Everyday Blessings is a monthly series about capturing the joy in each day. My goal is to share one thing I have been grateful for each day. The blessing I share may not be the biggest or most important thing that happened that day. The idea is to capture joy for all the little things that make life beautiful.

Here are my blessings for each day in January 2014:

1. Ringing in the New Year with family.
2. Was singing Jingle Bells with my oldest, and my 20-month-old started singing along. She couldn’t enunciate well, but she really knew it! It is such a gift to watch my kids grow and learn.
3. A phone call with a loved one and trust in God’s plan.
4. My kids are so adorable when they say goodnight to each other. Completely turns my heart to mush.
5. We had guests attend church with us today.
6. My 3-year-old is so enthusiastic when he dances. It makes me smile.
7. Being able to comfort my little one, who has not been feeling well. Have to admit, I enjoyed the snuggles.
8. Holding my favorite coffee mug and breathing in the warmth while enjoying the beauty of sun shining on snow.
9. Breathing in the fresh, crisp air outside after being house-bound for three days due to a sick little one.
10. I had a tough morning, and a stranger at the grocery store was really nice to me & the kids. You really never know when a just few kind words can lift someone up. They did for me on this day.
11. Seeing my son have a lot of fun at a birthday party. The smile never left his face.
12. Grateful to God for always listening and guiding.
13. Grateful for the ability to give my kids some down time when they’re not feeling well. This time it was my oldest that was sick with a cold.
14. I left my travel mug filled with coffee in the car while I was grocery shopping, and when we returned my car smelled like coffee. Love that smell! (Bonus: My mug is great at keeping coffee hot for a really long time!)
15. It felt nice to able to help some people today.
16. Sneezed in the bathroom, and then heard a knock on the door. It was my one-year-old bringing me a tissue. Too cute! (In case anyone is wondering how I ever managed to be in the bathroom by myself: Henry Hugglemonster. Another blessing. Double dipping today.)
17. Putting on pants right out of the dryer. So warm!
18. A much-needed Mom’s Night Out and a husband who was willing to put both kids to bed by himself.
19. Family time and the sweetest kids ever.
20. Ice cream.
21. My son was upset at bedtime but still was able to come up with something to be thankful for today. Easily. Heart-warming. (Yes, he does everyday blessings, too.)
22. Husband had an unexpected day off work and we decided to take the kids out for breakfast. Always good to have some bonus family time.
23. Singing along to Billy Joel in the car.
24. Love being able to pick up my little one easily with one arm. These days won’t last forever.
25. I have two legs and I can run, even if those runs often don’t feel good lately.
26. Really smart and helpful friends.
27. The helpfulness of friends… again!
28. Animal footprints in the snow.
29. Google. It’s so nice to live in an age where information is so easily available.
30. Sunshine, nice and bright.
31. Warmer weather today was a nice relief from the cold month we’ve had.

What are you grateful for today?