Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Tuesday Thoughts

This is the beginning of a new day. You have been given this day to use at your will. You can waste it or use it for good. What you do today is important because you are exchanging a day in your life for it. When tomorrow comes, this day will be gone forever; in its place will be something you left behind. Let it be something good.
-Unknown.
( But courtesy of my new 100 Gathered Thoughts notebook from blog bestie, Lauren).
So take this day and appreciate it, even if it started at 5:30 in the morning with a wide awake toddler.
 Everyday is a gift, remember to treat it that way.

Happy Tuesday!


23 comments:

Mrs.B said...

Ours started around the same time!!

Love that quote.

Krysta said...

Yes, good reminder!

Jenny @ Creatively Blooming said...

Charlotte and Bennett should have early morning playdates!

Love the quote, by the way!

Jess said...

Beautiful reminder :) I am always forcing myself to STOP and appreciate these days...Cameron is almost 4 months old and quite cranky a lot, but I always stop and just hold him for a few minutes before putting him down for the night. I am so quick to want him to go to sleep so I can eat, do laundry, etc, but I really don't want to wish away time. Love the quote!! I may have to borrow it ;)

Lauren said...

it's still so dark outside, but Elyse is wide awake at 6! ughhh!

Jen said...

I hope you have an amazing day! :)

Tarabelle said...

Those are the cutest little feet :)

Tara

Mrs. Pancakes said...

I really appreciate 4am wake up calls...who would have thought because i am soooo not a morning person!

Heather said...

I love that quote! Every day matters and counts!

Shannon said...

Beautiful reminder.

Jenn said...

Well said. And great shot :)

Sarah Kate {Dixie Creek Farm} said...

Wise words, my friend! I often take my days for granted and complain about little things like not enough sleep or bad weather, but they truly are a gift.

Sarah said...

Totally agree!

Nicole said...

Happy Tuesday to you too love! I agree.. everyday is just awesome.

Melissa W. said...

Thank you for the sweet comment! You have a beautiful family!!!

laurenjeanallece said...

I love that quote... Almost as much as I love you! So grateful for your friendship :)

Kristin said...

Love this! Great reminder :)

stephanie said...

ohmygosh ours started at the same time! are all the toddlers in cahoots?!?!

Emily | Recently said...

Such a sweet pic!

Kerry said...

Wow Kate, what a powerful, inspiring and beautiful quote!! I am going to have to print that out and hang it up in my house as a daily reminder :)
Thanks for sharing it with us, the words are so true!

scrapperjen said...

Those are great words of wisdom!

Amy Powell said...

what a great way to look at it! thanks for sharing!

have a great day :)

Amy @ Interpret As You May

Stephanie said...

This is beautiful! And such a great thing to remember with little ones who don't like sleep. :)