This post is inspired by a similar post (identical in its concept) from the awesome Beth Shively's blog. I think it's a great idea, so I stole it.

Ten Things That Have Made Me Smile Lately

1. Holding my sweet, very sick baby girl until she fell asleep (finally!) after being miserable all day. Even with a 104 fever and some cranky pants, she's adorable!
2. Hearing Canaan tell me, about his "pet" rock (which he's been carrying around everywhere), that "There's no milk inside here. I don't know why anyone would put milk inside this rock. That doesn't make any sense."
3. That I've been relatively successful in increasing some areas of discipline and self-control that God's been challenging me about in recent months.
4. That we've had a few rainstorms lately. I love rain.   
5. Receiving word that a friend passed away. (This may sound twisted, but while I'm sad and he will be missed, he never feared death because he knew his eternal fate...and I know he's dancing with God now.)
6. Engaging in some great corporate worship at Grace Fellowship on Sunday.
7. That, as I've been preparing to share some of God's heart about the Sabbath, I've been able to take some Sabbath time myself as I recommit to this crucial but under-appreciated aspect of faith.
8. That I was actually able to play a video game today. It was only for about 20 minutes, but still. First time in a while.
9. Some fairly painful but awesome lessons God has been teaching me.
10. Watching my favorite episode of The Office, "Conflict Resolution". Love the nickel-phone prank!