Long, lazy morning.

January 17, 2026

Day 3,257

Thankful for: 

Being able to sleep in. 

A long, lazy morning. 

Making good food for my family and for another family. It's always feels good to do something kind for someone. 

Pasta in a pot for dinner, lots of broccoli, and fresh bread. 

Popsicles. 

Winter. 

It's still January. 

It's still winter. 

Laughing with my kids. 

Cuddling with Matt on the couch. 

Two more days off after this. 

Talking with my mom on the phone. 

A good Friday.

January 16, 2026

Day 3,256

Thankful for: 

A good Friday. 

A good day at work. 

Cold air. 

Grocery shopping after work. 

Coming home the best family and home. 

"Sanderson Surprise" for dinner. 

A late night workout at the gym. 

Three days off after today. 

Warm milk with just a little bit of chocolate in it before bed. 

Time to sleep. 

Extra time with Adelyn.

January 15, 2026

Day 3,255

Beautiful winter light. 

I left work early and picked Adelyn up from school early. 

We got something to eat. 

We went shopping. 

We talked. 

Matt, Addy, Tobin, and I played games before dinner. 

We had an easy dinner. 

We all went to bed early. 

Matt and I watched a new show together in bed. 

Tomorrow is Friday. 

We have a long weekend coming up. 

I got a new lamp for my library/hobby room. It's my favorite room now. 

The glowing forest.

January 14, 2026

Day 3,254

Thankful for: 

Good winter light. 

The forest. 

How winter light makes the forest glow. 

Home. 

A good job. 

My family. 

A long weekend coming soon. 

A good workout. 

Time with Matt. 

Time to sleep. 

Comfy bed.

January 13, 2025

Day 3,253

Thankful for: 

A good morning. 

My bed is so comfy. 

A good day at work. 

Cold air. 

A good meeting. 

Dinner with my sister. 

Time to rest. 

Tomorrow is Wednesday already. 

Pink sunsets.

January 12, 2025

Day 3,252

Thankful for: 

A good Monday. 

Sweet students. 

Sweet co-workers. 

A pretty sky. 

Pink sunsets. 

Good food for dinner. 

Going to the gym even when I'm tired. 

Time with Matt. 

Time to sleep. 

The kids had friends over for dinner. It's nice for them to have friends over. 

Good light. Cold air.

January 11, 2026

Day 3,251

Thankful for: 

A good day. 

Fresh groceries. 

Hugs and kisses from my kids. 

Dancing and listening to music with Addy and Tobin. 

Celebrating Mario on his birthday today. 

Great food. 

Time together talking and remembering good times. 

Beautiful light today. 

Cold air. 

Our warm and cozy home. 

Time alone. 

A fresh Monday starting tomorrow.