A Few Jewels

I often describe a town we lived in years ago as "a little bit of diamond in a whole lot of rough." But, you know what? The diamond made it worth it all.

Sometimes my days are like this...

a little bit of diamond...

a whole lot of rough.

I read Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day to the children today. Tonight we discussed it around the dinner table and came the conclusion that while yes, some days are just like that, it's still a day the Lord has made and attitude and perspective have a whole lot to do with it. (At first, my children thought Alexander's mother should do something to help him have a better day...hmmmmm...).

As I type this, I am able to look over at my husband with two littles on his lap reading to them from Richard Scarry's ABC book while my big kids are reading on their own. All amidst a VERY messy living room! Ahhhhh...

my diamonds

my rough.

Lovely.

Maybe today has been more rough than lovely for you. I'd like to share with you a few "jewels" I ran across this week. A little diamond for your day, if you will. Enjoy!

The Treasure Jar from Too Many Kids in the Bathtub

The Joy Factor from A Woman's Journey Home

A Day in the Life of Homeschooling: 7 Rungs from A Holy Experience

Creative Discipleship for Daughters from At the Well