A beautiful, fall Saturday.

October 17, 2026

Day 3,504

Thankful for: 

A very good Saturday. 

Artemis had a good trick training class. 

A cold day. 

A beautiful fall day. 

Time at home. 

Time to clean. 

A nice walk with Artemis and Tobin. 

An easy dinner: bagels for Matt and Tobin; cereal for me. 

A fun day planned for Tobin tomorrow. 

Matt got a new vehicle today. I'm very happy for him. 

A good Friday.

October 16, 2026

Day 3,503

Thankful for: 

A day called Friday. 

A good day at school. 

Checking things off my to-do list. 

Sweet students. 

My job. 

My family. 

Chili for dinner. 

Matt and I had time alone because Addy was at a game, and Tobin was playing video games. 

Artemis' trick training class tomorrow morning. 

Tobin turned 14 today.

October 15, 2026

Day 3,502

Thankful for: 

My sweet son. He turned 14 today. It was a busy day, but it was a sweet celebration. 

I'm excited to celebrate with my entire family this weekend. 

Time with Addy and Tobin. 

Addy and I decorated for Tobin's birthday. We asked Tobin what he wanted for a theme, and he said 14. We understood the assignment and got all the 14 decorations we could find. 

Chipotle for dinner. It's Tobin's favorite. 

Four things on a Tuesday.

October 14, 2026

Day 3,501

Thankful for: 

Being busy. It means that I have a job, and children, and a dog, and food to cook for dinner. 

Tobin's birthday coming tomorrow. This is his last day as a 13 year old. 

He gave me one last hug before bed as a 13 year old. 

A fun weekend coming up. 

Good things on this Tuesday.

October 13, 2026

Day 3,500

Thankful for: 

A good day at work. Checking things off my to-do list. 

Sweet texts from Matt throughout the day. 

My dad came to my house to let Artemis out during the day. 

Sweet students. 

Sweet co-workers. 

Coming home to the house being cleaned up by Matt so I wouldn't have to come home and do it. 

I made a bunch of egg bites for the week. 

Time with Matt. 

Watching a show in bed with Matt. 

Artemis is going into heat, and she's been needy and sad. I'm not thankful for that, but I am thankful that we get to comfort her. 

A Monday off.

October 12, 2026

Day 3,499

Thankful for: 

A day off. 

Time alone with Matt. 

A morning nap on the couch. 

Fall things like pumpkins on my porch. 

A pretty blue sky today. 

A walk with Artemis and Adelyn. 

Time to relax. 

Treats for tomorrow. 

When I was making the treats for tomorrow, Artemis got scared of the mixer. I guess she had never heard it before. She was shaking and ran into the laundry room. Tobin sat and comforted her. I'm glad Tobin loves her so much. 

A short week this week. 

Lunch on the couch with Matt and a show.