrating this MSM community. It lifted my spirits to read what others are celebrating, getting my focus off myself.
Yay! I’m so glad!
We are celebrating my oldest son becoming a National Merit Finalist and that is opening some more doors and choices for college. We are very excited for him and his future!!
I am celebrating making a small step toward real food this week. I bought the groceries, that’s step 1!
I am celebrating a renewed perspective on the blessing of my family!
I am celebrating my baby’s birthday this week. She turned 6! I can’t believe my baby is 6!
The last few years have been incredibly stressful for my family. From both my husband and I losing our jobs to a devastating diagnosis for my 13 year old daughter. Lately I’ve had a hard time celebrating much of anything and I’ve found myself pulling away from family, friends, and church. I recently agreed to take on my churches youth group and honestly was terrified! Today was our first meeting. I only had 5 teens there, but seeing their smiles and hearing their laughter sparked something within me! I’m excited to see what this journey holds. So today I am celebrating that I put myself out there by taking on something so far out of my comfort zone. Most importantly I am celebrating those 5 kids that each told they are excited for this group and can’t wait to see what we do next. Celebrating those smiles and laughter that have me feeling hopeful again! I am truly blessed!
I am celebrating my 12th week of pregnancy. It is particularly sweet because I got to share the moment of seeing the baby move with my five year old daughter. This baby has been prayed for for years and it was just priceless to see God’s amazing work growing inside me.
I am celebrating the return of my wallet! I visited my daughter at college 2 weeks ago and lost my wallet. With a total of 2250 travel miles, restaurants, rest rooms, and visiting family along the way, I really felt like it could have been anywhere along the Eastern seaboard. I kept praying and praying that it would be found so that I wouldn’t have to replace everything (license, bank accounts, credit card, debit card, health care cards, etc). And last week, a person from the college called and said that my wallet had been found and turned in. Praise the Lord!
I’m celebrating a new healthy eating plan this week! This momma of 3 is investing in a little self-care, and it’s way overdue!
Celebrating good blook work results this week!
I am celebrating my sister visiting me.
I am celebrating self care this week. I worked out for 3 days this week and I feel so good! Trying hard to do right for myself so I can be a better mom and a better wife.
I’m celebrating that i get to go spend time with my preschooler at imagination city this week. Seeing her interaction with friends and others. She’s grown so much in school this year!!!
Celebrating my son buying his first truck.
The question of something I am celebrating made me really think. Life has been so stressful lately, I didn’t think I had anything to celebrate, but I do. It is actually something I am thankful for and celebrate everyday. My 14 year old was diagnosed with Crohns Disease a little over 2 years ago and he has been in remission for about 1 1/2 years. I celebrate the fact that he is healthy and is able to be my running partner.
That’s such an amazing thing to celebrate!
We are celebrating the beautiful warm sunny weather this week and spending quality time outdoors with my kids. Looking forward to the beginning of spring!
I am celebrating teaching the kids and myself to say and believe everyday “this is the greatest day ever”!!
I’m celebrating my first baby turning 3 weeks old, having my parents in town, and getting to enjoy a lot of family time! I’m also celebrating getting over a nasty bout of mastitis.
I’m celebrating my birthday! Remembering all the blessings I have, and thinking about the improvements I want to make in this next year of my life.
My youngest is turning 5 on Saturday! He was 10 weeks early, so I always feel extra thankful to celebrate his birthday.
I am celebrating teaching my kids and myself to say everyday “this is the greatest day ever”!!
I’m celebrating getting most of the next season’s clothes for my pack of four at a kid’s consignment sale. Not only am I happy about the savings ($), but also about the time it saves me by getting all that shopping done at once. Yeah!
I’m celebrating having my daughter home from college for spring break this week.
I’m celebrating spring break with my daughter who is in college. I’m celebrating because she is doing so well. Proud Mama here.
My husband’s birthday!
I am celebrating my Daddy. He got really sick at the end of last year and spent two weeks in the hospital. Even after he got it, it’s been a long slow recovery. We just celebrated another birthday with him, and not that long ago, we weren’t sure we would have the opportunity. Friends from out of town came down to celebrate with us, and it was a happy, joyful time. Love my Daddy so much, and so thrilled to be celebrating him!!!
I am celebrating a small victory in my health!
We are celebrating going through the classes necessary to join our church. It has been a long time since we’ve found a place that really felt like home. (Why is the theme song from Cheers going through my head as I right this? Ha!)
We are celebrating going through the Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class (week 5) and operating on our monthly budget and monthly cash flow sheet. Actually “feeling our money” (not spending it electronically) and living only on what we have (without regularly transferring money to bridge the gap) is hard but necessary.
A completely normal week after a whole bunch of crazy weeks
Finishing a wood working project with my husband for our two daughters.
I have started my spring “deep cleaning” process so I am done in time for Easter, when I am having family over. I have been cleaning one room a week, and today, I REALLY wanted to skip it, but I powered through it. Now, it is so refreshing when I walk in the room and I can mark another one off the list! Yahoo!
The birth of our baby boy #3 🙂
My husband of six years is in the military and frequently has to be away (he has been gone 4 of the past 6 winters!). Fortunately, for his most recent training in Texas, I am able to join him. We spent the past three days driving to Texas from Delaware, catching up and spending time together (he returned home from his last 2 month training 5 days ago, and before that he was only home 15 days after being gone 3 months!). I am praising God for the time we get to spend together, growing closer.
Our almost-five-year old!!
What am I celebrating? Hmmm…. It’s been a very challenging week. Physically, health stuff is getting me stuck. Mentally, hardships are draining me. But – spring is on the way. We’re finally getting peeks at sunshine – I remember sunshine! 🙂 There are too many funerals being planned in our little world. But also new adventures being planned to broaden our little world.
So – I suppose I’m celebrating hopefulness. That life is a big messy set of contradictions, but there’s always something good around the corner. Spring and the sunshine and bits of green popping up and flowers starting to think about showing – that stuff helps that hopefulness, reminding me of the good things that change can bring.
Wow, that got awfully deep very quickly. As I was just sitting her eating a box of truffles and browsing online. I had no idea that there was some Yoda insight just waiting to come out. Huh.
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I love that — “celebrating hopefulness!”
Thank you for sharing!
Answered prayer, good doctors, and family.
I’m celebrating everyone in our immediate family being healthy for a whole week!
Having the house to myself while my husband and kids are visting relatives in Holland! I love them all dearly, but me time is very nice too 🙂
My baby boy turns 8 this week. So, there will be celebrations. Maybe even a snow day at home with him, we live in the northeast and are all excited for the projected snow storm!
After 65 days in the NICU my son is getting released hopefully this week!!! Crossing fingers and toes that all goes well with weaning off his oxygen.
I am a school teacher and there is only one more week until spring break for me and my boys. I am definitely celebrating that!
I am celebrating a week of feeling well enough to read! I had an unplanned surgery a week ago Wednesday and am finally starting to feel like myself again. I am also planning to celebrate my husband this week and trying to make him feel special. He did a kick ass job taking care of me this past couple weeks and needs a little TLC himself now…LOL! Love you blog!
Answered prayers, Spring Break, and a daughter getting ready for a mission trip.
Today I am celebrating a day of rest. My husband stayed home from sick with two sick kids and I was able to attend church with my middle child, who really enjoyed chatting with me to and from. It was so nice to spend some one on one time with him. After naps and rest, we watched a movie as a family and ate popcorn. Such a good Sunday!
A good friend of mine had a stroke on Tuesday and is now home from the hospital and she is almost completely healed. God is so good! We are so grateful and definitely think it’s worth celebrating!
Taking the plunge and quitting my “real” job to pursue my “fun” DS job full-time!
I’m celebrating the fact that my husband could take off Friday from work after months of a crazy schedule to get things done together and he’s feeling so much more rested. ❤️
I am celebrating being off for Spring Break with my children. Great family time. 🙂
I’m celebrating spring break with my kids and husband!
My son is in behavioral therapy and we’re making progress, so now his sessions are going to be every other week!! This is a huge step and I couldn’t be more thankful!
I’m celebrating my 20 year anniversary this week—March 15!
Celebrating 3 years of being guardians to our 8 year old, who has rocked our world, but the Lord clearly placed in our family for His good.
Starting week number five of not drinking Coke.
I’ve tried (& failed) to do this many times….. any tips to share??
My mother-in-law had chemo last week, and my husband has been with her and taking care of her. He’ll return back on Thursday, so that’s what I’m looking foreword to this week! I’ve also been struggling with gutting out a storage room and getting it cleaned out. It seems like every time I start gutting it out and cleaning, someone announces a visit, so what I put into the guest room to declutter gets thrown back into storage room. Well, my father had knee surgery, and mother-in-law had chemo, so I knew this was a good time to get through this room. And I am making progress in it!
My family finally being healthy!
I am celebrating the beginning of spring-time, although it is going to be (hopefully) our last cold spell this week. I love spring!
Daylight savings time – I love more time outdoors in the evenings!
a week of unexpected vacation with my mother and youngest son. What a blessing!
Celebrating my middle son/college boy home from spring break! Woooohhoooo!!!
3-12-2017
Hi Crystal! I’m really excited about the books you’re offering this week. Today, I’m celebrating the fact that my stubborn Sweetie has actually shown interest in the business-building steps from your book “Money Making Mom,” which I recommended to him. He’s starting a new business and could definitely use these tips you give us women!
Thankfully,
Quinita Good
Your little note to your daughter after she forgot her lunch left me in tears – I so often chose frustration; we’re in a very busy season of our lives where I am having to work full-time outside of the home, and we’re knee deep in renovations and landscaping… and unfortunately the kids seem to be bearing the brunt of it. God has been quietly convicting me lately, and your simple gesture and the way your daughter responded is very convicting; how often do I yell or push them away, instead of stopping and offering a cuddle – something that could change their day.
I am struggling this week – not only are we busy and tired, and not doing the parenting thing well currently; my Dad is back in hospital, as he slowly comes to the end of his cancer journey… however, choosing joy:
* My Dad is a believer, we WILL see him again.
* My children always forgive, no matter how bad we reacted to them.
* I have a job that pays the bills.
* We have our own house.
* No matter what – I am loved.
Thanks for the reminder today to chose joy xxx
Elizabeth
New Zealand
I have been reading here for years and rarely comment 🙁 I love your blog and how much you share – it has been such a blessing to this frantic, working mom! I am celebrating the possibilities this week – the possibility of a new job, the possibility of paying off another student loan, and the possibility of a snow day!!
Strength through God!
I am celebrating having a very restful week after the two boys we fostered for a year have been reunified with their Mom:)
I’m celebrating how much more I love my home since I have been methodically de-cluttering and organizing it. It is still a work in progress, but it makes me so happy have less to maintain.
Traveling to texas to see my sister!
I am celebrating a restful week after the two boys we had fostered for the past year have been reunified with their Mom.
Celebrating having a couple days off later this week and an opportunity to meet the parents of our daughter’s fiance:)
Love your blog Crystal! Love notes mean a lot to adult children too! So fun to send them all silly Valentines last month:)
I’m celebrating my 7th child. She has been home with us just 3 months this week. Adopted from China, she is 5 and has Down Syndrome! She is our little rockstar.
I’m celebrating quality time with my daughters this weekend when I chose to craft with them instead of do all the things that I “needed” to get done.
I am celebrating having a severely sprained ankle rather than a broken one. While it has been incredibly painful, I am grateful that I am recognizing it as a reminder to slow down, be in the present and rest to recover.
I’m celebrating a year at my job, which I love!
I am celebrating the start of a healthier me.
I’m celebrating that we SURELY must be getting closer to spring, although it doesn’t look like it at all here. There were blizzard conditions this past Mon/Tues w/ more snow last night & today. I’m thankful to have a warm house!
I am celebrating losing 30 lbs since Jan 1st! I love your website and have been following for years!
I am celebrating my Husband starting a new job this week!
This week In celebrating eating more healthy foods and enjoying being in the company of my family. Life is precious.
Celebrating 3 day weekend this coming weekend. Forgot son is out of school for parent teacher conference this Friday, so was a nice to see the reminder letter sent last week.
My husband & I will be celebrating our anniversary this week as well as the life one of our uncles that passed this past week. I would love to read those books!
Celebrating going home this week 🙂 my daughter and I have been visiting family for the first time in two years but my husband had to stay back and work. We look forward to seeing him again soon.
Love how you were able to pack so much into a short weekend trip!
This last week I celebrated my birthday, this coming week I will be celebrating the halfway point of my third pregnancy! I am also celebrating one aunt who has beat cancer even as another aunt is diagnosed with lung cancer. Often the bad and the good come together, but God is faithful through it all.
I’m celebrating two weeks of no homework due to our Spring Break!! WOOHOO!!! I’ll also have more time to read, so these books would serve me well!!
I hope that we can celebrate a week of good health in our family after a crummy month of various illnesses.
So much to be thankful for…
Definitely celebrating
…Spring break!
…my kids are finally starting to work more independently with schoolwork.
…the time I have with them as a homeschooling mama.
…God’s abundant provision for us just 10 months ago when house catastrophically flooded in local floods.
…the knowledge of that provision as we are in a time of unemployment.
…a loving family who loves not only me but the Lord.
…And most importantly a faithful and perfect God who sent His son to die for me and lives with me every moment of the day giving me a HOPE!
I am celebrating all of my children and all their differences. Right now I pray the most for my son who is struggling with his ADHD his balance is ever-changing I pray for him to find balance.
Celebrating my half way mark in school! Yay!!! I can start coaching now!
I’m celebrating 4 boys that worked hard this weekend to complete a long “to do” list and did an amazing job with all their chores!
We’ll be celebrating good report cards and teacher conferences for our kids. So blessed to have great teachers at a small Christian school that we all love!
I’m celebrating my five nieces coming for a visit (my theee girls are thrilled), the beginning of a new Bible study I’m leading and a fresh week with a clean slate!
