Due to commitments yesterday, Thomas was going to have to get off the bus alone. He didn't particularly love that fact, so I have my friend Jenn if she could pick him up when she got her kids and she offered to keep him for about 90 minutes until I could get to pick him up. He had a blast, and it is so adorable that he has a little crush on her daughter Bella. Jenn and I met through various school activities, and are very excited that we now have the opportunity to work together at church. We've had lunch and we've vented to each other about life and been there for hugs, but we haven't been to each other's houses. When I picked Thomas up yesterday and went down to their beautifully finished basement, I pointed out that her basement was pretty much the size of my entire house.
It is so easy to feel jealous about that. I absolutely love our house and I'm so grateful for it every day...it is so much more functional than our previous home, and for the most part I love the layout and the location. However, seeing what others have can trigger jealousy, and I know I shouldn't let that happen. After all, I read an article yesterday about how many Americans do not have enough in their savings to cover a major car repair. I am so grateful for the blessings in our lives, and for the decisions both Andrew and I have made over time. I am also so very grateful that we choose time with family over being out in the world finding ways to make money. I'm grateful we both agree that cutting spending works just as well, and I'm just so grateful for the life we live together as a family. I know that sometimes I'll allow the green monster to creep in, but I also know there might be people out there who feel the same way about our life!
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