Slow and perfect.

June 30, 2018
Day 640

     This is exactly how our day went. Lazy and lovely. It was quiet. It was slow. And it was wonderful. We spent this day relaxing in our home. There was an hour long bath. And this wasn't a "get clean" bath. It was a "just because" bath. There was popcorn made on the stove with sunflower oil and then drizzled with hot Kerrygold butter and sprinkled with salt. There was not one, but two movies. There were blankets. There were many, many kisses. There were lots of books. There was lots of reading. There might have been a quick cat nap. There was definitely tickling. There was lots of laughing. We like to rewind funny parts on movies and watch them many times over again. This day was beautiful and slow and perfect.

     I am thankful for it.

Gorgeous day with family.

June 29, 2018
Day 639

Tonight, I am thankful for these things:

1. A gorgeous day spent with family. We spent the day laughing, talking, swimming, and watching cute puppies and babies run around. I absolutely love spending time with family.

2. A fun evening with Matt's mom and the kids at a carnival.

3. I plan on staying in all day tomorrow. I love quiet days spent at home. I'm going to make it a good one with my babies.

4. A conversation with a good friend of mine this evening.

5. On the drive home from the carnival tonight, we saw a fox, some deer, and a opossum.

6. It's still June. There are still many days of summer left. I love summer time with my babies.

7. Higbee likes to jump up and kiss me right on the lips when we come home from anywhere. I never stop him.

8. Tomorrow is Matt's last shift before he has five days off in a row. I'm excited.

9. I love our home. It is my refuge.

10. I'm excited that tomorrow is Saturday and it will be too hot for anyone to play outside so we have to stay in all day. Days inside all cozy make me extremely happy.

Six things on a Thursday Night.

June 28, 2018
Day 638

Tonight, I am thankful for:

1. A fun late lunch date with my friend, Rebecca. Uncle Julio's is always delicious. And Rebecca is always good company.

2. I had a quick visit at Matt's grandparent's house the other day. It's always good to visit with them.

3. I went grocery shopping yesterday at Costco and Wegman's. I love having a fully stocked fridge and pantry. We've been making weekly menus. It helps us stick to buying just the things we need.

4. It was a beautiful evening last night.

5. I have the best family.

6. Tomorrow, we will have a fun day with more family and cousins.

Wednesday Ten.

June 27, 2018
Day 637

Here are the things I am thankful for today:

1. We went to visit my grandparents today. It's always good to see them.

2. We went down to the beach to put our toes in the sand.

3. We saw some pretty swans at the lake.

4. We had a nice lunch at my grandparents.

5. We played Uno.

6. The kids played on a giant fallen tree.

7. The kids and I had a nice dinner at Panera.

8. Higbee cuddled with me on the couch.

9. Tomorrow is a new day. With no mistakes in it.

10. I get to go out to eat tomorrow with a friend.

Safari Day.

June 26, 2018
Day 636

     Today was a fun day! We went to the Virginia Safari Park with Matt's mom. The kids loved it, but Tobin especially loved it. He loves animals so much. It was amazing to see their excited expressions when they saw animals that they had never seen before. They got to feed a giraffe and a ton of animals on the safari. Matt's mom brought a bunch of snacks along for the trip. She loves to take care of her family. It was an awesome experience, and I'm thankful we got to have such a special day.

55 days to be exact.

June 25, 2018
Day 635

Tonight, I am thankful for these things:

1. A productive day. We cleaned and organized.

2. Adelyn and Tobin played together all day nicely. They colored. They played pirates. They made a party for us. They are amazing beings.

3. Higbee ran a lot today. Matt cut the grass, and Higbee likes to be outside with Matt while he's cleaning up the grass clippings. He literally just runs across the yard as fast as he can. You can tell it's pure joy on his face.

4. I added books to my bookshelf today. Adding books to my book collection always makes me smile.

5. We had leftovers from Steph and Mario and Sue to eat for lunch and dinner today. It was a huge blessing.

6. Tomorrow, we are going to the Virginia Safari Park. The kids are very excited. Sue has purchased a ton of snacks and goodies for the trip. She sure knows how to make an outing a special occasion.

7. I love the smell of my home.

8. My husband kisses me and hugs me often. Sometimes, I get frustrated when he wants to stop me from what I'm doing to hug and kiss him, but I'm glad I have to him to remind me to stop. To kiss. To hug. And to enjoy the moment I'm in instead of worrying about my to do list.

9. It has been a mild summer so far. I like mild summers. Warm weather but not too hot.

10. The sunset was magnificent.

11. I love the smell of Higbee.

12. I love kisses from my babies. Adelyn has a slightly wet kiss. Tobin has a more pronounced pucker, and he kisses you square on the lips.

13. I'm so glad that I have so many days left of summer. 55 days to be exact. I'm going to make them count.

14. I'm going to eat ice cream right after I finish writing this. I'm going to eat it in bed while I watch a show. And I'm not ashamed to admit it.

15. I love phone conversations with my parents. They call because they still care about me so much. They care for me just as they did when I was their small child.

I don't deserve such happiness.

June 24, 2018
Day 634

I am thankful for:

-family.

-family dinners.

-family members who care when you're crying.

-my dad who took an entire day off to install water filters in our home so our water is safe to drink.

-my brother in law who has spent three days in a row fixing our vehicle so the brakes work properly.

-my sister who opens up her home to us to so we can shower and eat.

-my mother in law who cooked for us and packed up leftovers for us to take home because we can't cook at home right now.

-my sister in law who spent time chatting with me. It's always good to sit and talk.

-my brother in law who is the best at grilling food.

-my mom who is always there for me to talk and pray with me and for me.

-my brother. I will always love him.

-Higbee. I absolutely love and adore my dog. I love the way he smells, the way he looks at me, the way he purrs when I lay with him cuddle with him.

-our home. This home is a gift from God. I seriously can't believe that I live here sometimes.

-for lunch dates planned with my sister. Lunch and books. What could be better than that? I love bookstores.

-for things to be thankful for. My life is lovely. And I don't deserve such happiness.