I am celebrating the return of some routine after a crazy week last week.
Celebrating our ten year wedding anniversary!
I’m celebrating that Gods mercies are new every morning!
Thanks for this post every week- I look forward to reading it!
I’m am celebrating the fact that we are all healthy! 🙂
I’m celebrating our daughters slow recovery from social anxiety!
My celebration is similar to yours in parenting. Instead of getting frustrated (my go-to emotion) I had a heart-to-heart talk with my oldest about her feeling comfortable opening up to me. Trying to be more joyful and patient with these kids can be hard!
I’m celebrating that my 3 year old is making progress learning his letters and my 5 year old is making progress reading! Also celebrating that we got our seeds planted inside for the vegetable garden this week. It’s been blizzarding all weekend! I also got a surprise visit from my cousin today who lives 3 hours away. 🙂
The pansies are back in season!
Looks like you had a great week! I’m celebrating getting back into blogging after an 8 year hiatus! ?
Thank you for sharing your week! This week we are celebrating my niece’s 1st birthday!
Celebrating a small victory of overcoming a fear of skiing. My husband finds such joy in recreating – enjoying God’s creation. A fear or heights and cold temperatures fostered a fear of something he loves so much. After several classes and several tears, I made it down the hill! The smile on his face was priceless. We were even able to head up the ski lift and traverse down together, enjoying that quiet time together. What a blessing! I won’t be entering the Olympic Winter Games anytime soon, but I was able to overcome a small fear!
This week I’m celebrating my two boys who were born a day apart (plus 7 years lol). We’re having a surprise party for them tomorrow with all their favorite things!
Preparing to attend our regional homeschool convention. We are all excited for a break and a time of encouragement.
Daylight savings time! Also March Break, and 3 weeks of healthier eating and exercise.
I’m celebrating a three day weekend with my family!!
I love your blog. Thanks for all you do!! You are such an inspiration!!
We are celebrating our 3rd child being a month old! I’m finally starting to figure out how to make real meals while taking care of 2 toddlers and a newborn so that’s something to celebrate too. no more living on frozen pizzas, hot dogs and cereal! 😉
I’m celebrating not having any appointments this week and Saturday off work! It is the little things!
Lilac Girls sounds really good!
I am celebrating starting my new job. I am a nurse and after years of working 12 hour shifts I am blessed to finally have a Monday through Friday 8 to 5 job so I can spend more time with my husband and my kids 🙂
I am celebrating six days in a row without a Dr.Pepper. Trying to drink more water instead.
The most practical thing im celebrating is progress with potty training! We had a bad day on Tuesday, but I felt that I needed to help my little guy through the struggle instead of giving up for now and we saw much better days this week!!!
On a little bit deeper level, I am so happy I listened to my mommy intuition in that situation. I have doubted my parenting abilities and connection to my children so very much over the years, but I’m finally seeing growth in myself and my love for my kids. It seems little, maybe, but for me it is huge!
I’m celebrating being one week closer to my due date! Baby #4 will be here before we know it.
I’m celebrating the renewal I feel from a homeschool mom retreat I attended last weekend!
These posts are a fun spin from your Five Things posts ?
I am celebrating the final week of winter (hopefully with some snow!)
I am celebrating my husbands recovery from a serious illness and a full week in the hospital.
I PRAISE God and this has will forever be grateful everyday I get to spend with my husband here on earth.
I am celebrating that I had a few pain free hours today from the back pain I started having in Dec. Also, I am so grateful I got to see my one and only grandchild Natalia today. She is 15 months old and the biggest blessing I have had in my 61 years of life (besides my hubby of course!!–and our two daughters). But…there’s nothing like grands I have discovered. :).
I am celebrating the fact that I’ excited finally found the motivation to get healthy so that I don’t continue to have back and hip pain. It’s been two weeks of no sugar, lots of water, and lots of exercise but I can already tell that my body is stronger.
I’m also preparing to celebrate my daughter’s 13th birthday. Eek! A teenager!!
I am celebrating beautiful 60 degree weather! We’ve only experienced the fall and winter here, so this felt great. The nice weather got us all outside. My husband and oldest son (12) tried to fly his drone he got at Christmas, sadly it was too breezy. I rode scooters with my 9 year old son. Then both boys actually played together, this does not happen often. They rode bikes to the park, climbed trees, and kicked a soccer ball around doing “trick” shots. And with changing the clocks today, it didn’t get dark until 8pm and that’s when my boys came inside. They spent hours outside, happily!! I’m so happy, I’m banking today’s memories forever.
I’m celebrating my own birthday. Hint – I’m younger than 40 and older than you and I’ve had no problem sharing that actual number 38 out loud. It’s good to be alive!
A weekend away! We are going to Kearney, NE to see the Sandhill cranes.
I’m celebrating the coming of SPRING! (even though they are predicting a snow storm for tomorrow…)
I am celebrating my husband’s return after being gone for a week. The kids and I missed him so much.
I am also celebrating a completed rough draft of my next ebook.
Getting a lot more done this weekend than anticipated! We thought it’d take all weekend to figure out and fix a problem with our van, but my hubby did it in one day! AND we got one set of gates for our fence built and ready to hang up, and cleaned the cars, and went through my husband’s clothes and purged (something I’ve been wanting for a couple years now and he finally came around the idea)! We haven’t been this productive in awhile!
Some things celebratory are: that 2 different sisters in Christ treated me to lunch this week (2 separate occasions); I think I made a new friend (we seem to have a lot in common); 2 women prayed over me for my grieving/loss and let me weep/sob w/o telling me to “stop crying”; a sister in the Lord gave me 2 free mini gourmet cupcakes which were heavenly delicious; 3 wild ducks flew down and hung out near my backyard for 2 days keeping me company which made me feel better; getting to know another sister in Christ a little better as she opened up to me about her life which was interesting and meaningful to me, etc. [as well as other things]. 🙂
Right now, I’m celebrating that we were able to run all of our errands, get all the food shopping done and schedule an oil delivery before the blizzard hits on Tuesday!
Celebrating being able to travel with my husband for work this week to a place we’d otherwise not be able to take the kids.
I am celebrating my son’s local newspaper spelling bee competition. It is his second year at his school and the Principal picked him as the Elementary champion to represent the school. There were 300 kids participating and even he did not qualify for the last round we are very proud of him because he competed with Middle School kids and that he did his best. It was amazing to see him so calm and confident. So proud of my little man.
I’m celebrating God healing my 4 year old’s lip that she got stitches for last week. She got a busted lip running into her sister’s forehead by accident and ended up with 3 stitches. One week later it is almost completely healed and back to what it was. God is sooo good!
I’m celebrating three healthy boys that my husband and I have the privilege of raising.
I am celebrating that I was intentional to share a meal with 2 of my dearest friends this past week. What refreshment both times were to my heart and soul!
Right now I am celebrating the opportunity we have of ministering ( and being ministered to by students!) at a Bible college in India.
I’m celebrating healthy kids!
I am celebrating making some serious progress on becoming debt free. I got a large tax refund and put it all towards my debt. I am also in discussions for a promotion at work that will help significantly as well as be an exciting step on my new career journey. So incredibly grateful!!
I’m celebrating completing a full week of my first Whole 30! Only 23 days to go! ?
This week we are celebrating our younger son turning 10 months old!
I am celebrating a quiet week at home after a few busy weeks of kid doctor appointments, with plenty of time to practice all of the advice we’ve been given and some alone time for me to rejuvenate!
I am celebrating a relaxing weekend spent at home with my family! It was very much needed.
I am celebrating my marriage with my husband!
Spending quality time with the grandboy from out of town and joined by the other grandboy who lives closer!!
I am celebrating a healthy son.
Our septic system has been failing and tomorrow the repair work will begin! Yay!
Our whole family is finally NOT sick (after several months of passing various viruses around)…
I’m celebrating the finish of 3 quilts to donate to Quilts 4 Kids.
I love that you were able to make your daughter’s lunch and make her day. Your story reminds me of a line from a song “take a look at yourself and you can look at others differently”!
Celebrating my baby girl crawling and holding her own bottle, consistent devotional and memorization time, 3 full weeks of successful meal planning, and A LOT of purging through things around my home and minimizing! Woohoo!
I’m celebrating my 7 year old who preformed 3 times this weekend in Irish Dance. She never thought she could preform on a stage but she faced her fears and love it!
That time change and the 6 baby chicks we purchased this weekend!
This week, we’re celebrating snow days and St. Patrick’s Day!
I am celebrating a new job! I have been a stay at home wife/homeschooling mom for almost 28 years and this Wednesday I start working at our little local library… I am so excited! I literally have not had a job outside of our home since 1989! Back in junior high in the mid 80’s I had a class called “World of Work” and we all had a research and write a report on the job we wanted and I chose “Librarian”. I’m so excited that it’s finally coming to pass!!
Celebrating moments with the ones I love. I may have a medical concern…more tests this week and it has really made me appreciate each moment with my husband and boys so much more.
Loved your story about the note in the lunch box. I need this reminder sometimes too to extend more grace instead of frustration.
There is much to celebrate! Our darling little five week old; my oldest daughter’s courage and openness to participating in Math is Cool and attending the competition this past Friday; my son’s 3rd place trophy at his wrestling tournament on Saturday; and witnessing my younger daughter’s creativity as she works on a book of stories. Thanks for the chance to win!
I am celebrating the pending arrival of our third baby (anytime now…I’ve been having contractions all day). And the fact that I’ll be staying home with our kids after this baby’s birth.
Our family is celebrating our oldest daughter coming home after being gone for over a year!! We are so happy to see her again!
We are celebrating a good check up with my doctor following a serious health issue this year. Feeling immense gratitude and so blessed for my improving health! I am tagging along on my husband’s business trip next week and we are staying over an extra night at the nearby beach as a way of commemorating this new, hopefully much healthier season in my life. Yay!!!
We are celebrating the birthday of my husband, his sister, and lots of great friends and family. It is birthday season! I am trying to be more present, spend time with those I love, and slow down to enjoy people. Life is a blessing!
I am celebrating a new week ahead. I just love Sunday nights and looking forward to what the week ahead holds.
I m celebrating my daughters awesome performance in her school play Wizard of Oz. She is a second grader playing a small part in a high school play! She is so disciplined and has worked so hard. I am so proud.
A 10th birthday marked by festivity and joy, followed by the the healthy arrival of a much anticipated baby nephew.
Celebrating my new class finally starting!
I hate winter and snow. (Hate is the nicest word I can use to describe my feelings for winter.) Tomorrow we are supposed to get 10-18 inches of snow…boo. BUT…I am choosing to celebrate the fact that I will use this snow as an excuse to take a snow day from work. So I will be celebrating the snow as I sleep in tomorrow morning, spend the day doing all my upcoming week’s chores, and maybe even reading a little.
I am celebrating my birthday all month long, and this week that includes going to a local country music festival this coming weekend!!
I am celebrating God’s goodness an mercy. We are coming off one of the most difficult years we have ever encountered as a family, but God remains good.
This week my daughter left for her first deployment. Many tears have fallen but I surrounded myself with family and friends! I am celebrating the fact that I survived the first week! God is good and has truly blessed our family!
I’m celebrating LIFE in general. We tend to take things for granted and sometimes need to step back, take a deep breath and enjoy the simple things in life.
My kids are on spring break. We’re staying home, doing fun things, and sleeping late(r).
I’m celebrating three healthy boys and that spring will be here soon!
I am celebrating spring! We had A LOT of snow in Northern Utah this year and so spring is extra this week with the snow finally melted and warmer temperatures. My tulips and crocuses are starting to show and I love it! I am also celebrating my twin boys turning 6 weeks old this week!
I have made it to 38 weeks today and I feel amazing this pregnancy! I am enjoying feeling strong and healthy!
I’m celebrating that we’re finally getting SNOW!!
I am celebrating my first sons fourth birthday this week!! His excitement for his party is so contagious!! My husband and I are also celebrating the return of designated survivor!! We also love that show and last weeks episode did not disappoint!
I am celebrating the life of my grandmother later this week – I fly out at 11pm on Wed from Perth, Western Australia to join my family in California for 4 days. Nana was just shy of 96 years old – we are looking forward to gathering together from across the globe to remember her.
I’m celebrating a warm, dry house, and a wonderful family to be snowed in with. We’re supposed to get almost 2 ft of snow this week. Looking forward to being snowed in together for a couple of days.
I am celebrating the little moments with family.
I am celebrating a new week with all the opportunities and challenges that go with it
I’m celebrating that Spring is almost here ?
I’m celebrating life! I love getting to spend every day with my children homeschooling, and they just finished a medieval feast for their school project. I am so proud of them!
We are excited that are kitchen remodel is getting finalized! Thanks for the chance.
I’m celebrating the small things in my life with eight precious children and a hard-working husband. I will miss those little things when they’re gone!
I am celebrating a less busy week and the chance to read more books. We are expecting snow tomorrow and I want to have a book reading/tea day with my girls.
I’m celebrating my grandmother’s 90th birthday this weekend, my daughter’s first daughter/daddy dance yesterday (it was ADORABLE!) and a huge milestone this week, 10 years of nursing spread over my 4 sweet children!
I’m celebrating my oldest child’s 10th birthday this week and the health of my family! Really looking forward to spring!
I’m celebrating that we saved enough money for a down payment on a house!
I’m “celebrating” my hope in Christ. We have been walking through some hard stuff as it relates to our oldest son leaving home. (Something that we never anticipated.) but we are trusting God and anchoring our hearts in Him as it talks about in Hebrews 6:19. ⚓️ We are learning in deeper ways that we are to walk by faith not by sight. Not just in words….but truly in how we set our hearts and minds.
I’m celebrating the chance we had this weekend to get away for a little bit and relax with my in-laws. It included time in the pool, bowling, and just relaxing with no obligations!
