Things that will never get old

1. That very first sip of coffee at 6am.

2. A smidge of butter and a layer of peanut butter on toast with that coffee.

3. Calling my husband to hear his voice on his way into work.

4. Spying a hummingbird at the feeder in the early morning light.

5. Gently waking my kids and inhaling their sweet, sleepy scent as I give them good morning hugs.

6. Walking outside and being able to tell that it's going to be a gorgeous day.

7. Bringing my lunch outside later that day, and savoring the taste and good conversation.

8. Feeling productive yet not overwhelmed.

9. Seeing Rosie and her friend hop excitedly off the van after school, and seeing Buddy get caught up in the excitement, too.

10. Planning, preparing and cooking healthy, delicious suppers that my whole family enjoys.

11. Stretching my legs with a much-welcomed walk after supper, when the sun has lowered enough that it's not scorching my back.

12. Finally easing into bed under soft sheets and blankets and opening the book I'm currently into, getting lost in another world.


What never gets old in your life?

What I'm Thankful for this Week

This week I find myself thankful for:

1. Perfect, gorgeous weather three days in a row. I was outside as much as possible!

2. A planted garden. This is our biggest garden yet, and I can't wait to see what we yield from it. (More garden blog posts to come.)

3. Steve putting the kids to bed so that I can go on an hour long walk after supper, my favorite time of the day to do so. We give each other time to exercise because we realize its importance to our mental and physical health.

4. Sharing a glass of wine with Steve in the late afternoon sunshine, while he grills the steaks, with the kids running and shrieking around us.

5. Being able to eat lunch outside all 3 beautiful days in a row, and watching Buddy delight in it, also. I swear our lunch tastes ten times better when we're enjoying it under a bright blue sky and talking about the swallowtail butterfly that visits us every day!

No surprise here: all of the above involved being outside. I am a Goshen Girl through and through and when it's sunny and in the 70s with low humidity, you won't find me in the house.

I'll be out by the garden. Or pushing my kid on the swing. Or... anywhere but inside!