March 31, 2019
Day 914
Thankful for:
Sundays where I get to cook and eat good food.
cheese.
all kinds of cheese.
wine.
dinner with good friends.
homemade ice cream.
nights spent in bed with my husband.
Sunday, March 31, 2019
Saturday, March 30, 2019
Days spent entirely at home.
March 30, 2019
Day 913
Thankful for:
days spent entirely at home.
days when I don't have to drive anywhere at all.
wind in the trees.
the big bed to myself.
Saturdays.
tea and cookies.
Day 913
Thankful for:
days spent entirely at home.
days when I don't have to drive anywhere at all.
wind in the trees.
the big bed to myself.
Saturdays.
tea and cookies.
Friday, March 29, 2019
Friday night fire pit nights.
March 29, 2019
Day 912
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
fire pits.
hot dogs roasted over the fire pit for dinner.
smores.
beer.
a lovely evening at home in the woods.
my husband.
my children.
my dog.
spider eyes at night.
the crunch of gravel under my feet.
Day 912
Thankful for:
Friday nights.
fire pits.
hot dogs roasted over the fire pit for dinner.
smores.
beer.
a lovely evening at home in the woods.
my husband.
my children.
my dog.
spider eyes at night.
the crunch of gravel under my feet.
Thursday, March 28, 2019
Thursday Nights.
March 28, 2019
Day 911
Thankful for:
Thursday nights.
things to be thankful for.
time to lay in bed and sleep.
the smell of Higbee.
the brown of his eyes.
Day 911
Thankful for:
Thursday nights.
things to be thankful for.
time to lay in bed and sleep.
the smell of Higbee.
the brown of his eyes.
Wednesday, March 27, 2019
Thankful for days.
March 27, 2019
Day 910
Thankful that even if today wasn't perfect, I can start over tomorrow morning. I'm thankful that with each new morning, comes new opportunities to do things right. With each new morning comes new opportunities to do things better than before. With each new morning comes new opportunities to make my life whatever I want to make it. Tomorrow, I can decide to be a runner. I can decide to be a better wife and mother and daughter and sister. I can decide to be a better teacher than I was today. I can decide to be a better person than I was today. It's a good feeling knowing that with the dawn of a new day tomorrow, it truly is a new day. And I can make it whatever I want to make it.
I'm going to make it a good one.
Thankful for days.
Day 910
Thankful that even if today wasn't perfect, I can start over tomorrow morning. I'm thankful that with each new morning, comes new opportunities to do things right. With each new morning comes new opportunities to do things better than before. With each new morning comes new opportunities to make my life whatever I want to make it. Tomorrow, I can decide to be a runner. I can decide to be a better wife and mother and daughter and sister. I can decide to be a better teacher than I was today. I can decide to be a better person than I was today. It's a good feeling knowing that with the dawn of a new day tomorrow, it truly is a new day. And I can make it whatever I want to make it.
I'm going to make it a good one.
Thankful for days.
Tuesday, March 26, 2019
Chocolate Cake
March 26, 2019
Day 909
Thankful for:
blueberries
strawberries
oatmeal in the morning
coffee and cream
tea
chocolate cake and ice cream
Matt's mom's birthday
chicken curry for dinner
rice with lots of gravy on it
the feeling of getting things done
tomorrow is Wednesday
cool air
blue sky
flowers blooming
flowers on my windowsill
Higbee running in the backyard
kisses from my baby and my husband
Day 909
Thankful for:
blueberries
strawberries
oatmeal in the morning
coffee and cream
tea
chocolate cake and ice cream
Matt's mom's birthday
chicken curry for dinner
rice with lots of gravy on it
the feeling of getting things done
tomorrow is Wednesday
cool air
blue sky
flowers blooming
flowers on my windowsill
Higbee running in the backyard
kisses from my baby and my husband
Monday, March 25, 2019
Coffee and cream.
March 25, 2019
Day 908
Thankful for:
Mondays.
The feeling of a new week ahead of me.
dinner in the instant pot.
venison.
my "home" clothes. When I come home, I change into clothes that I would never want anyone to see me in. They are ugly, but they are comfortable.
coffee and cream. It's bitter and it's creamy, and it's delicious.
the sound of Higbee chewing on his antler in bed.
showers in the morning.
hugs and kisses from my babies.
Day 908
Thankful for:
Mondays.