I am celebrating daffodils.
I am celebrating a quiet weekend with our family. We are choosing to slow things down and not be involved in as many activities. It has been great for my husband and I to get to spend more time together. I always enjoy reading your blogs.
spring break
I am celebrating a successful fundraiser for JDRF.
I am celebrating our family recovering from the flu. I have been joking with my sisters that it was good on the grocery budget but it was not a fun week! And I started a weekly chores schedule at the beginning of February and it has been wonderful! I have certain chores (sweep the floors and wash dishes) every day, but it’s freed me up to not do all the chores I can think of on Monday because I know they have their proper place and day. Good luck with your experiment and I hope it either works great or clearly doesn’t work for you guys. 🙂
Celebrating time with family 🙂
I am celebrating surviving my daughter’s first slumber party. She turned 9 last week and has always wanted a slumber party, so we invited 4 other girls to come stay. They had so much fun and all said how thankful they were for me doing this. I feel like I struggle with too much on my plate sometimes, so my daughter sayings I was the best mom ever really made my weekend. I hope to get back into Stacy’s Home Management How to Course and get my schedule set to start being more organized.
I am celebrating the fact that the house is clean (for now) and everything is prepped meaning more family time throughout the week!
We are celebrating the opportunity to show our cattle at the Ohio Beef Expo this week. It is a ton of work and exhausting, but it is 4 days with just our family working together towards a common goal.
I’m celebrating the time change as my little ones are kind of sleeping in
I am celebrating a sunny day before a big snow is due to arrive in our area. Also celebrating the snow {instead of whining about a big snowstorm in March when I am really ready for spring} by scheduling snow days in my kiddos homeschool planners 🙂
We are blessed to be celebrating the healthy delivery of our baby girl early this morning! Thankful that grandma was here to stay with big brothers and the snow was minor.
My daughter being over a stomach bug and we booked our first Disney cruise!
I am celebrating the snow coming this week even if others aren’t excited! I love it.
Hi Crystal! I have so much to celebrate this week! My daughter got student of the week last week. That may not sound like much, but she has ADHD and Sensory Processing Disorder and has been getting into trouble at school quite frequently this year. But I’ve been intentionally spending more time with her lately and I’ve noticed a positive change. So when she came home with her Student of the Week certificate I was ecstatic! Also, I’m celebrating me finally getting started with my own photography business and my own blog! I’ve contemplated doing both for so long but fear of failure has held me back. I finally decided to just do something, anything, to get me going and just taking small steps has given me the confidence I needed. I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it, because really I have no idea how to start a business or blog but resources and encouragement have come easily. I thank God for that!
I celebrating the conclusion of the Legacy Journey class I lead at my church.
Im celebrating being able to sit down with my husband to play a game. Lol We have a toddler and newborn so life has been busy the last two months.
I’m celebrating that 2 of my children will be married within a few weeks of each other (1 in August and 1 in September)!
I am celebrating the end of my daughters’ swim season. They attended the Champs meet to swim relays with their team and they have both made such progress this year.
I am celebrating my first son’s fourth birthday this week! His excitement is contagious! My husband and I are also celebrating the return of Designated survivor! Last weeks episode did not disappoint!
We are celebrating our first litter of healthy rabbits this week! One step closer to our dream of self sufficiency!
I am celebrating my first month of “eating clean” and cutting sugar from my family’s diet. EVERYBODY is feeling more chipper and less bogged down! Kicking off this week with family yoga! Here we go…
We are celebrating the last week of school before spring break!
I’m still celebrating our quiet family game night here last night–and that my girls are getting so good at Scattegories. Big kids are so fun!
Celebrating my daughter’s fantastic performance at her state swim meet!
We are celebrating changes in work schedules that now allow us to spend more time together and the arrival (or soon to be) of SPRING!
This week we’re celebrating the beginning of my sister-in-law’s marriage!
We just celebrated my husbands 40th birthday, so this week hopefully celebrating a more quiet week!
A trip to see our out of town son!
This week, I am celebrating my daughter. She was recently offered a full time position at her work place (she was hired as seasonal). She is a very hard worker and I am extremely proud of her. I wish she could see herself through my eyes because she is important, valuable, amazing, beautiful (and so much more) but she doesn’t see it.
Celebrating Spring Break!
This week I am celebrating the news that my father is cancer free after a long hard battle.
I’m celebrating a beautiful sunny (although chilly) day before we get hit by a major snowstorm tonight/tomorrow morning!
I’m celebrating answers to prayer we’ve seen in our small group over the last couple weeks and the energy and mood improvements from exercise during that time, too!
My 3 boys, now becoming independent mature kind men!
This week I am celebrating my Godmother’s 50th Birthday.
We are celebrating Spring Break!!!!! Need I say more?
Getting healthy and losing weight!
I am celebrating making it through another day as a single mom with two beautiful and amazing kids and that one of our pets who is sick (which the vet thinks is cancer) is still here and we still get to love her.
This week I am celebrating refinancing our house. We will go from 6% down to 3.8%. By doing this and paying a little extra on the principal each month we will have the house paid off in nine years.
I’m celebrating my baby boy Owen turning 1!
This is our year of celebration, so we are celebrating just about everything, Pi Day, Julius Caesar, and St. Patrick. Should be a great week.
Yes, spring berak for us, too – AND my mother coming to town. We always have celebration when Nana is around!
I am celebrating starting the week with two healthy kids. This past month we’ve had lots of sickness and injury so we are celebrating a fresh week with everyone healthy and safe!
I am celebrating a small victory with my youngest son who has been really struggling with his reading! He is finally making progress! Praise the Lord!
I am taking my daughter to her preschool screening today, she is so excited to go to school like her big sister! I am also celebrating because Spring Break begins next week! 🙂
I’m celebrating house projects being done and a friend’s new baby!
We are celebrating my boyfriend getting a new job! 🙂
I am celebrating the fact that my 7 year old son and I were able to successfully give three mission talks at Masses this past weekend. We were both nervous, but by the third one, we had it down pat. He’s even asking to do it again!
I am celebrating making it to Term 4 of the school year! Whoop! 🙂 Preparing for and wanting more of God’s presence and guidance in my life, too.
We are celebrating snow on the ground!
I’m celebrating my youngest daughter’s 3rd birthday!!
Celebrating my husband’s birthday with a 24 hour kid-free getaway! Always love our time together!
Spring is just around the corner!
I’m celebrating my son’s birthday this week.
I am celebrating sore muscles as I work on exercise becoming a habit!
I am celebrating spending time with my family. We have all been busy this winter and we are enjoying the slow down.
I am celebrating the life of my baby.
Celebrating a school trip with my 14-year old daughter. She was 1 of 8 students (out of about 80) that was chosen to attend the EAST Conference (Environmental and Spacial Technology Conference). I love to see her shine! 🙂
This week we celebrated being able to minister as a whole family at our church’s Kids Winter Retreat.
This week, I am celebrating getting my taxes together and sending it off to the tax preparer!
losing 8 lbs!
I’m celebrating my daughter overcoming her hesitation to perform with her new-ish Irish dance group. She feels comfortable and is ready to perform as much as possible!
Celebrated a college daughter who was home for spring break!!
I am celebrating getting to the gym 6 days last week and going this morning, even though I really wanted to stay in bed and then once I was there to stop the treadmill. But I kept going. I’ve got a long way to go, but I’ll get there.
We are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day and the start of spring this week.
I am celebrating that my 2nd son is coming home for a week spring break from Bible college. I’m taking 2 personal days from work this week. (I’m a teacher.) All my children will take a personal day from school this Friday so all 7 of us + my son’s girlfriend will enjoy family time together. (When you have 2 grown sons and children still in school, it’s rare to have all the family together at one time!)
This week we’re celebrating my oldest son beginning homeschooling officially and our twins, Jacob and Julia, turned two months on Saturday!
I am celebrating it being the last week before Spring Break! I am really looking forward to having some extra time to spend with just my family.
I am celebrating the start of a gratitude journal. I need to focus my mind on reality – the reality that my family is very blessed. So I started yesterday and I am excited to look back in a year at all the ways we have been blessed!!
We are on week 3 of lent! (My husband is a pastor)
I am celebrating the end of high school for my oldest son and his choice of the college he will attend in the fall.
This week we are celebrating my husband’s birthday! Personally, I am celebrating adapting to a no sugar lifestyle and being consistently active.
I’m celebrating my husband getting well. It might seem a small thing to be celebrating, but he’s been sick for over 2 weeks with sinus crud. A sick husband = a crabby husband. Poor thing has been miserable. He was finally back to his more positive, happy self yesterday and I’m so glad!
This week I am celebrating a snowstorm coming to the Northeast that will hopefully give me a chance to play in the snow with my littles! Thanks for a great giveaway.
My husband and I love Designated Survivor too! It can be hard for us to find shows we both like to watch, but this is definitely one we both look forward to watching. This season seems to be off to a great start so far.
Celebrating time with my 4 year old and 2 year old before our baby makes his appearance any day now
I’m celebrating that we are expecting a big snowstorm tomorrow and the children hope to have off school!
We’re celebrating Pi Day, and St. Urho’s Day, and St. Patrick’s Day this week!
We are celebrating time to clean out the house! It’s gotten WAY out of hand!
I am celebrating Spring Break this week. I am starting a whole new schedule and prioritizing my husband and family beginning today!
Within the span of a week, between March 9 & March 16, we have many birthdays in our family and also friends, including my niece, father, grandmother (all on the same day) , my brother, co-worker and several more. So, this week, I am celebrating family and friendships (more than usual). 🙂
I am celebrating the fact that I am finally starting to take the plunge on some things I’ve been afraid to do for quite a while, mostly due to your inspiration! Thanks for always being an encouragement to others!
I am celebrating the fact that we are completely done with diapers and pull-ups! Our 3 year old is now regularly sleeping through the night with no accidents 🙂 #momlife
Thanks for a peek into your life, Crystal, as well as the opportunity to win some of your lovely books! Things I am celebrating this week include: almost being over vertigo, a week off of driving my oldest son to college & the fact that he is scheduled for his driving test this Friday!, the fact that we are healthy and strong to shovel the 12-18 inches or snow that is predicted to fall tomorrow (trying to find the silver lining), and that God keeps showing up in our lives in big and small ways.
We are celebrating snow and lots of it – we hope!
We are celebrating snow and lots of it – we hope, as we prepare for the big snow!
Thank you for this great giveaway Crystal! I am celebrating my seven year old daughter’s first petite dance team competition yesterday! Lots of work and hours this season and they won four medals!! So happy for them. My daughter has found her joy 🙂
I am celebrating my progress in physical therapy. I had a total knee replacement 2 1/2 weeks ago and I’m doing fantastic. I now get to move from my walker to my cane. Hard work definitely pays off!
I am celebrating that my husband and I were able to tackle some house painting this weekend. Putting it on the calendar really helped us prepare for it and get motivated, which can be difficult with 3 kiddos running around.
Finding out my son has audio processing disorder, and the at home therapy we can implement to help him. This explains so much what was happening with taking directions, and his understanding what he thought he heard us say. Very grateful to be able to have answers and be able to move forward to help. He is now saying he knows the songs on the radio, and he thinks they are all new songs! To him they are new!
I’m celebrating buying a house after 3 years of credit building and living REALLY small!!! My husband and I slept in a storage closet for a year to make our space work ? This house is a dream come true!
That’s INCREDIBLE!!!
I’m celebrating finally feeling better after being sick for 3 weeks.
I am celebrating that my youngest baby’s birthday is next week. I know I should be celebrating next week, and I will, but this week marks the final countdown to nursing during the day with him. While I am so thankful that I am and have been able to breastfeed him, especially after almost giving up after battling a lip ties and a tongue tie until he was 6 months. However I am so ready to have my body back (pregnant and/or nursing for the last 3.5 years) and not have to worry about if he’s eating enough or am I making enough milk. This Wednesday marks is my final 7 days and I am so happy (and a little sad) that this part of my baby days is coming to an end. Also celebrating his first birthday on Saturday and his baptism as well. Those are important too! 🙂
I’m celebrating time with one of my very best friends- she moved away 3 years ago so it’s fun having her back for a visit!
I’m celebrating my husband having consistent work again!
This week I’m celebrating the birthday of my oldest, he is turning 6! Today was his due date, and in hindsight, I’m thankful he was a bit late. I’m cherishing these last few days of being 5.
I’m celebrating my children’s successes…my eight year old son slowly and methodically made spaghetti last night for the family, with only verbal prompts from me!
Good health! After a nasty stomach bug last week for my 3yr old I can’t be thankful enuf for the blessing it is!
I’m celebrating new Etsy orders! I worked over the winter to re-do parts of my Etsy shop, and I’m so thankful for the sales that have been coming in this past month!
I am celebrating sunshine! Just being outdoors makes such a difference after being cooped up for some time. 🙂 Thank you!
I’m celebrating that this March I’m no longer suffering with post-partumdepression. I was cutting up last year’s calendar to make art projects with & thank God that through his help, my family, & my counselor that I’m free from that pain. Praise him!
This week I am going to celebrate a snow day home with the kids. I love having a relaxing day at home with the kids with nothing on the schedule.
I am celebrating the beginning of a new me with the THM diet. Its not easy to start, and I’m giving myself alot of grace to figure it out. All in time!
I’m celebrating the generosity of others. My family went out to lunch after church and another couple in the restaurant paid for our lunch. We didn’t know that they paid for our meal until they left. The server came up and told us as we were finishing. It was a lovely gesture of generosity! My five year old kept saying there are angels all around. How true it is!
Our ten year anniversary is this week! Five sons later, I can’t believe how fast it goes!
Celebrating with my daughter at a St Patrick’s Day party at our local library’s storytime program!
We’ve been changing up our homeschooling – switching some textbooks and revamping the schedule. The first week was a success!
