Lately I’ve been thankful for the opportunity to help others by sharing my story, conversations about volcanoes with my squirmy almost-7-year-old, healthy fast-food lunches on the go, tradition passed down through generations, local theater teachers who invest in and inspire my girl, fried rice for breakfast, backyard grass and warm spring afternoons, unplugged weekends and times of rest, friends who hold hands, unexpected hot air balloon sightings on the way…
I woke up this morning to two sick kids. We are on day 9 of staying indoors because of fevers, and Joe’s flu has turned into pneumonia. All I want to do is complain about it. So it’s the perfect time to make a gratitude list. Here are a few things I’ve been thankful for lately: Best friends who happen to be brother and sister. Creativity and ingenuity. (Joe, why…
Lately I’ve been thankful for… Courage to take the training wheels off, early school drop-offs redeemed by skies on fire, 70-degree weather, palms trees, and big wheels. For time getting to know great-grandma, and time to sleep off bad food reactions. For a full day of learning and dreaming with a new friend, and a fancier place to dream at night. What are you thankful for lately?
Lately I’m thankful for cool evenings watching little guys swing big bats. For boot weather and shopping for vintage goodies on Instagram. For museums that expand our minds and let us get our hands dirty. For finishing off our baseball season with friends and gum. For starting the offseason with Dr. Seuss in the backyard, and endless games of croquet. For new friends at the farm, and game night shenanigans.…
Lately I’ve been thankful for high socks and hitting lessons. For mini harvests, and new seeds to sow. And for those who stand by you no matter what. What are you thankful for lately?
Leila and I were driving down the highway yesterday and all of a sudden she started listing off all the things she’s thankful for. At the end of it, she was so happy it was if she might burst. It was a quick reminder that giving thanks always leads to joy. In that spirit, here are a few things I’m thankful for lately. Sweet girl helping me feel better when…
Lately I’ve been thankful for… Simple snacks. Dreaming of a home with chickens. Impromptu scavenger hunts. Gluten-free cones at Frost. Socks that give me confidence to race. Catching up with an old friend by running 3 miles through the mud. Making new friends by holding hands and getting bruised together. Nourishing colors straight from our garden. Backyard casting practice. New-to-me treasures from the consignment shop (and a little hand trying…