The feeling of a new week ahead of me.
dinner in the instant pot.
venison.
my "home" clothes. When I come home, I change into clothes that I would never want anyone to see me in. They are ugly, but they are comfortable.
coffee and cream. It's bitter and it's creamy, and it's delicious.
the sound of Higbee chewing on his antler in bed.
showers in the morning.
hugs and kisses from my babies.
Sunday, March 24, 2019
The feeling of Sunday mornings.
March 24, 2019
Day 907
Thankful for:
Sundays with family.
a fun time at an escape room with Matt's mom, Steph, Mario, and Matt.
spending time at Patty's.
the feeling of Sunday mornings.
time to lay in bed and watch Seinfeld.
hot tea.
ice cream.
the sound of Higbee breathing in my bed.
the sound of the wind blowing through the trees in our forest.
Day 907
Thankful for:
Sundays with family.
a fun time at an escape room with Matt's mom, Steph, Mario, and Matt.
spending time at Patty's.
the feeling of Sunday mornings.
time to lay in bed and watch Seinfeld.
hot tea.
ice cream.
the sound of Higbee breathing in my bed.
the sound of the wind blowing through the trees in our forest.
Saturday, March 23, 2019
It was a grand day.
March 23, 2019
Day 906
Thankful for a lovely day at home with my family. Matt, the kids, and I went to Home Depot to get some stuff for the house. Then we came home and pulled old bushes and cleaned up the front of our house. We spent the entire day outside, and it was lovely. We got dirty. We dug in the dirt. We planted lavender. The air was so crisp and clear and cool. The sky was blue. The trees looked happy. It was a grand day. Thankful for it.
Day 906
Thankful for a lovely day at home with my family. Matt, the kids, and I went to Home Depot to get some stuff for the house. Then we came home and pulled old bushes and cleaned up the front of our house. We spent the entire day outside, and it was lovely. We got dirty. We dug in the dirt. We planted lavender. The air was so crisp and clear and cool. The sky was blue. The trees looked happy. It was a grand day. Thankful for it.
Friday, March 22, 2019
Lemons and Limes.
March 22, 2019
Day 905
Thankful for:
-Luray Caverns.
-the drive through the mountains.
-the sky.
-clouds.
-Seinfeld.
-mugs with tea and honey.
-lemons and limes.
-apples with almond butter.
-phone calls with my family.
Day 905
Thankful for:
-Luray Caverns.
-the drive through the mountains.
-the sky.
-clouds.
-Seinfeld.
-mugs with tea and honey.
-lemons and limes.
-apples with almond butter.
-phone calls with my family.
Thursday, March 21, 2019
Rocks.
March 21, 2019
Day 904
Thankful for:
Thursday mornings.
the weekend is so much closer.
I have a field trip to Luray Caverns tomorrow with my students.
I love the drive to Luray Caverns. It's so beautiful.
rocks.
Seinfeld.
time to lay in bed and relax.
Day 904
Thankful for:
Thursday mornings.
the weekend is so much closer.
I have a field trip to Luray Caverns tomorrow with my students.
I love the drive to Luray Caverns. It's so beautiful.
rocks.
Seinfeld.
time to lay in bed and relax.
Wednesday, March 20, 2019
Things to be thankful for.
March 20, 2019
Day 903
Thankful for:
...recess time. I love to sit and talk with my friend, Heidi.
...lunch time.
...kisses from Tobin at school.
...hugs from Adelyn at school.
...evenings at home with my family.
...Seinfeld.
...the weekend is coming.
...the library.
...Wonderful Reading Wednesdays with my students.
...The Phantom Tollbooth.
...things to be be thankful for.
Day 903
Thankful for:
...recess time. I love to sit and talk with my friend, Heidi.
...lunch time.
...kisses from Tobin at school.
...hugs from Adelyn at school.
...evenings at home with my family.
...Seinfeld.
...the weekend is coming.
...the library.
...Wonderful Reading Wednesdays with my students.
...The Phantom Tollbooth.
...things to be be thankful for.
Tuesday, March 19, 2019
Math Club.
March 19, 2019
Day 902
Thankful for:
math club.
students excited for math club.
a day called Tuesdays.
cool weather.
the drive to my house.
the driveway up to our home.
our home.
my family.
Day 902
Thankful for:
math club.
students excited for math club.
a day called Tuesdays.
cool weather.
the drive to my house.
the driveway up to our home.
our home.
my family.
Monday, March 18, 2019
New days every day.