This week I’m celebrating my ideas of wanting to possibly starting my own blog and/or apparel line. Getting ideas typed or written out makes it more of a reality and a step forward!
We are celebrating a great spring break week and lots of time together!! 🙂
Thanks for the chance to win!! 🙂
I’m celebrating the loss of a few pounds! Here’s to a new lifestyle!! 🙂
I am celebrating enjoying my children while they are home for Spring Break!
I’m celebrating shopping with my only daughter for her first prom dress, where has the time gone???
I’m celebrating an unexpected week off before I start a new job next week!
I’m still celebrating our new son. He’s 5 weeks old today and has been such a joy! He is our 6th son and his name is Jeremiah David. He’s also my first big, fat baby (all my other boys were on the little side) and it’s so wonderful to see such a roly poly little boy!! I’m also celebrating that he sleeps really well at night!! So many things to be grateful for… 😀
I’m celebrating family, memories made, and memories to come!
This week I’m celebrating my daughter’s excellent report card. She continued worked really hard this quarter and it paid off!
What a great stack of books!!
Thanks for sharing your daily tasks list. Best of luck!!
I’m celebrating a husband who has forgiven me more times than is (or at least should be) humanly possible and a church family who I love and hope can be my church family forever.
This week I’m actually celebrating I’m not traveling any where. I’ve travelled the last four weeks for various (good) reasons and then I have to travel the next two weeks due to my son having surgery in Kansas City (we live in Wichita) and then going back a week later for his follow-up appointment. He has Autism, so the days that we do it in one day, it makes for very long days!
I am celebrating spring break and spending extra time with my family!
I am celebrating a week of not having to drive my kids somewhere daily. We homeschool and the public schools are off for the week, so all extracurricular activities are on hold this week as well – it’s nice not to spend more time at home 🙂
I’m celebrating one on one time with my youngest while olde brother visits my in-laws! One on one time is so infrequent, so important but so rare in our house.
I love to read and so many of these books are on my list!
Glad you are having a great week Crystal. I am celebrating the doctor’s report on my right eye, although I will be needing laser surgery in 2 weeks again. My left eye is blind, so this is all I have now. Great news and definitely worth celebrating. The Lord is in charge.
This week I’m celebrating my sons first time going on the potty. He is 3 1/2 years old and starting g school in the fall – you can imagine how anxious I’m getting that he isn’t potty trained yet. I am trying my best to extend patience and encouragement In the midst of my anxiety. I am so proud of my son for his accomplishment!
I am celebrating my last week of a slight vacation from work. (I’ve been working from home for 6 weeks to deal with a family member’s surgery.) I have learned a lot from this time, and my husband and I decided that I will be quitting my job soon to be a SAHM. I am so very excited about that. Lot’s to celebrate!
I’m not really celebrating too much although I’m excited for the big snowstorm we are to get during the night and into tomorrow morning! ?
I’m celebrating my baby girl turning 6 weeks old!
This week I am celebrating how God has helped me through anxiety and panic attacks. Even though I’m no where near cured, I’m never without God and that gets me through it. There is purpose in the pain and discomfort.
This week I’m celebrating the time change! I feel more productive when I get up before the sun. ?
My grandfather died of cancer Sunday morning so this week, along with celebrating his life, I am celebrating the opportunity to spend some quality time with extended family as well as spending time with my three boys (4,3, and 1) while i am on my leave from work. I am celebrating that my 4 year old has taken a recent interest in cooking because that is something that I can do for some quality time with him away from his brothers. I am also celebrating the fact that even tho my husband will not be able to spend more time than normal this week with me, that he has a job and supports his family the way he does.
Why does a stack of books make my heart so excited? It feels like such a luxury. I’m a mama of 10 kids at home and have recently had a cold for a few days, so as simple as it sounds, I’m celebrating the rest time I had when I spent the weekend in bed and at the same time the relief to be back on my feet at the most amazing job on earth. My husband and kids served me so lovingly, but it’s good for everyone when life returns to normal. We recently had the stomach flu go through our family….it was as so sweet to encourage my kids one by one to enjoy their sick days. I reminded them it was time to rest and refuel and to try to see the special nurturing as a gift from God. Each kiddo gets a sick buddy, to take care of their every whim, or more importantly in case the need Mom RIGHT NOW; a menu of sick day food items to choose from every meal, and unlimited popsicles and TV. Suddenly it makes throwing up… not so bad:)
I am celebrating that my roommates and I found a place to rent. We just found out that we will have to move by July at the latest, and we were looking for a week but nothing seemed to be working out, and what seemed like it might work was already taken before we could even look at it. But we finally found a good deal and went for it. Praise the Lord!
We are celebrating our first service in our new church building. My husband took on this project when our family of three moved here five years ago, and our life has revolved around it ever since. Two (and a half) more kids, countless late nights, days of inspections and research and architect drawings, back-breaking labor (thank you, God, for Epsom salts!), and several gray hairs later… we are finally moving out of an old furniture warehouse into a huge, beautiful (and not just because I’m bias?) facility. So thankful for the learning and growing that came from this crazy phase, and excited to see what’s coming next (but maybe after a short breather…?).
I am celebrating our power at our house being restored! We’re from Detroit and had a windstorm blow through, taking out our power Wednesday afternoon through late last night, (Sunday). We don’t have family in the area, but we have church family! A sweet elderly lady from church took me, my husband, and our two little girls in while our house was frigid and dark. She is the sweetest, so we’re celebrating her gift of hospitality too! ❤
Can you share more about your “prep day?” Wondering if that is something that might make my life easier?
Thanks!
I am celebrating taking some significant important steps to improve my health. I took your course and finally found the courage and motivation to take care of myself. Thank you, Crystal! ❤
I’m celebrating my oldest daughter’s 8th birthday and all that God has done over these past 8 years in me as a mother. I can honestly say I love all 3 of my children now with more depth, kindness and patience than ever before- they’ve taught me so much about Father Gods love for me
I’m celebrating some things God has been revealing to me lately. It’s always good to grow in the Lord!! Thanks for another giveaway, Crystal!!
We’re celebrating colder weather. I like winter!
I’m celebrating that even though I currently am stuck in bed with Viral Meningitis, my family are all doing their part in running the home and serving one another. Mama’s important but all that training is paying off so that she can be served too 🙂
I am celebrating getting to sleep in today
I am celebrating trying t be a blessing to others! Crystal, I would love you input on my blog!
https://lovethelittlechildren.blogspot.com/
I’m celebrating my oldest baby turning 5 tomorrow!
I’m celebrating that I’m learning how God is more than enough for me in every circumstance.
Wow! People are celebrating so many amazing and touching things! I can’t compete. I am celebrating finally addressing the stress I have been feeling lately about my husband trying to start his own business. While I had been praying and telling people I was giving it up to God, I truly wasn’t. I am so glad my husband and I could talk it through and at mass on Sunday God came through to me. I know I need to lean on him now more than ever. Here is to celebrating a living God!
I am celebrating that my son, daughter in law and grandson were here this past weekend. We had great family time together. What a blessing.
This week I am celebrating giving myself grace! I’ve been participating in a lifestyle change challenge and a healthy lifestyle is part of the change I want to make. But, unfortunately, I’ve been really off track the past couple of weeks. Today, I decided instead of beating myself up to claim “it’s ok” because I’ve a lot going on. Tomorrow is a good day to get back on track.
I love how honest and humble you are!
Thanks for your blessings
PS: I love Designated Survivor too!!
I am celebrating the end of a fabulous bible study at my church! I met a group of amazing
Women that I am looking forward to continuing building relationships with!
We are celebrating our 2 year gotcha day of our Doberman shepherd, Kamo!
Celebrating only 4 weeks to go before my third c-section!
This week I am celebrating my daughter’s birthday.
Our family will be celebrating our puppy’s one-year-old birthday tomorrow. ☺
I just came back from a short holiday trip to Xian, China with 2 siblings, sister-in-law and cousin. I’m celebrating the bonds of family ties and caring and getting to know the welfare of each other-something that we didn’t have time for when we were younger. I’m also celebrating the joy of coming back to my own home and the routine of home-making and appreciating what a wonderful life we are blessed with even though my body is tired and the laundry is still undone!
I’m celebrating having my sister so close to me! After several years moving around as a military family, it’s so nice to be near family. We’re going to see Elton John together on Thursday–can’t wait!!!
I am celebrating my 7 and 10 year olds first attempts at organized sports. They were terrified and both a bit on the reserved side, but they rocked. Starting with 15 Days to a Healthier You this year is about rediscovering life, my passions and intentional living.
Celebrating sweet friendships in the body of Christ.
We are celebrating my daughters from her third surgery in a year, the arrival of Snowmageddon and the start of my diet!! Would love these books to help distract me from food. 🙂
Getting ready to move and would love some new books to try.
I am celebrating the 3rd anniversary of Adoption Day of my two youngest boys (ages 6 and 4) on St. Patrick’s Day! As a single mom with 4 boys, they were the unexpected completion to our family!
There have been a lot of birthdays the last couple of weeks (my mom, my grandma, my aunt) and my husband’s is next week!. So thankful for family time (and cake!) 😉
I am celebrating my relationship with my husband, both of our relationships with our 7 kids (his/hers/ours), my renewed FAITH in Jesus, my blessings, my trials & tribulations, my husband’s life because after living with a fatal hereditary heart condition for 40 years he made it thru surgery and being on life support for 14 hours, learning to cope with the struggles that come with having a double compound fracture on my leg (beating a staph infection in my bones and STILL having a broken leg 14 months later), the opportunity to live my inlaws house because we lost our house on 3 acres and painting company once my hubby became disabled, strength to get out from under the strong holds of depression daily, being able to QUIT smoking after 20 years…. PRAISES BE TO JESUS for this opportunity to think about all of my blessings AND blessings in disguise…I could go on and on and didn’t ever really know it! Thank You Crystal for opening up a place to pour my thoughts and the opening of my eyes… ANOTHER thing to CELEBRATE!!!! ❤
I am celebrating my granddaughter’s recovery from a recent infection that really had us worried. I’m also celebrating getting clean sheets on the bed tonight! I know, a little crazy, but I love to slip under the covers with clean sheets on the bed. ☺️
I am celebrating that the sun is out and the days have been gorgeous, I am back to Pure Barre after 3 weeks off due to travels, and that life will be ok even tho I had to cancel a church event due to uncharacteristically low attendance.
I am celebrating that our youngest is finally catching on to her reading.
I’m celebrating getting my pantry / kitchen more organized, and shopping smarter from now on as well. Been enjoying discovering healthier recipes for my Instant Pot, like a breakfast quinoa dish that is divine, that are inspiring me to eat better! I can’t wait to read Only Love Today, I’ll have to buy myself a Mothers Day gift this year I think!! Rachel is so inspiring!!
I wanted to comment on the daily chores. I’ve done this for years and it helps me so much. I do bills and banking related tasks on Monday, dusting Tuesday, floors and bathroom on Wednesday. I also change the sheets on Wednesday. I did it today, this week, because I’m playing catch-up after being out of town to visit my daughter and little grand. Gotta be flexible! Thursday is laundry and any dog related tasks (cleaning their ears as an example), Friday is mostly errands~ getting our envelope money, gassing up my car, etc.
This method helps me because otherwise I feel I must be cleaning all the time. Now that I have signed days to the chores, I can stop after dusting and not worry about vacuuming. Also, if I miss Tuesday dusting, it waits until the next week. For my personality, this has really helped, plus our house seems to be clean all the time vs. cleaning everything once a week. I’m not sure why. ? I’ll be anxious to hear how it works out for you.
Thanks so much for sharing!! This makes me so happy to hear!
I’m celebrating that my dad got a clean bill of health after overcoming cancer over a year ago. Thank you Lord!
Also, I’m so thankful for my family in Christ who encourage & challenge me daily.
I’m celebrating beautiful wildflowers after years of drought in California!
I am celebrating completing volunteer training at our local pregnancy care center! 🙂
Crystal, May I please ask what you do on “prep day”?
Thanks
Rebecca
I am celebrating that after 18 years as volunteer Women’s Ministries Director at my church I have finally made the decision to retire. I’m looking forward to lots more reading and other fun things!
I’m celebrating another day of being alive! I have stage 4 cancer and am trying to beat it through building up my immune system. I wasn’t walking two years ago and am feeling so grateful to be able to walk again, to chase after my sweet boys and to keep trusting in my Great Physician’s power to heal me in His perfect timing. I’m praying that each day His strength would truly be my joy while we continue to fight this challenging and daily battle. I’m loving this homemaking course as it is giving me new hope for my home and family!! Much love!! Mara
Hi Crystal! Im celebrating that school has been cancelled for tomorrow and we get to have a snow day hunkered down and snuggled up together!
I’m celebrating the fact that my husband and I are moving closer to our church and family this week!!!
My birthday on Friday. St. Patrick’s Day!
I’m celebrating my oldest son’s birthday this week ?
Celebrating negative results from my first 3-month follow up biopsy to cancer diagnosis this fall!
I lead worship this week since our Pastor is away and it went well. So, we celebrated that.
All of these titles look amazing. I love the idea of specifying one day for each chore. I’ve kind of loosely followed this…..wednesday menu planning/grocery list planning, Friday grocery shopping, Saturday or Sunday morning. meal prep for week. Certainly helps set my week up for success. I guess I’ll take it a step further and plan out the rest of my days! Keep up the good work and keep the great ideas coming!
We just celebrated my youngest turning 3, and that he is making a little progress in his special education preschool.
I’m celebrating my super clean kitchen and my friend who helped clean!
I’m celebrating because I’m making plans to spend Saturday giving a sweet foster mother a day off while we play with her three foster sons for the day. I love these sweet boys, their foster mom, and that we have the space in our van and home to give them an awesome playdate 🙂
Happy Monday! I am celebrating “Sharing What you Can” with the kiddos at our school.
