Wild ones.

December 7, 2018
Day 800

     Thankful for the end of this long day. It was long, but it was good. I am so proud of Adelyn and Tobin. We went to Vertical Rock, and they both climbed all the way to the top of the climbing walls multiple times. So proud of their bravery and courage. I was in awe watching them. We got milkshakes to celebrate. So in love with my wild ones. They make every day an adventure.

     Thankful.

So is He.

December 6, 2018
Day 799

     Thankful for the shape of Tobin's nose. And the feeling of his cheeks against mine. Thankful for the shape of Adelyn's nose, and the feeling of her face against mine. Thankful to call two sweet people my own. Thankful for our lovely home in the woods among the animals and the grandest of trees. Thankful for hawks and foxes and deer and rabbits and snakes and spiders and woodpeckers and raccoons. Thankful that I get to live in this place. Thankful for Christmas coming soon. Thankful that I get to crawl into bed in about two minutes. Thankful for hot tea. Thankful for Christmas tins. Thankful for my students. I love to watch them learn and figure things out. Thankful for books. For coffee. Thankful for a fun day tomorrow. Thankful that tomorrow is Friday. Thankful for the peaceful quiet of my home right now. Thankful for Higbee and his kisses when we come home. Thankful for words. Thankful for this space to be thankful. I am so undeserving of this lovely little life. It's good. And so is He.

I get to call them mine.

December 5, 2018
Day 798

     Thankful for Patty. She always comes to the rescue. Thankful for my nieces and nephew. Thankful for time spent with my family. Any time spent with them, even if it's working, is time well spent. God has so richly blessed me with my family. They are all that is good and lovely in my life. Thankful to be a part of such an amazing group of people, and thankful that I get to call them mine.

His hands.

December 4, 2018
Day 797

Thankful for the end of this long day. Thankful for my bed and food and clothes and warm blankets. Thankful for my husband and his hands and his smile and kisses at the end of a long day. He means the world to me. Thankful for my children. Thankful for their faces and their skin and their beautiful eyes. Thankful for Tuesdays.

Good Monday.

December 3, 2018
Day 796

     Thankful for a good Monday. Thankful for kisses and hugs and cuddles from my babies. Thankful for cuddles from my pup. Thankful for a special day tomorrow for Adelyn. Thankful for time to sleep. Thankful for beautiful sunsets that make you happy to be alive. Thankful for hot tea and apples. Thankful for good things in my life.

Family Sunday Dinners.

December 2, 2018
Day 795

     Thankful for:

-family dinner.

-roasted carrots and potatoes.

-roasted chicken.

-fresh salad.

-time with family.

-romps in the woods.

-muddy shoes.

-Christmas tins filled with cookies.

-the glow of the Christmas tree.

-the magic of Christmas time.

-family Sunday dinners.

Jolly and merry December 1st.

December 1, 2018
Day 794

     Thankful for the first day of December. I love December. I love the way it feels on your tongue as you say it. It feels jolly and merry and full of hope and love and promise. Thankful a clean house. Thankful for clean fish tanks. Thankful for a fridge full of delicious food. Thankful for pomegranate. Thankful for the way it stains my cutting board bright pink. Thankful for quiet days at home with my loves. It was a good first day of December.