Tardy Tuesday Blessings

428.  A Father who was willing to send a Son in order that history might be changed.
427.  A baby boy who changed the course of history.
426.  Christmas songs on the radio through the New Year.
425.  Having sweaters to wear and wood to burn.
424.  Weather cold enough for sweaters.
423.  The possibility of being able to join a daytime ladies Bible study.
422.  The freedom of not having to worry about making time up at work after Christmas break.
421.  A stack of chapter books finished by my seven-year old on his Christmas break.
420.  After-Christmas clearance sales.
419.  A dusting of snow the day after Christmas.
418.  Wood-burning stoves in the winter.
417.  A toddler who claps and yay's after a song is finished. 
416.  Family traditions like Muenster Cheese & Sausage sandwiches on Christmas morning.
415.  Being called by name at my "home church" after moving away from here a decade ago.
414.  Aldi Grocery stores.
413.  Chocolate truffles.
412.  Knowing that even the leanest Christmases we have are extravagant by worldly standards.
411.  Hearing my eldest child declare "This was the best Christmas ever."
410.  Dining at my favorite restaurant for less than $10.
409.  Spending an entire Christmas vacation in pajama bottoms.
408.  Visiting with family and not having to worry about being ready when they arrive.
407.  Finishing the rest of a book that rocked my world by the 3rd chapter.

Truly Appreciative Tuesday

406.  Children as enthusiastic about giving as getting
405.  Even the possibility of snow on Christmas
404.  The blessing of having close friends to pray for and who pray for me
403.  A good nap before a long trip
402.  Traveling mercies
401.  A child who is content to eat cereal for breakfast, lunch, and dinner
400.  Seeing my 19-month old learn to share with her brother & sister
399.  Unprompted gratitude from my kids
398.  Carrots & Ranch
397.  The sunset over a rural landscape
396.  Rechargeable batteries
395.  Having crumbs under the kitchen table (seemingly always) because it means we had food to eat
394.  Knowing that no matter where we celebrate Christmas, it's still magical for my kids
393.  The smell of fresh pine
392.  The magic of a photoshop whiz (my husband)
391.  A perfect Christmas photo
390.  Books that rock my world in the first three chapters
389.  Tide Stain Release (liquid)
388.  The wonders that are Fed-Ex and UPS
387.  Coupons for "free" anything
386.  The opportunity to be a part of a Sunday School class that provided Christmas for a needy family
385.  Overhearing my seven year old hum "We Wish You a Merry Christmas"

Most Appreciative Monday

384.  Lighted Christmas villages.
383.  Having eternal things to look forward to.
382.  Having things in the near future to look forward to.
381.  The transition of my toddler from calling me "Mama" to calling me "Mommy".
380.  The warmth of a down comforter.
379.  Watching my seven year old memorize the books of the Bible.
378.  Knowing I will enjoy the holidays without having to worry about having enough time off from work.
377.  Being able to put the interview behind me. 
376.  Getting an interview 9 days after becoming unemployed.
375.  The extent of knowledge among the peers in my Sunday School class
374.  American Movie Classics
373.  Terms of endearment from kind-hearted strangers - like "dear", "baby", and "sweetheart".
372.  Finding coupons on the shelves of the grocery store.
371.  Seeing my seven year old fall in love with chapter books.
370.  Regaining a bit of confidence.
369.  Seeing Christmas dreams come true for families who otherwise wouldn't have one.
368.  Fledgling ministries that will make a huge difference in the lives of many.
367.  A comfy green recliner.
366.  Contagious laughter.
365.  Watching baby sister learn all the bad tricks from big sister.
364.  Finishing the Christmas cards (even though that hasn't happened yet this year). 

Much to be thankful for Monday

363.  Using leftover oven heat to warm the kitchen after baking.
362.  Paying for coffee with loose change.
361.  Italian bread dipped in herbed olive oil.
360.  Being able to make a small difference in the life of a child not my own.
359.  Solidarity among spouses.
358.  Watching someone beat the odds. 
357.  100% participation on Christmas lights.
356.  Cold weather jogs.
355.  The sanity that a to-do list provides.
354.  A finished backyard playground.
353.  When the kids keep their covers on all night.
352.  Midnight snacks.
351.  People who say "Merry Christmas"
350.  The prospect of playdates.
349.  The many facial expressions of my little precocious Sarah.
348.  I Heard the Bells on Christmas Day
347.  Coffeemate coconut creamer.
346.  A sister who I can always count on to call and check on me and chat.
345.  The warmth of our gas logs during a rare cold snap here in Georgia.
344.  How truly excited my girls are to be able to stay home with me.
343.  How genuinely loved I know my girls were at their school.
342.  The fact that our financial situation has not been devastated by the loss of my job.
341.  Falling asleep in my bed at night, praying - knowing that as I drifted off, I was in the arms of my Father.