We are celebrating on closing on a new house!! Weve been renting while waiting for our old house to sell after a job/state change for the hubs and we finally got to close on the new one today!!!
I’m celebrating how well my daughter has blossomed at her new school. Over New Years we moved from Texas to North Dakota. It was a huge change. But it has been a blessing to my daughter to get a fresh start in a new school environment. She is a sophomore in high school.
I’m celebrating my FIRST ever 5K which I ran on Saturday. I did not want to run because it was cold and only 20 degrees, but I did anyways. I even beat my goal time!
Spring break for my online classes. ?
We are trying to rejoice in my husband’s Father’s life. He went home to be with Jesus yesterday. Unfortunately due to the huge snow storm in the east our flights were cancelled, so we’re unable to make it to the service. So we are trying to have our own celebration of his life.
After a long week of illness, we’re celebrating being (mostly) healthy again!
I’m celebrating “spring is near, need to keep going”
I get very depressed during this time of year as snow is still in the ground and I need some vitamin D and fresh air! It will be here soon- keep going strong! 🙂
Among many things, we are celebrating the fact that we are taking a family “staycation” next week!
I am celebrating my final level 2 fieldwork for OccupationalTherapy Assistant degree! Graduating in May at age 46! Very excited!?
Please enter me 🙂
I’m celbrating getting some babysitters! We live away from family and it’s been lonely and we don’t get out much. Babysitters are a game changer for me!
I am celebrating my 3 month old eating better & gaining weight & my Tarheels playing in the tourney!
So many great choices!
We are celebrating my sons 5th birthday this week!
Celebrating a snow day!
Tonight we celebrated the results from my girls’ bible quizzing competition this past weekend with an ice cream party! So proud of their team for placing second & of their hard work memorizing scripture :). This week will also be the 15th anniversary of my husband’s proposal <3
We are celebrating PI Day tomorrow – but making some homemade pizzas for dinner; daddy working from home this week, while we homeschool nearby; and St. Patrick’s Day – looking for and talking about everything green!
Celebrating the color green and linking it to early literacy skills this week! Love when holidays provide more opportunities to have fun learning.
We are celebrating my son’s 11th birthday on Wednesday as well as Spring Break!
This week I am celebrating my son turning 6 months old! I’ve also been working on getting onto a cleaning schedule (but let’s be real… it’s very simple and realistic… 6 month old, y’all). ?
My baby girl has a solo in her choir concert this week.
Helllloooo dear! I am celebrating Joey Feek (kind of different, I know) from Joey & Rory. I’ve been so captivated by them and their love for God. I watched their movie the other day and she passed year ago. She inspires me as a mother to get closer with my faith and to remember what life is about
Hugs to you and yours. 🙂
We are celebrating my son finally being over the Flu! Last week was ROUGH!
This week we are celebrating my youngest cousins upcoming wedding. She recently moved out of state but will be in our state this weekend. Still 4 hours away but hopefully will meet her and other friends and family along the trip at about a half way mark. If I won, I would share with her, my only other girl cousin on that side of the family.
Hi Crystal! I *hope* to be celebrating our family being healthy and happy by weeks end! My boys have been passing this cold back and forth for what seems like forever. Just when I get one through and I think we are in the clear, symptoms start up in the other! I hate seeing them feeling so low, and I have to admit that I am one exhausted mama! Reallllllly hoping that once I can get my oldest through this fever/cough he’s got going on that we can all celebrate toward the end of the week! And I can celebrate with a full night’s sleep–haha! ?
We are celebrating friendship by visiting friends in California tomorrow. We are celebrating our little boys by taking them to Disneyland this week. We are celebrating life everyday by being thankful!
I love the way you handled your daughter forgetting lunch! We are celebrating spring break in our house and my first year as a teacher!
That the kids are working together to help build chairs without fighting.
I am celebrating a medical bill that we paid that the hospital mixed up and is paying us back the ammount we paid!
My son was given the role George Banks in the musical Mary Poppins! He did great! I couldn’t be prouder
I am celebrating not having to set my alarm for school tomorrow, the kids and I get to sleep in! And possibly going sledding for the first time this winter.
This week, I am celebrating the upcoming storm hitting the northeast tomorrow, and the resulting arm muscles, and diminished chicken/bingo wings (arm flab, lol), as a result of shoveling to commence! Ha! Thanks for a terrific offering of books! Would enjoy such a stack, working my way through them and sharing with others, too!
I am celebrating forgiveness. I am learning to forgive myself and others when I want to hammer in on wrong doing. A friend told me a month ago: every moment is an opportunity for Grace. To give it or receive it. I’m practicing living that. It’s freedom.
Hey! I am celebrating a week of time with my kids and husband with many adventures-movies, a St Patrick’s day parade, good food and a million memories. It is going to filled with blessings. Amy
I am celebrating the possibility of a snow day and possible day off work this week! More time to read some books!!
I’m celebrating our house finally being done with the stomach flu! ☺
I’m celebrating a snow day relaxing with my family.
I’m celebrating quiet time alone.
We are celebrating a week of no travel for my husband with lots of family time!!
This week I’m celebrating and grateful for Spring break!
I’m celebrating the fact that I can admit I’m not a perfect mom and that my kids love me regardless. Thankful for Jesus.
This week I am celebrating my cousins wedding.
Therapy milestones after stroke
Love your inspirational post!
Celebrating my little one learning how to walk along the couch ❤️
I’m celebrating my sister’s birthday! Thankful for my family.
Wow! Loved this blog entry! I have using an instant pot recently and it’s trial and error but I like it! I’d love to win the books-these look great!!
I am celebrating being ME! Being who the Lord has meant for me to be! And being happy with that!
Celebrating a night away and hugs from my kiddos when I get home!
I’m celebrating my littlest squish turning 1 month old!
We are celebrating spring break!
Hello, I’m celebrating that our home study (paperwork) for our adoption is almost finished.
We are celebrating finally getting some serious snow here in Pa!! School is cancelled for tomorrow and my husband’s work already closed tonight..we are all so excited!!
I am celebrating having my oldest child finally home after 9 months. She lives in Colorado and I have missed her so much! You really don’t know what you have until it’s gone! I have definitely learned not to take her for granted… We are sure happy to have her back for a few months ☺
We are celebrating St. Patrick’s Day (early) by building a leprechaun trap!
I am celebrating my eldest son’s birthday!! The years are flying by so fast!!
I am celebrating the beautiful sunny weather that we are having! ☀️
I recently made the leap to become an independent consultant selling a product that I love. It’s taken me out of my comfort zone, but I am succeeding in what I intended to do and am so grateful for that.
Celebrating surviving day light saving as I teach 4 th grade and am a moms of three little precious girls all under the age of 6 years old!
My youngest just had her 4th surgery and it’s required a lot of time that our family doesn’t get together. So, I am celebrating the times we get to be together
This week I’m celebrating time. Me time to sit and relax, when I need it, time to watch the kids play, stop and listen to the kids more, spent the entire day Monday doing nothing but wherever my 4yrs daughter wanted – walked in the rain, played on the park, puzzles, reading books and netflix. I’d never felt so amazing after this day! (Tearing up trying this) I’ve found a new way of life ❤️
I’m celebrating a new workout habit being started, my father’s birthday, and some extra hours on my next paycheck ?
I am celebrating an extra week of spring break in our homeschool! Just because we can! I don’t typically deviate from the schedule, but we are well ahead of our schedule and have plenty of extra days in already.
In northern Illinois and we are celebrating our last snow storm of the season and praying for a snow day tomorrow! (Wishfully thinking!)
Thank you for all you do! You’re so helpful! ?
Celebrating baby steps, learning to be joyful in hope, patient in tribulation, and trust God! I can’t do it all on my own.
Celebrating the fact that we are closer to family and enjoying every minute!
Hi Crystal! We are celebrating our two middle children! They passed their swim tests and both get to move up to the next level:). Also, our oldest learned a new crochet stitch, and our youngest is going on the potty! Wootwoot!!
I’m celebrating a snow day that I get to spend hanging out with my guys.
I am celebrating my husband being home all week! No work travel!
Celebrating that I successfully tutored at home school co-op today (even with a few extras in class since the nursery was closed!).
We are celebrating having a snow day tomorrow! ??☃️❄️
Celebrating the way God has been faithful the last 10 years. Ten years ago my husband became ill with a rare autoimmune disease. He has taken us thur rough times and blessed us. Yes he is still disabled, lung damage on oxygen, neuropathy but he can still walk. Most of the time takes his granddaughters to school. God is faithful. We leave on a vacation Friday. Praise God!
Hi!!!!!! I am celebrating the fact that I am back at running on the treadmill! I took a few months off and I can feel the difference. I am excited to see what this spring brings as my 8 year old loves to run outdoors with me which makes running more fun! Thanks for your inspiring posts! I would LOVE to win this stack of books!
I’m celebrating that I followed what the Holy Spirit told me to do. I was urged to contact a friend, who I’ve been having tension with, to talk about it. It was hard as hell and I think we’ve been too hurt to continue life together but I’ve apologized and forgiven. It still hurts like hell to realize we probably won’t continue this friendship but I was obedient to God and that’s all I can do. And being obedient when I knew it was going to hurt, that’s a first for me and I want to celebrate it!
I’m celebrating my youngest 13th birthday!
Celebrating that we have a week off together as a family in two weeks for spring break 🙂
We are celebrating paying down medical debt. We have had some huge medical out of pockets maximums lately. Thankfully, we have gotten a decent chunk cut out !
I am celebrating a snow day! So thankful to have some downtime with my family.
I am celebrating winning our volleyball game Spring Break!
Hi, I’m celebrating our electric bill being $90 due to becoming a ninja fire starter and being motivated to get the wood burner going when I get home from work even though I’m super tired. Hearing the electric heat running when I walk in the door is like nails on a chalkboard..lol also celebrating being in the home stretch (5 months to go) of my husband and I being credit card debt free!! Oh happy day!! Some free books would so awesome and such a treat!
We are celebrating my husband finally being back to work after being off for 4 months!!!
$182/week for a family of 5 – covering christmas, a death in the family, bills, kids activities, and more.
Reading is my thing. I have a LOVE for books. Unfortunately with the unexpected lay off (and using up all our savings just to survive), I haven’t been able to buy any new ones. I can’t borrow coloring books or journals from the library lol I think the choose love and no more perfect marriage would be amazing for where we are at right now. It tested every aspect of our family, our relationships, our friendships, etc. We are still standing through it all.
We are celebrating have grandparents visit! The kids are LOVING the spoiling and extra attention! ☺
I’m celebrating by allowing time for me each morning by meditating so I can start my days off well!
I am celebrating becoming a small business owner!!
We are celebrating spring break…..no agenda..no plans…just relaxing for the week!
I’m celebrating our first snow day of the year and extra relaxed home bound time with my kiddos.
Our oldest daughters surprise engagement dinner tonight! So glad we got to be present for the proposal.
We are celebrating this beautiful weather we have had lately by prepping our garden & flower beds, playing outside & enjoying dinner on the patio (& sometimes breakfast too!)
Hello! I am celebrating mine and my husbands 10 year wedding anniversary! 10 years, 2 moves and 2 beautiful little girls later…he still gives me butterflies 🙂
I’m celebrating being able to take our family with my husband when he has to travel for work.
I am contacting a recommitment to family and spending quality time with them. I am celebrating being in a new church which is faithful and has vision. I am celebrating the gift of God’s grace in life circumstances. I am also celebrating a successful beginning to a healthy living journey. Thank you for the giveaway opportunity.
I am celebrating a tough week and I made it. My divorce was finalized, which is tough enough but then my step kids ( who really are my kids no matter if we are married) grandma passed away. I got to see my oldest step son and see all my boys in one room. I made it, sad, crying mess, but I made it stronger than ever. I even started reading a book you recommended. Wonder! So far I love it! ( I just got from amazon) thanks for keeping me on the straight and narrow path
I’m so sorry you’ve been going through such a tough time. My heart hurts for you.
Celebrating that we have a family vacation coming up!
I am celebrating that even though I don’t have children of my own I am surrounded by so many children I can pour into. Today I had a tea party with 4 girls and 4 boys ranging in ages 3mths -12yrs. (Obviously baby didn’t have tea. I was wearing him in a wrap.)
I am celebrating that even though I don’t have children of my own I am surrounded by so many children I can pour into. Today I had a tea party with 4 girls and 4 boys ranging in ages 3mths -12yrs. (Obviously baby didn’t have tea. I was wearing him in a wrap.)
I am celebrating a week at home with my family. We are staying home and hanging in our favorite spots around town.
We’re celebrating that my stepkids are here this week, my 15 year old got her temps to drive and my other daughter turns 15 on Friday. It’s gonna be a great week!
I am celebrating my spring break. I have so many things I want to accomplish, but it’s nice to have time off to relax and get in the right mindset.
Celebrating how God is helping me to take it one day at a time in a new state…and homeschooling with a 3 yr old and 8 yr old..
I’m celebrating my commitment to a weight loss challenge at work. If I put my mind to something “I CAN DO IT”!
Today I am celebrating the fact that my mom’s tumors in her lungs have not grown. Trying a new treatment next week to try and shrink them! Staying positive!
We are celebrating my husband’s birthday on Saturday!
We are celebrating my grandfather’s 80th birthday this week!
I am celebrating spring break and booking a family vacation for 2018 for our 40th wedding anniversary.
I am celebrating coming home from a 10 day vacation to a clean house (done before we left) and knocking out all those post vacations errands and chores in one day. Back to my normal routine!
Celebrating thankfulness
I’m celebrating unpacking more boxes and seeing the carpet again!!!
I’m celebrating God ‘s gift of grace and second chances. Thankful He doesn’t give up on us
I am celebrating Spring Break with my two kiddos! I’m looking forward to relaxing and rejuvenating this week!
