Laundry

Am I the only one who feels like I'm doing laundry all the time.  I swear I just washed clothes a couple days ago.  I have taught my children since they were four years old how to work the washing machine but since I am the one at home, the duty seems to fall on me.  Today as I was putting a load of clothes in the washing machine (I don't even sort anymore...just throw it all in and put it on cold!) I was thinking to myself..."I just did this!"  Same thing with the littler box, vaccumming, doing the dishes, making the bed and picking up after the family.  When I let my thoughts think of these tasks as "burdens" I turn into quite a lovely person (heavy on the sarcasm with that last statement).  I put my hand on my hips and talk to myself (oh course in my loudest voice with the tone on the border of insanity and really wanting everyone in the house to hear me but still I'm just talking to myself) "Am I the only one around here that does anything around here?!"  My family loves those moments. (again, add sarcasm)

Today, I am going to do something different.  When I fold clothes, I am going to thank God for meeting our every need.  I have 3 wonderful children and they have clothes and shoes for their feet.  How many children in the world do not even have those basic needs?  When I put the dishes in the dishwasher, I will thank God for food on our table and thank God that he gave me a husband that is willing to make our evening meals (I can put the dishes on the table and in the dishwasher but as for making the meals - that's a roll of the dice there)  I will thank God for the blessings of a house and all that goes into having a home.  Instead of complaining about the mundane things in life, I will give thanks for the small blessings in my life.

What small chore do you thank God for today?