Things that made me happy this Friday.

January 14, 2022

Day 1,905

Thankful for: 

Cold air. 

Hats, gloves, scarves, coats. 

The sunsets during winter. 

The feeling of coming home on a Friday night. 

Not having to set the alarm for tomorrow. 

Adelyn helped me grade all my papers; I'm done and caught up now. 

Seinfeld. 

Higbee being very cuddly. 

Three entire days off ahead of me. 

I ate healthy the entire day. 

Time to sleep. 

Texts from Matt. 

Plans to be with Matt this weekend. 

Cuddling on the couch with Adelyn and Tobin. 

Hot tea. 

Pumpkin seeds. 

A phone call with my mom and dad. 

Answered prayers. 

Wake up/Not lonely/Good food/Reading time/Friday/Higbee/Patty and my mom

January 13, 2022

Day 1,904

     Today, Matt came home from work and made my day by doing this: 

I watched him go from Tobin's room to Addy's room waking them up gently. He smiled when he went from one room to another and back again. My husband has the sweetest smile. It's warm and beautiful. I am thankful that my husband loves our children. I am thankful that he's kind and gentle. I am thankful that he loves us all deeply and madly. 

     It was good to drive to school with my babies this morning. I was lonely without them. There are some mornings when they drive me crazy. But being without them for so many days made me realize that I'd rather be crazy with them than lonely without them. 

     I had the best food today. I started eating really healthy again and it's like my body was begging for it. For breakfast, I had a piece of toasted Ezekial bread smothered in chunky peanut butter. My lunch was the best: I roasted potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, red onions, and olives. I paired my roasted vegetables with pumpkin seeds and lemon vinaigrette. It was so good. For dinner, I had a simple kale salad. It consisted of: kale, toasted pecans, lemon vinaigrette, and vegan parmesan. Dessert was a little bowl of pumpkin seeds and a big mug of tea. Good food makes me happy. 

     I got to lay in bed with Addy and Tobin and read for the first time in a long time. It feels good to cuddle with them again. I love to hear Addy and Tobin read aloud. 

     Tomorrow is Friday. I'm very excited to drive home and stay home. Home is the very best place I know. 

     Higbee was so happy to see me when I came home from school today. I love when Higbee does happy taps and twists and turns and jumps up to kiss my face when I come home. It's wonderful to be loved so much by an animal. 

     I got to talk with Patty and my mom on the phone today. I love them so much. God knew I needed them. 

Last day.

January 12, 2022

Day 1,903

Here are the good things about today: 

1. Cold air. 

2. Bread and pasta for lunch. It was the last day of my "eat whatever I want" diet. 

3. Ice cream. Again...last day. 

4. Hot tea with honey and lemon. 

5. Seinfeld in bed. 

6. Snow in the forecast. 

7. Text messages from Matt. 

8. Coming home to my angels. 

9. Tomorrow is Thursday and the next day is Friday. 

10. Higbee likes to cuddle in bed with me. 

11. Time to sleep all night long. 

12. My bed. It's so cozy and comfy and inviting. 

13. The most amazing sunset. The colors were beautiful. 

14. Plans to relax this weekend. 

15. My kids get to come back to school tomorrow. 

Greetings.

January 11, 2022

Day 1,902

     There is nothing better than coming home to the best house in the woods and being greeted by all of this in order: 

1. Matt comes out and hugs and kisses me and helps me carry my things into the house. He always smiles when he sees me. I never forget to watch for his smile. 

2. Higbee jumps up and kisses me and does lots of happy spinning and makes happy noises when I come in. 

3. Adelyn and Tobin yell, "Mama!" Then they run and hug me and ask me about my day. 

     Is this even real life that I get to come home to my dream house and dream family every single day? I could write these things over and over and over again on this blog and never get tired of writing about them. I don't deserve such priceless gifts. 

     Thankful for my family, our dog, and our home in the wild woods. 

Warm smiles and cozy hearts.

January 10, 2022

Day 1,901

     Thankful for: 

Warm smiles and cozy hearts that await my return home from school. 

The feeling of holding my loved ones close. 

The feeling of the floor of my home beneath my feet. 

Being able to do things like clean up my kitchen. 

Getting into bed early. 

Cream of wheat waiting for breakfast tomorrow. 

Tacos for dinner tonight. 

Texts from Matt. 

Texts from my friend, Heidi. 

Phone calls with my mom and my sister. 

Starbucks this morning. 

Seeing my students again after a long break. I was happy to see their smiles. 

The month of January. 

Cold, cold air. 

Coats, hats, scarves, and gloves. 

A whole Sunday spent at home in bed.

January 9, 2022

Day 1,900

Thankful for: 

A whole Sunday spent at home and in bed. 

Matt got me a BLT for lunch. And cheese fries. Nothing says I love you like cheese fries served in bed. With a side of ranch. 

Watching Wheel of Fortune with Addy. It's so nice to hold her close to me. 

Walks with Higbee and Matt. 

Hearing Tobin tell me he can't wait to hug me. 

Cuddling with Higbee. 

Feeling better with each day that passes. 

He's the perfect man.

January 8, 2022

Day 1,899

Thankful for: 

A quiet day at home. 

Matt. He goes out and does nice things for us. Today he picked up covid tests and cupcakes for us. The cupcakes were delicious. 

Time with Adelyn. We played with dolls. We played games. We ate our meals together. We had cupcakes together. 

A talk with Adelyn about her future husband. I asked Addy what kind of man she would like to marry when she grows up and she listed a bunch of things that she wants. Then she said, "Basically...I want a man just like dad. He's the perfect man! He's a good father, he takes care of us, he loves you, he's romantic." It made me so happy to hear my girl say that. 

A clean bed and blankets. 

Walking with Matt and Higbee. 

Seeing Tobin for a bit. I miss him.

One more day off tomorrow. 

Getting ahead on the yearbook this past week. 

Higbee being cuddly today.