I am celebrating being back at work and in routine after 3 weeks of holidays! Settling back into ‘normal’ life is not that easy, but I am enjoying the familiar again!
I’m celebrating our first official week of homeschooling, its been exciting and scary all at the same time, but I’m trusting that this is what The Lord has called us to do.
I’m celebrating the opportunity to spend more time with my daughter outside as the weather warms up 🙂
I’m celebrating the whole family being done with the flu!
Celebrating my husband who–before leaving on a work trip–washed and put away ALL of our (four-person) family’s laundry. He knew it would lighten my load & my spirit! <3
Celebrating birthdays a little early here!
This week we are celebrating spring break, plus both of my niece’s birthdays. We are using the extra time to reconnect.
We are celebrating the first big snow of the season, a few days before the start of spring! haha ?
“Lilac Girls” is on my ‘to read’ list on Good Reads. I would love to win it, along with the other items. Thanks for the chance!
We are celebrating March Break – and a potential snow day tomorrow!
Celebrating our 4th wedding anniversary on the 16th, St. Patty’s Day with family on the 17th and my first area meeting with my DS business on the 18th!
We’re celebrating my husband’s grandmother turning 87! She’s one of the Godliest, sweetest, most wonderful women I know.
I’m celebrating going to see my nephews(and their parents, haha!) this coming weekend!
Celebrating the arrival of my
precious new niece, Adelynn!
I am celebrating weaning my 2 year old. It’s the first time in 6 years I’m not pregnant or breastfeeding. 🙂
I am celebrating that my husband still has a job and we are almost done with our school year.
Spring Break at the farm!
We are celebrating the huge snowstorm that’s due to arrive in the next few hours. We’re in the 18″-24″ range for snowfall, so it’s going to be quite a sight by the time it’s all done. We’re also on break this week, so we can handle the extra work/chores that the storm brings, while not having to hurry or deal with school work at the same time. My boys are both teens, so they are a huge help to me—especially when it comes to bringing in wood for the wood stove! It would be lovely to win some new books to read. 🙂
I am celebrating a really tough week, which sounds strange, but I’m truly thankful!
My husband and I rarely argue, but we had one of those ugly fights where everybody is fuming and nobody is talking. While I was still working on getting to the place where I remember that he really is a wonderful man and that he’s my most precious relationship here on earth, he made a series of overtures to let me know that he loves me and to make sure that the argument was over and that we were good again.
At the same time, we were let down (again!) in a major way by someone we have been depending upon to work with us on our side business, and we’ve realized that we just can’t trust him anymore. So now we have to find someone else (which is scary because we don’t know where to turn, and sad because it will probably mean the end of the relationship with him).
While this doesn’t sound like much of a week to celebrate, I believe it is. I have, once again, been reminded of just how much my husband truly loves me, how God will always provide for us, and that together we’ll be able to figure out the answers we need in the right time, which is pretty amazing!
Enjoying getting back into a routine after a couple relaxed weeks with company!
I am celebrating daylight at 6:30pm! This makes me so happy after a long dreary winter.
I’m celebrating growth. That means more patience!
I’m celebrating the fact that I’ve actually been able to keep up with Stacy’s Home Management course!! I’ve been doing the course with the Facebook page and I’m so proud of myself for sticking with it and trying something new. I’m a SAHM of 3 and most days it feels like I’m a mom of 12 because I’m so overwhelmed. But this course has been really great and I’m doing great with it. So it’s celebration time for sure!! Woo hoo!! 🙂
And it’s my hubby (& his twin brother’s) 39th birthday this week. So there’s that too. Ha ha!! 😉
Woohoo!!!
I am celebrating that it is almost spring! And next week starts spring break.
I am celebrating my progress in the realm of self discipline. For the month of March I have been attempting to be truly disciplined and complete my home blessings by 9 am each morning – the last few days I’ve successfully finished by 11 am and 10 am! I’m almost there and it’s only 1/2 way through the month. It’s amazing how focus and dedication to ignoring the phone can make picking up the house happen so much quicker to give me the freedom I desire with my true priorities: my sweet daughters! Can’t wait to reach that 9 am goal and stick with it to build the new 21 day habit!!
We are celebrating my son being seizure free for 2 weeks!!
I’m celebrating the last day of marriage class we took at church and all the wonderful things I learned.
I am celebrating life. I am working on myself, peace & gratitude. What an awesome time to wash away the darkness of winter & celebrate the beautiful light in the sky!
We celebrated Purim last night and are enjoying the beautiful spring-like days that have arrived.
I am celebrating what God is teaching through an online Bible study.
I’m celebrating a big move. We are relocating our family of 7 from Mississippi to Tennessee we are missionaries to the states.
I am celebrating life, just had a beautiful baby girl! 🙂
I’m celebrating that the final reservations have been made for a trip to Europe that I have been working and saving for the last THREE years!
I’d love these books for the plane ride! 😉
I am celebrating an unexpected 4 hours off work today. I love it when I get to come home early!
I am celebrating a great homeschool day with my two sons. An afternoon of baking and cooking together done. More than happy I’m caught up with dishes now and get to go to sleep. Fun giveaway. Love this idea! Thanks.
I am celebrating the blessings of fellowship with fellow believers. It is so wonderful to praise the Lord together!
I am celebrating 8 years of marriage to my husband (3-14-09). We are celebrating by driving our 2 cars to Detroit to sell one of them to his uncle, cause he doesn’t have one. And then staying over night at his place and then leisurely taking our time to road trip back home.
It wasn’t our first plan, but it’s been awhile since we road tripped ( not sense we dated).
Plus my mom is taking our 3 kids during the weekend.
*ps if your looking for something to watch and have Netflix the British Baking Show is wonderful.
I am celebrating the baby steps of a healing process that my son is going through. It’s been a rough journey and months of tests, but God has been good to us and we praise Him for progress even through the pain. Thank you for your encouragement, Crystal. I love what you share here. Blessings!
I’m celebrating my extraordinary life with a happy, healthy family. We are able to chose our God, church and our boys homeschooling education. Our country is still the best on earth and we are thanking God for our blessings.
I’m celebrating I decluttered all my clothes and only kept 1/3!!!
I’m celebrating my husband this week he has lost 60 pounds and has lowered his blood sugar.
I am celebrating that God is a Good, Good Father even in and especially in the tough times!
Today I celebrated God’s grace and love in the midst of all the messiness of being a Mom!
This week, we celebrated my husband getting a major promotion! A total answer to so many prayers. So excited for him and for our family! 🙂
We are celebrating making it to 38 weeks with baby 4, and looking forward to meeting her soon. God is amazing!
I’m celebrating a long weekend with my awesome family. Normally we try to go on a little trip, but we had an amazing weekend hanging out together at home. We played board games, watched movies, did lots of snuggling, and had some heartfelt talks about life and faith. We don’t always get along as well as we have the past few days 😉 but I’m so very grateful for my tribe. <3
I’m celebrating my kids motherhood. My oldest lost another tooth and my youngest is teething with molars coming in. And they’ve both recently had growth spurts. I’m feeling especially blessed to be a mom of two beautiful healthy girls.
We are celebrating positive changes and new beginnings! We just moved to a new city (which is a good thing) for a new job for my husband (which is a great thing). Onward and upward 🙂
I’m celebrating the last week of school before Spring Break! I love getting to spend time with my son…and sleeping in!
This week I will be celebrating my oldest daughter’s birthday. She turns 23 years old!!!!
I am celebrating and being grateful for being healthy since I just visited a family member at the hospital. It’s good to be grateful.
Celebrating Spring Break and enjoying the week with my kids!
I’m celebrating life despite a very emotionally difficult last week. Despite of it all, I am learning that His plans are much greater than mine and I need to put my fears in His hands, one step at a time. So I celebrate all the blessings that I do have!
I’m celebrating arrival of my mom to help with kids, house and life for 6 months. All the way from Russia. With love.
She lands in 24 hours and I cannot wait!
Hi! I’m celebrating the purchase of an XBox for my 5 boys that my husband just bought for March Break. We’re usually about for nature hikes and cross country skiing, but due to the fact my oldest who is 9 years which has been diagnosed with a rare blood disorder, we have had to switch gears completely. Looking forward to playing the games with them these next few days! They can hardly believe it!
I am celebrating the fact that I have gone to the Bible class at church two Sundays in a row (I had really gotten out of the habit of going to church on Sundays, since I’m involved in a mid-week ministry). I am also celebrating the fact that I’ve gotten back into reading my Bible every day. I am so grateful that our God is a patient God.
One of my boys is having a birthday tomorrow, so that will be a celebration! And even tho he is testing me and my sanity at times, I’m glad he is a part of our family. I know the lord put him with us for a reason! (I have a feeling it was for me to learn patience…) And I guess I’m feeling proud of myself for getting a little more organized by planning my day out the night before. It really does make things run more smoothly the next day!
Life and family. We had a friend recently pass unexpectalntly. Her legacy has amazed me in all the people she has touched and how ever her death has professed Jesus and is changing lives. So this week I have hugged my kids more, kishe’d my husband more, and told everyone how much I appreciate them. Each day is special.
I am celebrating family as I enjoy visits from both my husband’s family and mine as my son and I continue on through my husband’s deployment.
My sister and her family are leaving us next week, so we are celebrating some precious time together with our families, letting the kids play together and cuddling my brand new little niece, because next time we see her she won’t be a wee baby anymore.
I am celebrating being coffee/caffeine free. I recently discovered that my irritableness and excessive worrying was a result of recently drinking too much coffee. Since I’ve cut it out the end of last week I’ve been feeling more like myself!
I’m celebrating my mom who’s flying in from Russia to help with the kids, house, and life. Can’t wait! 24 hours till she lands!
I’m celebrating my 11th Anniversary this Friday! I am remembering our wedding night, honeymoon and celebrating the life we created with our 2 beautiful daughters.
I am celebrating finishing my nephew’s memory quilt. My local library keeps a running dollar amount on how much money I have saved by checking out books for the year. My savings for 2017 so far is $299. I do enjoy reading. The library has introduced me to adult coloring also. I would be so pleased if I should win this stack of books. Thank you!!
I’m celebrating that the next 4 weeks of our homeschool days are planned out.
I’m celebrating time with extended family – always worth the time and effort to make it happen!
My husband and I are celebrating gratitude. Choosing a life of gratitude and passion, and by doing so honoring the love for all beings and creatures. Celebrating the small stuff.
Hopefully this message finds y’all having a good day.
I am celebrating my husband, our health and our love. We have been facing difficulty with something we are longing for that seems to be happening for every couple around us, just not to us. We struggle to remember that in due time and at gods will we will be just as blessed.
I am celebrating my daughter’s 6th birthday tomorrow! She is a gift from a God and our family’s wouldn’t be complete without her.
I am celebrating my marriage. Sixteen years and still learning a lot about each other.
Celebrating my husband and I surviving installing ceiling drywall without our bodies breaking! Lol
I am trying to get more organized and get more things done. I do appreciate all your tips, but I am in a wheelchair so that limits me somewhat, and it seems that I am always cooking. Maybe I’ll win your books and find more helpful hints. Thanks
I am celebrating being pregnant with twins! However, I am on bed rest so these books would be great to have right now!
I’m Celebrating a healthy family and our last (hopefully) snowfall before spring!!
I’m celebrating a snow day with friends!
I am celebrating the blessing that Thrive has been in my life these past few months, both the products and the business. I am feeling so much healthier and happier, and it’s a blessing to share my experience to help others.
I’m celebrating family, my family!! We go thru struggles everyday, sometimes we argue and fight, sometimes we can’t stand to be apart. Sometimes we want to be left alone and other times we just want to hold each other and cry but no matter what day we are having, me, my husband and our 6 kids, 2 of which really don’t stay wt us full term, know that whatever is thrown our way we will be able to handle it and stick together. We are far from perfect, nor do we pretend to be. We accept the mistakes, the flaws, the up & downs because we know that we will stand by each other and never break. I wouldn’t know who, where or what I would be doin if it wasn’t for my wonderful FAMILY I do have and I know the same is said from them
I am celebrating the hearts of my three kids ages 1 to 9. After praying with my two oldest at bedtime, I was just so thankful for them! They’re all hilarious and such a blessing to my husband and I! And I was painfully aware of how I don’t celebrate and praise them enough.
I am celebrating God’s grace and mercy and protection over us. My sister rolled her car and totaled it this morning, she is o.k. with only one little scratch on her leg! A couple Windows were busted out, and the car is smashed up pretty bad….. I am very grateful God spared her life!!
I am celebrating because my sister announced she and her husband are expecting their first baby im September!
And of course celebrating St. Patrick’s day since we are Traditional Roman Catholic! 🙂
I’m celebrating my birthday for once! We always skip my bday because my boys are the week after. Mom always gets over looked. But not this time❤
This week I am celebrating the fact that I made a purchase of a puppy that has created a more unified family. In the past week, everyone has pitched in, spent much more time together and have shared many more laughs. My thirteen year old told me that she feels as though the house is alive again. She has benefited the most and has a more positive outlook on everything. It really makes my heart smile:-)
This week I’m celebrating warmer weather here in Utah…and my little toddler’s birthday! ???❤
I’m celebrating having all of my 11 children together for the first time. My oldest son just returned from a mission to Samoa. Our youngest son was born while the oldest was gone, so it was heaven having them all here!
I’m celebrating two significant things 🙂 . My son who has been working in London as a Paramedic for over a year turned up on the doorstep for a surprise visit!! He is here for a week and completely took my by surprise 🙂 .
I’m also celebrating the fact that my 16 year old son and I are coping really well with threats of violence and death by our next door neighbours. We are currently staying with a friend and have all of our cats and our lives.
