the other day..

I've been thinking lately.

I know for me, I know my weaknesses better than anyone. They are easier for me to recognize. I might be kind of hard on myself and let the bad outweigh the good sometimes.
Everyone of us has a desire to do good. to be appreciated.

In this past week I have done some dumb things. Things that embarrass me after I've done them. I have been nothing short of relieved and grateful that Zach hasn't laughed at me or made me feel worse by saying anything mean.

Yeah, we finished this detox diet and in our pantry we had (past tense) a box of Andes mint cookies. (have you tried those?!) I ate the whole box. I didn't even save one for Zach. I felt so dumb and hoped with all my heart he wouldn't notice...he did. He asked about them and then I admitted I felt totally stupid that I ate the whole box. He just said, "that's no big deal" and let me resolve myself to never do that again. That might seem trivial...and funny :) but I really did feel way dumb. :)

As I've watched and associated with different people lately I've realized we all want to be loved and appreciated and encouraged to do better.

Can we not do better at letting the good be what we see. (or at least say something about!) We are trying to do our best...or at least we are thinking about it! :) We all notice and are all too aware of what we don't do right. Let's point out the good...and then be a good example and pretty soon, they will follow.

The apple of the day is: think of something your spouse did this morning or yesterday that you appreciate. Text, email or call and express that specific appreciation.