Wednesday, January 31, 2024

Down by the Bay

January 31, 2024
Day 2,658

     I'm sad this is the last day of January. February is the last true winter-like month of the year. I'm always sad to see winter go. However, I do absolutely love a fresh, new month. I like fresh new days and weeks and months and years. Tonight, I will be thankful that tomorrow is a fresh, new month. 

     I'm thankful for time to sing and laugh and be funny in the car with Tobin and Odette on the way home from school. We sang, "Down by the Bay," and we each took turns with the silly part. I did easy ones like: "Did you ever see a fox wearing some socks?" Tobin did some easy ones and some funny ones. Odette did all super silly ones. Our favorite was, "Did you ever see a frog eating a moose?" I also liked, "Did you ever see a moon with his legs sticking out of his body and he's walking down the road?" We laughed the whole way home. 

     I'm thankful I get to come home to the best house. I'm thankful the love of my life greets me at the door and walks out to the car and helps me carry in groceries. I'm thankful for dinners together. 

     I'm thankful my daughter likes to sing with me even though I'm not a great singer. I'm thankful we like to laugh together. I'm thankful Adelyn sings to me. She has the most beautiful voice I've ever heard. 

     I'm thankful for a job well done at work today. I don't say that often or enough about my work, but I'm going to say it today. I'm proud of what I accomplished today. 

     Thankful that the weekend is coming soon. 

Tuesday, January 30, 2024

The end of a long day.

January 30, 2024
Day 2,657

Thankful for: 

The end of a long day. 

Family. 

Friends. 

Beer. 

Taco nights. 

Cuddly Higbee. 

My bed.

Hugs from Matt. 

Tomorrow is a new day. 

Hawks. I saw two hawks just when I needed them today. God always sends me what I need. 

Monday, January 29, 2024

Chocolate peanut butter ice cream.

January 29, 2024
Day 2,656

Thankful for: 

The end of a long, hard day at work. 

Lunch with my friend. 

Time to go grocery shopping alone. 

Time to go shopping for new clothes by myself. 

Chocolate peanut butter ice cream. 

Funny shows. 






Sunday, January 28, 2024

Sunday Six.

January 28, 2024
Day 2,655

Thankful for: 

My sister and my mom who will watch Tobin for me tomorrow. Tobin is spending the night tonight because both Matt and I have to work tomorrow.

A good, quiet Sunday. 

Time with my sister. 

Time to watch a funny movie. 

Laughter. 

Cuddling on the couch. 

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Time to be quiet and still.

January 27, 2024
Day 2,654

Thankful for: 

Time to be home. 

Time to sit outside and be quiet and still. 

Birds. 

Trees. 

The forest. 

Tears. 

Time with my sister. 

Homemade pizza. 

Being able to work from my couch. 

Friday, January 26, 2024

Friday Five.

January 26, 2024
Day 2,653

Thankful for: 

A day called Friday. 

A burger and fries. 

Time with my family. 

Fresh lemon bars. 

A whole weekend ahead of me. 









Thursday, January 25, 2024

Rainy, foggy day.

January 25, 2024
Day 2,652

Thankful for: 

My family. 

Our home. 

My job. 

A rainy, foggy day. 

Getting to work early. 

Coming home after a long day. 

Tomorrow is Friday. 

The feeling of going to bed. 

Wednesday, January 24, 2024

The end of a long, hard day.

January 24, 2024
Day 2,651

Thankful for: 

The end of a long, hard day. 

Tacos for dinner. 

Sweatpants and slippers. 

Tomorrow is like Friday because there's no school on Friday. 

A long weekend to catch up on couch time, sleep, and work. 

Hugs and kisses from Addy and Tobin before bed. 

Having a few hours of silent time to work by myself in a quiet house this evening. 

Lunches made for tomorrow. 

Rain in the forecast. 

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Four little things to be thankful for.

January 23, 2024
Day 2,650

Thankful for: 

A good day at work. 

A fun time at Skate N Fun Zone after work. 

Panera for dinner. 

Coming home to my comfy bed after a long day. 


Monday, January 22, 2024

Beautiful sunset

January 22, 2024
Day 2,649

Thankful for: 

A good Monday. 

Grocery shopping with Tobin after school. 

Coming home after a long day. 

A delicious dinner.

Time to sleep all night. 



Sunday, January 21, 2024

Best Sunday.

January 21, 2024
Day 2,648

Thankful for: 

The best Sunday. 

A big breakfast. 

A long, snowy walk. 

Tobin and I baked together today. We made homemade buttermilk and homemade butter. We made lemon lavender scones, pumpkin cookies, and chocolate chip cookies. 

Time with Matt. 

Kisses and hugs. 

Matt starts a new position tomorrow. 

Tomorrow is a brand, new week. 













Saturday, January 20, 2024

Wonderful Saturday.

January 20, 2024
Day 2,647

Thankful for: 

A truly wonderful day Saturday. 

I spent time with my mom and my sister. 

My mom got me the most amazing early birthday present: a fox picture. I love it so much! 

A relaxing evening. 









Friday, January 19, 2024

Thursday, January 18, 2024

Unexpected sister time.

January 18, 2024
Day 2,645

Thankful for: 

A good day at work. 

Time with Patty after school today.

Fries and a milkshake for dinner. 

Patty got to spend the night at my house. It was nice to have some sister time. 

I don't have to set my alarm for tomorrow. 

Wednesday, January 17, 2024

Quiet day.

January 17, 2024
Day 2,644

Thankful for: 

A quiet day. 

I got a lot of work done today. 

The snowy woods. 

Good things to eat today. 

Coffee. 

Seeing my kids after not seeing other all day. 

Tomorrow is Thursday already. 

Walking with Matt and Higbee down the driveway. 





Tuesday, January 16, 2024

The very best snow day.

January 16, 2024
Day 2,643

Thankful for: 

The gift of time at home with all the great loves of my life. 

Snow. 

Cold. 

It's still winter. 

Good food. 

Laughter. 

Cuddles.