This wooden sign sits above our stairs. Jody and I were given a gift card, to a home decor store, for our wedding. And we put the money toward this.
At the time, it just seemed right. As a newlywed - life seemed Wonderful. And over the years, this piece of art has hung in our first apartment...and dotted the walls of our different homes. I have walked past this sign thousands of times over the years; Walking out the door for my first day of work at a new job...Rubbing my eyes at three in the morning to feed a crying, hungry baby...Carrying a defiant toddler to her room for a 'Time-Out'...Running to the oven to retrieve burnt cookies...
Recently, after carrying some soiled clothes to the laundry room, I was scrubbing the carpet with one hand, baby Sienna in the other, while cleaning up an 'accident'. (The third one that day.) I looked up to see the words blaring, "It's a Wonderful Life." I smiled to myself and snickered a little. "Really?", I thought.
Yes...Really.
Even lousy days possess hidden wonder. Life is about perspective. We all know this. Life is what we make it. And this day wasn't even that lousy. Goodness Brittany, get it together. You have two healthy kids, a hardworking husband, a roof over your head and so much more for which to be grateful! So maybe this wedding gift is meant to serve as a gratitude reminder of what Wonderful really means. Over the years I have experienced all types of Wonderful. Most of them are simple accomplishments and joys. The 'I tried a new recipe, and it actually tasted good' sort of Wonderful. The 'My laundry room doesn't look like an episode of Hoarders anymore' type of Wonderful. And the 'My baby gives me the best gummy grins' kind of Wonderful!!
And really, the most magnificent type of wonderful for me right now is found in these big eyes and chubby cheeks!!
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What a cutie! Is she already sitting up on her own? WOW! What a big girl. She certainly is adorable. We can't wait to see you all in May!
That was such a great post! Definately something I needed to read today. Thanks!!
We NEED to get together soon! I need to hold the gorgeous little baby...I can hardley believe how big she is already!
What a great reminder! I too try to focus on the positive things during the day. Otherwise I'd go crazy with 2 little ones. I'm glad you posted this! And I am LOVING her sailor dress. I want one for Chloe!
Those pictures are beautiful, I love the grin!! Thanks for the reminder about how life really is wonderful, even when it seems it isn't. I really needed that reminder, yesterday was one of those days!
Thanks for sharing this. I needed to read it today. :) You have the cutest little ones. :)Thanks so much for sharing!
You just keep on posting. You have a way with words. I always leave your blog wanting to be a better person. Thank you Brittany!
I needed to read this post today...thanks!
You are a gem! Thanks for being who you are!
What a beautiful post...you're such a wonderful writer, Brittany! Even more, you're an inspiring example of a fun, loving mother, talented
& hardworking woman, and so Christlike in your perspective about everything. I love how you said you've experienced different kinds of "wonderful" over the years. So wise. You're amazing; I admire you greatly!
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