A list for this Thursday.

April 16, 2026

Day 3,434

Thankful for: 

My mom watching Artemis today. 

My dad coming over to visit Artemis and my mom. 

Tobin helping my mom with Artemis until I got home. 

The joys and challenges of having a puppy. It's a journey. We'll look back on these challenging days fondly one day. 

Tomorrow is Friday. 

Cold things on a hot day. 

Sweet students. 

Being able to do nice things for co-workers. 

Rain in the forecast for this weekend. 

Lunch with my sister. 

Going to bed early because of Artemis. 

Time with my kids. 

Time to talk to Tobin and Addy. 

An easy dinner. 

Sweet texts from Matt. 

Two situations that ended well.

April 15, 2026

Day 3,433

Thankful for:

A good day at work. 

Two situations that ended well. 

It's April. The year is almost over. 

Air conditioning. 

Sweet students. 

The feeling of being home. 

Pretty flowers. 

Celebrating my birthday at work with yummy treats.

April 14, 2026

Day 3,432

Thankful for: 

A fun day at work. We celebrated my birthday so there were lots of goodies. Banana pudding, vanilla cake, and ice cream. It was delicious. There were lots of sweet affirmations as well. 

Sweet students. 

Sweet co-workers. 

Riding to work with Patty and Odette and riding home again with Patty and Odette. 

A new day tomorrow. 

Coming home to the best family, puppy, and home. 

Air conditioning. 

Cool air coming this weekend. 

An evening drive with Matt and Artemis. 

Time to rest.

April 13, 2026

Day 3,431

Thankful for:

A good day. 

A good day at school. 

Leftovers for dinner. 

Time at home. 

Time to rest. 

Time with Matt, Addy, Tobin, and Artemis. 

Beautiful Sunday.

April 12, 2026

Day 3,430

Thankful for:

Breakfast with friends. 

Delicious bagels. 

Good conversation. 

Laughter. 

Time to sleep at home. 

Matt's mom came over and brought good food and sweet treats. 

Amazing and thoughtful gifts..

Bagels for dinner. 

Time with Matt. 

Fire pit night.

April 11, 2026

Day 3,431

Thankful for: 

A good Saturday. 

Time to clean up. 

Time to rest. 

A fire pit night. 

Tasty snacks and a delicious ice cream cake. 

Time with my family. 

Sweet family, pup, and home.

April 10, 2026

Day 3,430

Thankful for: 

Friday. 

A good day at work. 

Kind co-workers. 

Family at work. 

Ice cream after work with Odette, Phia, and Patty. 

Pizza for dinner. 

Coming home to the sweetest family, pup, and home. 

A new crate for our bedroom. It was the first time we slept in bed since we got Artemis. 

A fun weekend ahead.