March 18, 2019
Day 901
Thankful for:
new days every day.
100 days until summer vacation.
time to sleep.
my children.
my husband.
my parents.
Seinfeld.
time to hold Adelyn and Tobin.
time to read.
Day 901
Thankful for:
new days every day.
100 days until summer vacation.
time to sleep.
my children.
my husband.
my parents.
Seinfeld.
time to hold Adelyn and Tobin.
time to read.
Sunday, March 17, 2019
Corned Beef and Cabbage.
March 17, 2019
Day 900
Thankful for:
corned beef and cabbage and potatoes.
Irish soda bread.
Guiness.
freshly baked cookies and ice cream.
time with family.
time to sleep.
Day 900
Thankful for:
corned beef and cabbage and potatoes.
Irish soda bread.
Guiness.
freshly baked cookies and ice cream.
time with family.
time to sleep.
Saturday, March 16, 2019
Family Dance.
March 16, 2019
Day 899
Thankful for:
a successful family dance at school.
a fun night with family.
a long drive with my husband.
burgers with cheese and bacon.
time to lay in bed and sleep.
a great Saturday.
Day 899
Thankful for:
a successful family dance at school.
a fun night with family.
a long drive with my husband.
burgers with cheese and bacon.
time to lay in bed and sleep.
a great Saturday.
Friday, March 15, 2019
Long baths.
March 15, 2019
Day 898
Thankful for:
long baths.
time to lay in my bed.
the smell of my house.
the smell of my bed.
the feel of Higbee's fur under my hands.
the way it feels on a Friday night before a weekend.
Day 898
Thankful for:
long baths.
time to lay in my bed.
the smell of my house.
the smell of my bed.
the feel of Higbee's fur under my hands.
the way it feels on a Friday night before a weekend.
Thursday, March 14, 2019
Allergy Medication.
March 14, 2019
Day 897
Thankful for allergy medication; for Tobin and for Higbee. Thankful for relief for poor Higbee boy. Thankful for a great visit to a new veterinarian. Thankful for the wind. Thankful for a lovely day. Thankful that more lovely days are coming. Thankful for a fun day Saturday coming up. Thankful for a successful day. Thankful for completed work and things crossed off checklists. Thankful for time to rest now. I'm tired, and I can't wait to rest.
Day 897
Thankful for allergy medication; for Tobin and for Higbee. Thankful for relief for poor Higbee boy. Thankful for a great visit to a new veterinarian. Thankful for the wind. Thankful for a lovely day. Thankful that more lovely days are coming. Thankful for a fun day Saturday coming up. Thankful for a successful day. Thankful for completed work and things crossed off checklists. Thankful for time to rest now. I'm tired, and I can't wait to rest.
Wednesday, March 13, 2019
These are the days that matter.
March 13, 2019
Day 896
It is on days like these, where my brain is foggy, when I'm so exhausted, when I just don't feel like I can make it another step that I question what exactly it is I do here. Why do I write? No one reads. It's just me and my words and that's all. It's on these days that I tell myself that it's because it's just me that I must continue writing. These words matter.
Here's what I want to remember about today:
Here are the things that made it good and lovely:
Here are the things that melted my heart and made me happy to be alive:
1. Putting Tobin to bed. I like to cuddle with him after we say prayers. Tonight, he put his little hand on my check several times and left it there. Words weren't needed. Just that little hand. He loves me. And that is a great and miraculous something. A little boy named, Tobin, loves me. I am his mama. And he is my son. It's something grand. And I don't deserve it.
He noticed I took off my glasses so we could cuddle better, and he didn't see where I put them. So he asked me, "Mama, did you take off your eyes?" To which I replied, "I did." Then he took them from me and put them on his nightstand so I didn't have to hold them.
Cuddling with Tobin makes my heart feel warm and cozy.
2. Putting Adelyn to bed. She likes to talk and laugh and think about things. She asks lots of questions. She tells me about everything going on in her life. She jokes and smiles. His eyes are blue, her teeth look like little adult teeth, and she's growing up so quickly it makes my head spin. But then, there was this: She wants to go to an American Girl tea party at the library in a few weeks. I said I didn't know if I could take her. I told her maybe her Tante could take her with Sophia. She told me that Sophia didn't have a real American Girl doll. Then she said that maybe she could, "tell the library woman and man that it's not a real American Girl doll, but Sophia is 6 and she just doesn't know."
