Get a grip!

I can't believe it is December 15th. I'm kind of aggravated because I haven't had time to enjoy the Christmas holiday. We have been busy with the new house. No time to go look at lights, experience the 'snow' at La Encantada, no time to bake cookies and pass them out to friends, no time to watch my favorite Christmas movies (we did watch a few). Oh pleeeaaassse Margie! I need to get a grip!!!
It's no surprise that we are a bit behind in our work at the new house. We hoped to be moved by now, but it doesn't always work out that way. I have really noticed this year that deliveries are never on time. I've always completed most of my shopping on line and most of the time things arrive on time or earlier. This year it is different. Every single thing I have ordered has been late. Our bedroom carpet was supposed to be in by now but we still wait. We can't move in until that is installed. Last night I got so agitated because once again it had not arrived! Ken quickly reminded me how silly my upset was in the scheme of life. We are healthy, we have each other and so many blessings. Gosh, he is so right. How many people in this world don't even know what carpet is? I am thankful for my husband; we tend to keep each other grounded. I think part of my upset is that I am tired. Ken and I have remodeled many, many houses, but this time we seem to get tired more easily. I guess we aren't getting any younger.

To keep myself grounded and perhaps CHANGE my attitude, I am going to list some things I am thankful for (in no particular order) :

My country, that I was born in the USA
The Military
Husband
Health
God
Friends
Job that I love, with great benefits
Simple joys of life..the little things..so many
Granddaughters
Freedom
Christmas..that Jesus was born
Wonderful memories of my grandma
Wonderful memories of raising my sons
A safe, warm, cozy home
As much food as I need and want
Clean water
A husband with a sense of humor