It's a Mindset

So, yesterday was a LONG day! Alisha and I decided to go ahead and redo the shower in the downstairs bathroom as step one of two for finishing the bathroom before Meador #3 arrives. I don't know how, but I ALWAYS underestimate how long things will take. I had hoped to get all the tiling done yesterday and do the grouting this evening, but I had to stop at 11PM last night so the neighbors wouldn't be too upset w/ the sound of a ridiculously loud tile saw.

So after a long day, I was stiff and so tired and all I wanted to do was sleep. I crawl in bed and close my eyes and keep thinking how furstrated I was that I didn't finish the tiling. Alisha asks me "what are you thankful for today", which resulted in annoyance and frustration - can't you tell I am tired? can't you tell I want to sleep? I replied, "a comfy bed" in a short tone and refocused on sleeping! Alisha left the room for a second and I started thinking about what she had said. When she came back in the room, I had my list ready:

21. A comfy bed to fall into when I am tired and sore

22. Friends who are willing to set their own agendas aside to help when I need it

23. A good conversation w/ one of my neighbors

24. Owning the tools to be able to do this renovation project

25. Knowing how to do these renovations which save us a lot of money

26. A good breeze as Alisha and I sat and ate a quick dinner on the side porch

27. Friends who let us use their showers when ours is out of order

28. A wife who asks me the tough questions to get me thinking and help me change my outlook from frustration to thanksgiving

29. Backrubs when I am sore

30. Energy to work and accomplish so much in a day