Snakes and toads.

May 7, 2020

Day 1,317

Thankful for: 

baby birds in nests. 

mama birds feeding the baby birds. 

fixing up our garden; it feels good to get my hands full of dirt. 

finding snakes in the yard. 

finding toads in the yard. 

space to be outside and feel alive and breath fresh air. 

days spent entirely with my family. 

The loves of my life.

May 6, 2020

Day 1,316

Thankful for: 

cards and gifts from my students. 

people who love me. 

the feeling of a fresh, new day; with no mistakes in it. 

my family; the greatest loves of my life. 

Eyes.

May 5, 2020

Day 1,315

Thankful for: 

kisses and hugs from the ones I love. 

being stuck at home with the ones I love. 

a lovely day outside. 

Higbee; I love his brown eyes. 

Tobin; I love his eyes that look like the Amazon river. 

Adelyn; I love her eyes that look like blue ocean water. 

Matt; I love his eyes that always look on me with love. 

Fresh Monday mornings.

May 4, 2020

Day 1,314

Thankful for: 

fresh Monday mornings. 

days when my husband is home. 

walks in the woods with my family. 

a very cool and rainy spring. 

yarn. 

the smell of our home. 

the feel of the wood floor under my feet. 

Home; the word, the place, the feeling.

May 3, 2020

Day 1,313

Thankful for: 

Sundays. 

family dinners. 

home; the word, the place, the feeling. 

short lists of things to be thankful for. 

A very fine Saturday.

May 2, 2020
Day 1,312

Thankful for:

Saturday.

a day spent entirely outside.

music.

hammocks.

bikes.

warm sun, cool breeze, blue sky.

playing catch in the yard.

playing badmitton in the yard.

a long bike ride/walk with my family.

time to play with babies.

time to relax with my parents.

lemon cake.

cuban sandwiches.

laughter.

spider eyes.

bunnies in the yard.

Higbee running and playing in the yard.

a very fine Satursday.

Friday nights.

May 1, 2020
Day 1,311

Thankful for:

Friday nights.

not having to set my alarm for the next day.

bike rides and walks with my babies.

Matt will be home tomorrow.

the weekend is coming.

a dinner of rice, brussel sprouts, sausage, and feta cheese in a bowl.