Thankful for my lighthouse, Adelyn.
Thankful for my fennec fox, Tobin.
Day 896
It is on days like these, where my brain is foggy, when I'm so exhausted, when I just don't feel like I can make it another step that I question what exactly it is I do here. Why do I write? No one reads. It's just me and my words and that's all. It's on these days that I tell myself that it's because it's just me that I must continue writing. These words matter.
Here's what I want to remember about today:
Here are the things that made it good and lovely:
Here are the things that melted my heart and made me happy to be alive:
1. Putting Tobin to bed. I like to cuddle with him after we say prayers. Tonight, he put his little hand on my check several times and left it there. Words weren't needed. Just that little hand. He loves me. And that is a great and miraculous something. A little boy named, Tobin, loves me. I am his mama. And he is my son. It's something grand. And I don't deserve it.
He noticed I took off my glasses so we could cuddle better, and he didn't see where I put them. So he asked me, "Mama, did you take off your eyes?" To which I replied, "I did." Then he took them from me and put them on his nightstand so I didn't have to hold them.
Cuddling with Tobin makes my heart feel warm and cozy.
2. Putting Adelyn to bed. She likes to talk and laugh and think about things. She asks lots of questions. She tells me about everything going on in her life. She jokes and smiles. His eyes are blue, her teeth look like little adult teeth, and she's growing up so quickly it makes my head spin. But then, there was this: She wants to go to an American Girl tea party at the library in a few weeks. I said I didn't know if I could take her. I told her maybe her Tante could take her with Sophia. She told me that Sophia didn't have a real American Girl doll. Then she said that maybe she could, "tell the library woman and man that it's not a real American Girl doll, but Sophia is 6 and she just doesn't know."
Thankful for my lighthouse, Adelyn.
Thankful for my fennec fox, Tobin.
Tuesday, March 12, 2019
A quiet night at home.
March 12, 2019
Day 895
Thankful for:
the blue sky
the color of the clouds in the morning
a beautiful drive to work
Higbee
my children
Tobin talking in his sleep
kisses from my kids at bedtime
time to get stuff done for school
texts from my husband
dinner out to celebrate Tobin graduating from his Little Vet School
after this Saturday, I'll be able to relax a little bit
a quiet night at home in my house that I love so much
Day 895
Thankful for:
the blue sky
the color of the clouds in the morning
a beautiful drive to work
Higbee
my children
Tobin talking in his sleep
kisses from my kids at bedtime
time to get stuff done for school
texts from my husband
dinner out to celebrate Tobin graduating from his Little Vet School
after this Saturday, I'll be able to relax a little bit
a quiet night at home in my house that I love so much
Monday, March 11, 2019
Mondays.
March 11, 2019
Day 894
Thankful for:
Mondays.
fresh starts.
children to love.
students to love.
a bed to lay in at night.
hot tea.
The Office.
coming home to my husband and babies.
a good day at school.
stuff to look forward to tomorrow.
time to sleep.
Day 894
Thankful for:
Mondays.
fresh starts.
children to love.
students to love.
a bed to lay in at night.
hot tea.
The Office.
coming home to my husband and babies.
a good day at school.
stuff to look forward to tomorrow.
time to sleep.
Sunday, March 10, 2019
Sundays at home.
March 10, 2019
Day 893
Thankful for:
delicious dinners
kebabs
chick peas and potatoes
ice cream
tea
time to climb trees
the view from the trees
time to relax with family
a clean house
baby Odette
Day 893
Thankful for:
delicious dinners
kebabs
chick peas and potatoes
ice cream
tea
time to climb trees
the view from the trees
time to relax with family
a clean house
baby Odette
Saturday, March 9, 2019
Candied Pecans.
March 9, 2019
Day 892
Thankful for:
a super fun day with my mom and my sister.
drives to Baltimore.
comedy shows.
ice cream sundaes.
hot fudge.
candied pecans.
good salad.
so much laughter.
butter.
Day 892
Thankful for:
a super fun day with my mom and my sister.
drives to Baltimore.
comedy shows.
ice cream sundaes.
hot fudge.
candied pecans.
good salad.
so much laughter.
butter.
Friday, March 8, 2019
Extra long baths
March 8, 2019
Day 891
Thankful for:
extra long baths
french fries
movies
cuddles
kisses
children to call my own
bed
Day 891
Thankful for:
extra long baths
french fries
movies
cuddles
kisses
children to call my own
bed
Thursday, March 7, 2019
Wonderful and wild.
