beautiful day, every day

In Elijah's world, every day is a beautiful day. Whether we're inside or outside, whether it's sunny or storming, Elijah stretches his arms to the sky and says, "Isn't it a beautiful day, Mommy?!" And he kind of draws out b-e-a-utiful Jim Carrey style.

I'm finding that it's a great lesson for me to learn again and again. It's true, isn't it? Every day, no matter the weather, is a beautiful day. It's so easy to get bogged down in the sadness around us or within us, yet there is much to be thankful for: family and friends, warm homes, clean water, food and clothing....and all the little things that a child helps you realize are the big things in life: dancing to songs in the kitchen, having a treat like ice cream, mail, finding a lost slipper, seeing the moon, raking leaves......

Thanks, God, for every beautiful day.