Be Thankful For What You Have

Last Friday on our way home, I noticed that the temperature was at 55 degrees.

“Man Smiley Face look at that temperature, it’s 55 degrees.”

Smiley Face said, “Where Daddy?”

“Up there on that billboard.”

“Well, let’s be thankful it’s not 54 or 53 degrees,” she said.

I shook my head and smiled.

Today, Tuesday, May 27, 2008, it’s around 50 degrees. Smiley Face was right. I should’ve been thankful when it was 55 degrees.

Sometimes I wonder who is the adult  in the car. 

Posted May 27, 2008 by Wat Da Daddy | Digg | Stumble | 10 Wat Da Comments

  1. Melanie Said,

    It’s amazing how sometimes we forget how simple things should be. Children have a way of reminding us.

    Now you should just be thankful it’s not 49 degrees ;-)
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  1. Sandy (Momisodes) Said,

    That is too funny! I know what you mean. It was scorching hot earlier and humid….and now it’s pouring rain, windy and cold.

    It can always be worse! :)
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  1. Susie Said,

    Wonderfully said! The little things like that, are gems! Both the words and the way they think!

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  1. Vered Said,

    Smart kid.

    This has been a major goal of mine lately. I REALLY want to be grateful. I don’t always remember to. But I am more aware of it than ever.

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  1. Grandy Said,

    You’re so right…it takes a moment to have them remind us, doesn’t it?

    I’m grateful!! Thanks for the reminder.

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  1. Shilpan@ successsoul.com Said,

    Chris -

    You’ve stolen words out of my mind my friend. I was thinking about writing a post on enjoying life with small pleasures. This post is succinct yet profoundly valuable.

    Shilpan

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  1. Barbara Swafford Said,

    I love your car chronicles. Smiley Face always comes up with a “goodie”

    Thanks for sharing!

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  1. Bruno Said,

    I have a huge smile on my face and speechless.

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  1. Chris Austria Said,

    Sometimes I get caught up with the day to day grind that I forget about the little things that I should be thankful for. I’m very fortunate to have school aged children that constantly remind me to appreciate the simple things.

  1. Dette Said,

    They are SO good at helping us keep things in perspective, aren’t they? :)
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