March 7, 2019
Day 890
Thankful for a day called Thursday. Thankful for good friends. Thankful that after a hard day, I get to drive home to the wonderful and wild woods. It's a lovely life we live here. I don't deserve it.
Day 890
Thankful for a day called Thursday. Thankful for good friends. Thankful that after a hard day, I get to drive home to the wonderful and wild woods. It's a lovely life we live here. I don't deserve it.
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
They are mine and I am theirs.
March 6, 2019
Day 889
Thankful for cuddles in bed with my baby. Thankful for serious talks with Tobin about serious things, but his voice is still babyish, so it makes my heart feel full and happy. Thankful for my daughter. She writes little notes in her notebook to me that say: "I love you, mama," and "BFFs forever!" It makes my heart sing that I have a little girl who loves me. And a little boy who loves me. And they are mine and I am theirs and we are each others. It's beautiful. This life is so lovely, and I am so undeserving of such beauty and happiness and peace and love. Thankful for this beautiful life.
Day 889
Thankful for cuddles in bed with my baby. Thankful for serious talks with Tobin about serious things, but his voice is still babyish, so it makes my heart feel full and happy. Thankful for my daughter. She writes little notes in her notebook to me that say: "I love you, mama," and "BFFs forever!" It makes my heart sing that I have a little girl who loves me. And a little boy who loves me. And they are mine and I am theirs and we are each others. It's beautiful. This life is so lovely, and I am so undeserving of such beauty and happiness and peace and love. Thankful for this beautiful life.
Tuesday, March 5, 2019
New starts tomorrow.
March 5, 2019
Day 888
Thankful for:
extra long, extra hot baths after work.
tacos.
salsa.
milkshakes.
productive meetings.
a job.
my children.
my husband.
Higbee.
my home.
a good Tuesday.
new starts tomorrow.
time to sleep tonight.
Day 888
Thankful for:
extra long, extra hot baths after work.
tacos.
salsa.
milkshakes.
productive meetings.
a job.
my children.
my husband.
Higbee.
my home.
a good Tuesday.
new starts tomorrow.
time to sleep tonight.
Monday, March 4, 2019
My mother.
March 4, 2019
Day 887
Tonight, I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful that I can call her anytime. I am thankful that we can celebrate her birthday. I am thankful that I can call her mama and best friend. I am thankful that she loves my children. Thankful for nights spent out with her for her birthday. Thankful to have a person as lovely as my mom to call my mother and family.
Day 887
Tonight, I am thankful for my mom. I am thankful that I can call her anytime. I am thankful that we can celebrate her birthday. I am thankful that I can call her mama and best friend. I am thankful that she loves my children. Thankful for nights spent out with her for her birthday. Thankful to have a person as lovely as my mom to call my mother and family.
Sunday, March 3, 2019
Rainy Sundays.
March 3, 2019
Day 886
Thankful for:
Sundays.
Rain.
Days where we don't leave the house all day.
Days where we don't get out of our pajamas all day.
Higbee.
Movies.
Popcorn.
A cleaned house.
A new week starting tomorrow.
Buds on the trees.
Cold air.
Winter weather is sticking around.
Seinfeld.
Mugs of tea.
Day 886
Thankful for:
Sundays.
Rain.
Days where we don't leave the house all day.
Days where we don't get out of our pajamas all day.
Higbee.
Movies.
Popcorn.
A cleaned house.
A new week starting tomorrow.
Buds on the trees.
Cold air.
Winter weather is sticking around.
Seinfeld.
Mugs of tea.
Saturday, March 2, 2019
Chips and Salsa.
March 2, 2019
Day 885
Thankful for:
Saturdays.
Impromptu birthday dinners.
Tacos.
Chips and salsa.
Queso fresco.
Sour cream.
Birthday cake.
Ice cream.
Time with family.
Seinfeld.
Day 885
Thankful for:
Saturdays.
Impromptu birthday dinners.
Tacos.
Chips and salsa.
Queso fresco.
Sour cream.
Birthday cake.
Ice cream.
Time with family.
Seinfeld.
Friday, March 1, 2019
The first day of March.
March 1, 2019
Day 884
Thankful for:
snow days.
time at home with my babies.
Seinfeld.
birthday party plans.
birthday party dinner plans.
the first day of March.
the first day of a new month.
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