I’m celebrating my baby girl choosing her career path over a few friends who begged her to go to the local high school with them. She got accepted into a high school that offers biomed classes and she’ll be able to start taking college classes the following year. Her decision took a day after receiving her acceptance, but I am so proud of her for making the decision on her own. When she told one of her friends that she chose to accept her acceptance, the friend said its okay we can hang out outside of school. My daughter gave me the play by play as her young emotions pulled her in different directions. I kept it cool, and listened without apply any pressure. When she was looking at school options last year I suggested that she focus on something she wants to go to college for, so she can decide if she really wants to spend 10+ years on studying to be a surgeon (before I have to pay). We our thrilled to see our hard parenting work paying off. It’s official she’s fully enrolled and it was all her choice 😉
We are celebrating my daughter’s 3rd birthday with a fun tea outing!!
I’m celebrating my wonderful husband and two children ?
Your story about giving the note to your daughter when she forgot her lunch caused me to remember a day in grade school (I’m 56, so that was a looong time ago). My mom and I had a disagreement. I walked out without “letting” her give me a good-bye kiss. When I opened my lunch, there was a piece of paper with a lipstick kiss on it. It made me feel so good.
I am celebrating my truck driving husband making it home this week as I only see him 3 days a month. And working through our house: thinning out our clutter. Plus pushing my son to finish rewiring my office so I can workin there again. 150 year old house with wiring from every decade that we’ve decided is a lot riskier than we are comfortable with. Busy month!
To be completely honest, I’m not celebrating much this week. I’m trying to refinance my mortgage after a divorce and I’m scared to death it won’t go through and I’ll lose my home. Leaning more on my faith than I think I ever have before and trying not to worry but it’s difficult.
Thank you so much for your honest and very real posts. The one about your daughter forgetting her lunch really stayed with me. My dad has been so encouraging through this refinance process and even as an adult, that has been priceless.
I am intrigued by this blog and would love to win the books.
I am celebrating my sons upcoming wedding. Can’t wait.
I am celebrating being in less pain after having a ruptured disc in my neck removed and fused Friday.
We are celebrating a BIG bed for our 2 year old after he has been sleeping in a pack n play for the last six months. Woot!! Amazon delivers, who knew!? 😉
I am celebrating new beginnings. My third daughter was accepted to the college of her choice and into the Honors Program. She is so excited to start next fall and we are so proud of the women she has become.
In our house we’re celebrating eating healthier! We’ve been tried to eat less processed foods, so that means more time in the kitchen, which is a great way for is to spend quality time together as a family.
My mom had a stroke 3 weeks ago and after time spent in the hospital and rehab, she is finally showing signs that she may have improved enough to come home. Praising God.
I am celebrating the small daily things that are occurring to get my marriage back on track. And celebrating God’s love & plan for us.
I am celebrating making it through another day of my weight loss journey.
Today we are celebrating having a snow day! Alarm clocks have been turned off. My kids are going to be so excited when they get up.
We are celebrating the sale of our home in one state and the purchasing of a home in another! 🙂 Thank you for the story about the lunch note. It was both a convicting and encouraging reminder.
Celebrating birthdays this week. Baby boy just turned 5 and husband’s. Birthdays always make you realize how fast the time goes.
This month has been one of nail biting worry. My husband had a major operation and thankfully is on the road to recovery. During this same period my son developed a horrible viral infection with a 102 degree fever that could not be lowered until the virus worked its course. However, he never lost a smile of his silly sense of humor. My nephew and cousin are both on the road to recovery after serious and painful surgical procedures. My aunt had minor surgery 4 days prior to this posting. So this has been an interesting month only 14 days in. March has always been my favorite month of the year. It happens to be my month of birth. I have an uncle whose birthday is exactly one week prior to mine and an aunt who is one week after. I have always felt special as I was ” sandwich” in the middle. March is often unpredictable as you will experience harsh winter winds, rain and maybe snow. And so am I (lol). Then SPRING is due to arrive with the birds, bees and blooming flowers and trees. This is also SOCIAL WORKER APPRECIATION MONTH. I am blessed to be a social worker and to have the opportunity to supervise a dynamic team of social workers. HAPPY SW APPRECIATION Month TO ALL. It’s not an easy job, but one I am blessed to have and love. So what I celebrate this month and every minute of the day, is what God has blessed me with….LIFE. There are so many ways that circumstances could be different for my family. However, God had brought us to it and through it and for that I am forever grateful.
I’m celebrating we are finally healthy after a bout of influenza!
I’m celebrating being a stay at home mom for two years!
I am celebrating the beginning of my 9th week of exercise. For the first time in a long time I am doing something for myself. It’s been so so hard, but I am feeling better everyday.
We’re celebrating Pi day!
I’m celebrating finding a reason behind two of my kids being so sick lately. Its been a rough few months but thankful we now have some answers.
I’m celebrating Spring Break!
Birthdays! We have 5 birthdays in the next 7 days to celebrate!
I am celebrating time off from school and the time to make special memories with my kids! More down time to read too! Yay! Spring break!
This week I am celebrating routine! This school year (we homeschool) has been our most challenging year yet, but we have been able to get into a nice routine and it has helped tremendously!
I am celebrating my daughter’s 2nd birthday. I’m so thankful to God for her life and the joy she has brought to my husband and me. I can’t believe she’s 2 already! 🙂
I am celebrating starting the journey of eating healthier with my husband! We have a long way to go, weight to lose and lots of change coming. But I am thrilled to be starting this journey with the one I love. So thankful for new beginnings!!
I’m celebrating finally getting well after the first cold I’ve had all winter and also all the good things I learned at a Sally Clarkson conference last weekend.
I am celebrating 2 healthy days in a row! I am disabled and I was well enough to go to my grandson’s second birthday party!! Praise God! I am celebrating that this week!!
I’m celebrating my birthday this week! Taking some much needed me time since I had 3 of 4 kids home from school on my actual birthday due to power outages from the serious wind storms we had here in Michigan.
I am celebrating life and all the wonderful blessings God has given me!
I would love to win. I’m celebrating life,family,& love. My one year amazes me every day today I’m celbrating him he is learning to stand on his own & learning new words!
I am celebrating a month with no panic attacks and a trip chaperoning 8th graders to Washington, D.C. where I am conquering some of my fears/anxieties (traveling alone, navigating the metro, using an Uber for the first time). I’m also celebrating a supportive husbsnd and daughtsr who knew I could accomplish all this and more well before I did!
I am celebrating getting through a rough patch with my husband. We worked through things and I love him more than ever now!
Love reading your blogs! So real, so true! It lifts me up to hear someone going through the same stuff as me!
You are an inspiration! Thank you.
I’m celebrating life as I prepare for our third child that will be arriving in a few weeks. 🙂
We had a soccer issue at the beginning of the season. The coach said he wasn’t coaching and then last minute changed his mind. He and another coach got together and picked certain players (8 and 9 yr olds. Recreational soccer). My boys were devastated. They played their old team Saturday. The played well and showed great sportsmanship. They both hugged their former coach. They lost the game but showed a lot of character. It was a great moment.
I am celebrating being home for spring break with my 3 boys.
Celebrating being the mom of three. My nine month old has been getting her fourth tooth and waking up at least five times a night, trying to remember it goes too fast and hold her when she fusses (and being the third child she wants to be heard and squalls loud.) 🙂
I’m celebrating that I finished an afghan for my brother after months of crocheting, and that he loved it! We are going to get hit with a huge winter storm today and I am also celebrating that I won’t have to drive in it! YAY! I loved the story about your daughter’s lunch, and also really liked the ideas to make a difference when you’re on a tight budget. Thank You!
I am celebrating my birthday this week with a vacation from work (which I rarely take) with my family!
I am celebrating that my son moved his bed in his room two days before a freak middle-of-the-night storm busted a window that shattered all over where his bed used to be. God was surely watching over him!
This week I’m celebrating the fact that my baby brother started walking and it’s raining a lot!! 🙂 So cozy!
I am celebrating family. I had my first ever siblings weekend away with my four sisters. It was amaxing and rejuvenating! And it was such a blessing to be greeted off the train by my boys running into my arms afterwards! ❤
I launched my blog and excitedly posting on fb etc. Reached 100 likes in a few days.
I am celebrating a snow day home with my kids! Sometimes it is nice to be able to stay home without having to run out to do one thing or another. We will play board games and snuggle up and watch a few good movies. Nice downtime with my favorite people!
I’m celebrating a birthday. 🙂
I am cerebrating that my husband’s job is improving, that we’re on track to disk school strong (homeschooling), and that God has blessed us with 6 beautiful souls to Shepherd.
I am celebrating God’s sovereignty this week as he knew exactly what we needed! My husband and I were scheduled to go on a trip for the church (he is our kids coordinator/youth pastor) but in God’s sovereignty he knew how busy it’s been for us and how much we needed some down time. A huge snow storm has landed on us and we now have a day off together during the week which rarely ever happens ?
I’m celebrating hope, because its never too late to change things 🙂
We just celebrated our 13th Wedding Anniversary by attending the Philadelphia Flower Show together. We were so grateful to receive tickets as an anniversary gift from my parents. It was a marvelous day together!
I am celebrating the fact that I can spend the day helping my daughter who just had her gallbladder removed. I will prepare some meals for her family and take their children with me to run errands so she can get the rest her body needs. I am also celebrating finishing the book, The Best Yes by Lisa Terkeurst, which I borrowed from my daughter! I loved it and may have to get my own copy so I can mark it up and refer back to it when I am faced with difficult decisions! An excellent read! I love reading Crystals posts – she is so real – no pretense and I love to see what she has been reading. The Happiness Dare is my next read.
I am celebrating the Fact that I got a NEW car!!!
I am taking Stacy’s homemaking course with you, and I am celebrating that I am finally getting our laundry monster under control! It gives me hope for the rest of the house! ?
Woohoo!!!
I am celebrating feeling good again. I think the cold/flu bug has officially left the house, I’m in my second trimester of pregnancy, and we are doing a Whole 30 diet, though I’m not sure it’s going to make it for 30 days as my husband is going out of town on a work project, but anyway, all those things combines and I’m celebrating having energy and motivation to do more than exist.
Yesterday evening we went to tour the school that my 10 y.o. will be going to next year. We were “redistricted” and he has been really nervous about going to a different middle school than he thought he was going to (I’m just nervous about middle school in general), and the one which his cousins and closest friends would attend. All day yesterday, he was quiet and noticeably tense. After the tour he was calmer and happier and told me that it seemed like a good school and he was feeling a lot better about it now. So I’m thankful for that.
Also, I’m celebrating completing a difficult project last night that was really putting a damper on my motivation. I’ve been in college full-time for 3 years now; this is my last semester and I’ve been having a really hard time with motivation for the last few weeks (senioritis, maybe? 😉 ), but this week marks the midpoint of the semester, so I can see the light!
Lastly, I’m celebrating the rain. Seasonal allergies have been rough the past few weeks! But on this dreary, cold, rainy morning I can breathe clearly!
Celebrating that spring should be here soon.
We are celebrating my oldest turning 10!
I am celebrating that I am able to use my musical talent to help out our area schools. I am playing for some JH Band students for a contest next week (these are students from the school where I used to teach – scary to think that they were just babies then!) and our local Advanced Music Studies students are traveling to Council Bluffs on Thursday for a Jazz Choir Competition. I had to rearrange my schedule for that day, but I am so glad that I am able to do this!
Celebrating our American freedom. I’ve been reading Lilac Girls & it’s good.
I would love to win those books! Haven’t done any adult reading in a while….
I’m celebrating the amazing fact that God’s love for me is not based on my performance and that He will continue to keep patiently, gently and kindly reminding me of that over and over and over again, until I finally get it! 🙂
I am celebrating my family!
I am celebrating being a survivor! There are survivors who have overcome more than I, but I claim victories over my personal challenges and surviving things that could put me into a deep hole! I celebrate that I am standing, walking and moving forward into the day that I have today!
I am celebrating the little moments, good or bad, in my daily life. It’s easy to overlook the small things when heavy things are pressing on me. Every day is a blessing and His will be done!
We’re celebrating the fact that we’re finally getting a good fence put up around our property – a necessity in the country we live in. Praise the Lord!
And I love the idea of having an assigned chore for each day. I have been doing this for about a year now and it works well for me:
Sunday: make menu for the week
Monday: dust the furniture and sweep the floors
Tuesday: clean the bathroom
Wednesday: wash the towels
Thursday: sweep the floors
Friday: change and wash the sheets
Saturday: rest
I also do a load of laundry every day. This system works well for me, and I find I can keep up with it well knowing that I just have to do the item(s) on my list. The rest is already divvied up for the rest of the week, so I don’t have to think about it!
Oh! I love this! Thanks so much for sharing!
I’m celebrating the fact that the kids and I are finally recovered from a nasty week long high fever/cold bug!
I am celebrating Lent and a trip to the OB/GYN on Friday to see what needs to be done to get my fertility back on track.
I’m celebrating that I’m able to tackle another day.
Today we’re celebrating our first snow day of the season! We’ll be creating a snowman and having a snowball fight later, then coming in for homemade hot chocolate. Just soaking up the moments and creating memories with our 7 year old, who is growing up entirely way too fast!
I’m celebrating life. God just healed me of breast cancer!
I’m celebrating my rainbow baby’s two month birthday, today! And a slow return to exercising again with a gentle workout routine.
I’ve been trying to read more this year, so I’d love to win this stack of books!
Celebrating my son and his high school band receiving a Superior rating for their performance at the MPA (Music Performance Assessment)! 🙂
This week I’m celebrating 35 weeks of pregnancy!
I’m celebrating the fact that I still have a job, a roof over my head and people who love me. Life may not be easy sometimes, but it is still beautiful.
I’m celebrating the fact that I’m finally starting to get more sleep since our daughter was born!
I’m celebrating everyone finally getting over this bug that had been plaguing us for a week!
I am celebrating my fathers birthday. I’m so blessed to have him in my life and I truly appreciate everything he does for me. I love you dad!
We’re celebrating birthdays! Nine years ago our son became my best birthday present ever. It’s been great having a birthday buddy! 🙂 And now for the second time in my life, my birthday will be remembered with a blizzard.
I’m celebrating my homeschooling being considered more official!
Celebrating my youngest turning 2 this week and pondering the yearning for another little or if 3 is our number, although it is certainly all up to the Lord.
I am celebrating trying a new schedule for me and my husband. Similar to yours. I will give it a month and then tweek it 🙂
We are celebrating a snow day that is a much needed respite in a busy season for our family!
This week we’re celebrating my great grandma’s birthday! My kids and I will be taking the trip to visit her this weekend.
Celebrating the little bit of snow we got to see.
We are celebrating God’s grace. This is the year I’m working on becoming the woman, wife, and mother that God made me to be.
I celebrate every day that we live a great state and town where I know my child is safe and goes to a great school!!!
I’m celebrating starting with VIPkid!
My daughter turned 17 on Sunday and we’re celebrating all week as we look at colleges for her future!
We are celebrating Spring Break this week!! Enjoying slowing down this week
I’m celebrating that my son with autism (3) played with his brother for 15 minutes! I have so many hopes & dreams for my boy, and playing like a typical kid was one of them.
Wish i could post pictures here, yes I’m that excited. God is good!
I am celebrating getting all of our taxes done.
Celebrating good friends … and new friends with a small group I’m in
I am celebrating Spring Break with my kiddos and snow….
Celebrating 17 years of marriage to a man that I’m SO incredibly grateful to God for! 🙂
This week I am celebrating that I don’t have to take insulin for my gestational diabetes. My nineteenth pregnancy and would love to get back into reading again.
I’m celebrating spring break. I work outside the home two days a week, supporting and assisting disabled students at a local college. The other days I’m home, I’m homeschooling our two daughters, one of whom has special needs. But this week – aaahhhh! A break! For me at least. I’m a mean mom, making my girls do some schoolwork anyway.
We are celebrating our youngest daughter, she got a job at the local library and starts today. This is her first job and we are so excited for her.
I could not have just one laundry day. I do one load each day from start to finish (which means hung up or folded and put away). I don’t want to see piles of laundry – it’s overwhelming. I think that this was an idea from you and it really works. I’d rather stay on top of things and keep up cleaning daily. Let us know how it works for you. Have a blessed day.
Yes! I’m still doing a load per day. 🙂 Laundry day is just the day I’m experimenting with having devoted to extra laundry projects — like picking out outfits for the week, steaming things, extra things that need to be washed (curtains, towels, sheets), matching socks, going through clothes and organizing dressers/closets, etc. 🙂
I am celebrating a snow day! Our whole family was sick in January with the flu that left us with lingering coughs and exhaustion, so any day at home is a good thing. It’s also PI day, so we will be having pie for dessert!
I am celebrating my husband is home from the hospital! Would love some new reading material!
I am celebrating my Mother. Her 77th birthday is this week. Everyday I have with her is a celebration.
We are celebrating spring! Loving the beautiful weather!! Spring crafties all week for my kiddos! And hardening my seedling for my spring garden!
Wow! Coloring, gratitude and working on my marriage. That is all stuff that I am trying to do right now. Would love to read those books.
I’m celebrating life! Found out a few weeks ago that I have breast cancer. As a basically healthy person and one who tries to stay healthy, it came as quite a shock, both to me and my doctor. Nothing like hearing the word cancer to shake up your world and make your appreciate what you have.
Hugs and healing prayers.
I am celebrating that I “came out” as the parent of a child with mental illness. I am not ashamed of my kid. He is amazing and one of the bravest people I know. I decided that if he had cancer, I would not have a problem telling people and asking for prayer. He is fighting something invisible that is harder to understand, but that doesn’t make me less proud of him for fighting, for being brave. He is funny, one of the kindest people I know, and an outstanding human being.
I think that is awesome!
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day this week
This week I’m celebrating that my three-month-old is starting to sleep longer at night. It’s amazing what a few more hours of sleep does for all of us! 🙂
I am celebrating Spring! I love the snow melting, warmer days, tulips popping up through the ground and getting ready physically and spiritually for Easter!
Celebrating contentment. 🙂 Learning how to be content with where I’m at in life…and my 3 kids (trying not to always be longing for more babies…) and just ENJOY this season.
We are celebrating successful first flights for our kids and the adventurous spirits they are growing into! Having struggled with anxiety in our family, happily going outside the comfort zone is always something to celebrate!!
We’re celebrating a pi day birthday, today! 7 years of cuddles!
Celebrating my 5 year old learning to read!!!
Celebrating that my at home tax return business has grown exponentially since last year, mostly from referrals! I’m a very busy mom right now but so glad that I can help my family make some extra money and also help other families with tax season.
I’m celebrating because I am healing well after my surgery in January.
My husband and i took a weekend trip to New York City, so I could see one of my absolute-favorite-bucket-list- shows that’s hardly ever done, Sunday in the Park With George. (I’m a musical theatre performer, and studied and wrote about this show in college, so it was extra special to me.) I am celebrating the alone time my husband and I had in one of my favorite cities in the world – as he has a rigourous job with very long hours – quality time with him is what I cherish, and our trips away from the everyday are few and truly treasured. Thanks for sharing your posts, as always Crystal. (I’m from Wichita, and met you briefly at an Incourage meetup long ago – was such a joy!) Blessings to you and your family! 🙂
Celebrating my half birthday today!
I’m celebrating a week with no sugar (no sweet treats, low-sugar cereals, fruit is ok)!
I am celebrating hitting a milestone in my Weight Watchers journey – I’ve lost 5% of my total body weight!
We are always celebrating, with 11 kids over here, there is no shortage of good. But you know what, we are also celebrating our failures. We have had some opportunities to work on character with our older son and we are celebrating that WE get to do that. We get to invest, even when there are poor choices made. We get to parent with grace and the same amount of honesty and love we would like extended on ourselves. Just like your late lunch note. So my boy might be on dish duty for the month, but we are celebrating that the price for his actions is small and the lessons are long learned.
We are celebrating finally getting over the sickness that’s been in our house for the past week and a half. It’s the little things! <3
All the snow. Celebrating so much snow!
A new bike for my youngest and a birthday for my oldest.
We are celebrating a milestone in our oldest son’s life-driving school!
I am celebrating a slow week where we can stay home and spend quality time together instead of being too busy to enjoy the little things.
Celebrating my mom coming from Russian today!
I’m celebrating the fact that I worked out 6 days last week (I had planned to workout 7 but a SAMs Club trip became an all day affair!). Prior to this I might’ve worked out a total of 3 times since the beginning of the year. I have also been pretty consistent of following my Whole30ish plan (-ish because I don’t have many compliant items at my nearby stores and I’ve given myself grace to eat better foods rather than starve when I get up too late and don’t have time to prep!) #goals
I am celebrating buying our first house! We had our buy/sell accepted on our 10th anniversary last week (so celebrating that too).
Oooh! This looks great. I want to win!
Celebrating seeing my daughter and son in law and helping them move. And getting home again!
I am celebrating my daughter getting married Saturday and that I am going to be a memaw again to twins!
This week I am celebrating both of my kids coming home from college and being able to enjoy their presence, stories, and their significant others that were able to come home with them. It is sooooo nice having both kids home!!!
I am celebrating being back with my family. I was gone on a work trip to San Diego and it was amazing, but man I missed my kids.
I enjoy the peeks into your week even more than the money-saving posts, Crystal. Thanks for getting real and letting us into your life. 🙂
I’d love to win the stack of books! Thanks so much for this giveaway. 🙂
Thanks so much for your encouragement!
I’d love to win the books! ?
Spring Break staycation!
This week I’m celebrating getting outside of my introverted comfort zone & launching a network marketing business! 🙂
I am celebrating a 2 week trip away with my husband- my youngest is almost 3, and I don’t think we’ve had an overnight getaway since he was born-and we are headed to Israel! It has been a lifelong dream to visit there, and we were given an amazing opportunity to go with our church in 2 weeks!! I’m a little overwhelmed with packing and getting everything ready, but so excited about the trip!!
I’m celebrating spring break this week!!
I am celebrating friends. I have lost some close ones and now I am treasuring those I have left
I am celebrating my 41st B-Day on the 18th.
You are only as old as you feel.:)
It may not be as exciting as some people, but I’m celebrating all the small financial victories. Got the bills paid and food in the fridge, able to do some batch cooking, and was given some nice clothes. Had a few small issues come up and we were able to resourcefully deal with it instead of buy something.
I am celebrating God’s faithfulness and love for me!
I am celebrating being able to see again. I had cataracts on both eyes and have not been able to see much. Cannot read anything. Had 1 cataract removed yesterday and WOW what a difference. Still fuzzy but should clear up soon. The 2nd eye is scheduled for 2 weeks. Reading has always been a huge part of my life and I have missed it dearly! Cannot wait !
Inspired by 2 books I am reading, I’m celebrating steps to a new positive me!! And a new passion for Bible journaling!
We are celebrating the end of being a stay at home mom. It’s been almost three wonderful years.
We are celebrating my husband coming home from Korea. He was there a whole year without us!
I’m celebrating that my toddler just got over the stomach flu! And praying my husband and I don’t get it 😉
Hello Crystal,
We are celebrating the miracle of our grandson (28 weeks in utero). You see, our daughter’s water broke last Sunday and by the Grace of God our grandson and dear daughter (who is on 100% bed rest in the hospital) are doing fine. The longer he stays put the stronger he will be when he is born.
We are celebrating the 48 hours we had to wait for the shots for his lungs to kick in earlier this week.
We are celebrating negative test results, that came back on Friday, because of some concerns by the doctor.
We are celebrating life!
I love your blog! Thank you for all that you share!
My son getting so close to being potty trained!
Thanks for the opportunity to win!
Celebrating birthdays and God’s grace!
I’m celebrating answered prayer! My husband got a better job, which works so much better for our family right now. 🙂
I am celebrating making new friends!
I’m celebrating Spring Break!!!
Celebrating Spring!!!
I am celebrating the new things God has brought into my life: An opportunity to volunteer at our local Pregnancy resource center, joining HTU and learning how to build my online business the right way, a new group of people to fellowship with….all in one week!
Today we are celebrating finally this winter a snow day!
Hi Crystal!
This week we’re celebrating the start of baseball/softball season! 3 of our 4 kids play. Thank goodness we’re currently utilizing indoor practices – it’s COLD here in New York and we’re actually in the midst of a blizzard! Have a great week!
I celebrating the amazing feeling of accomplishment since starting the make over your morning course! I’m on day 8 and already have experienced some wonderful changes and my family is benefiting!
Woohoo!!!
I’m celebrating each day that I get to be home with my 2 month old son. I will return to work in a couple weeks and so each day with him is precious!
I’m celebrating a downsized closet! I’m slowly working to clear out our house. 🙂
I am celebrating life and taking it one day at a time!
Celebrating the end of spring break! The kids are back to school!
I’m celebrating the turn in of my daughters animal cell project…….this thing was a group project and to get the other parents on board for the kids to do their work was awful. So yay it’s done wahooooo!!!! And then of course national pie day lol
I’m celebrating you crystal. I’ve been following you the last year or two and you are amazing really! I just love your heart for the Lord…For others…Your family.. and compassion to share it with other fellow woman trying g to navigate the same crazy maze of life. Thanks your your time and effort. You are impacting more people than you know!! God bless you all. The biggest take aways have been the need for more grace…And doing things that God has in store for individuals and couples/families verses trying to make decisions by keeping our eyes on others and their lives!!! Keep up the life changing work. May be income for you now (congrats!) But to many of us readers it’s a ministry! Xo Meghan Kline
Aw, thank you so much for your kind words of encouragement!!
I’m celebrating the power to make a difference. From encouraging my kids, to buying fair trade coffee, to sponsoring a child in a developing country, my eyes are being opened to just how much world changing even an ordinary mama can do.
I’m celebrating quality time with my girls, making a fire and s’mores while my husband works long hours. Today we are celebrating a snow day and later Pi day making mini pies in a special maker!
I’m celebrating my mother’s birthday and spring break this week!
I’m celebrating that Friday was the last day of radiation for a dear friend going through cancer treatment!
I am celebrating finishing paperwork I have pushed off and enjoying my kids when they get 2 days off of school this week!
We are celebrating a great recovery for my 4 year old son’s surgery, he is such a little trooper!!!
I am celebrating my 7 year old daughter (who suffers from anxiety, ADHD, sensory processing disorder) making HUGE gains the past two weeks! We have tried many diet changes, supplements, and therapies, and it seems that we have finally found the right combination for her! Our family can finally breath, as her meltdowns and struggles have directly effected our day to day life as a family for the past five years ? God is good!
We are celebrating having a car that can fit our family of 7 in it. I was in a car crash a month ago and our car was destroyed. It’s been a long month trying to get everyone to and from work, appointments, school, activities, etc since. God has provided us with a car on Sunday and we are so grateful!!! And I got my ears pierced yesterday for the first time ever….I just turned 31 ? I am reminded to trust God and be grateful for every minute we have with family and loved ones! Celebrating God’s goodness!!
I am celebrating progress. I tend to get bogged down in perfectionism.
I am celebrating recently reaching our financial goals and planning a big vacation for the family!
I’m celebrating getting 2 pr of my new LR curtains hemmed up and the ties made- FINALLY!! [one more set to go!! : )
I love these weekly posts, but I really miss your weekday videos on Facebook! Please bring them back!
I’ve been experimenting with doing Facebook videos in the evenings as that seems to be the time when more people are on. I’ve been doing quite a few recently. You can see all of my recent videos here: https://www.facebook.com/pg/MoneySavingMom/videos/
I’m celebrating having a wonderful husband who took over as Mr. Mom while I was sick 🙂
I would love to win these books! I really enjoy reading all your tips and adventures.