- 2 teenagers who can thoroughly clean a bathroom (my work as a mother may nearly be done)
- not only did nick make it possible for me to enjoy a community group ladies' night, he also lead the kids in cleaning while i was gone
- so much good time at the playground with various friends and siblings
- 2 plates of delicious goodies from addie. what a kind and beautiful lady.
- "mommy, i love you." - real live action rapunzel
- these inhale/exhale prayers continue to strengthen my soul.
- 7:22, 10:02, 11:14 prayers
- "you doing ok?" - eli
- more good stuff
- celebratory lunch with yaya and grandaddy in honor of nick's doctoral-ness. incredible meat! amazing pie! random stuff left in our pantry :)
- fall!!!! i love it so much.
- so much fun with the leaves and the wheelbarrow
- melissa and jay stopped by spur of the moment....feels like we're really neighbors ;)
- sharing buttermilk pie with laura lea
- emma's creative photoshop abilities (working on charts on a checker)
- my dad, sister, brother, nephew and aunt all made it to caroline's soccer game!
- taco soup at meme's
- Jesus is enough. post-it note reminders on one certain door.
- time with just emma (and getting to try the custard and cheese curds from culvers)
- the weight of the duvet..it's just right.
- early morning set up (it didn't last long as little ones woke up...but it was sweet for the moments that i had it!)
- series of super awesome airbnb guests
- weekly meal from our care team. it's unbelievable what a difference that makes as we foster.
- dinosaur PJs and krullers to share
- God is so faithful to speak through His word. a feast set before us...He welcomes us to come and eat!
- no matter how things are going in the world, our God will set things right...somehow, someday...He will straighten it all out.
- real live action rapunzel earned the last sticker on her sticker chart! (while simultaneously having her first night of going to bed without having a scream fest!)(currently working on the second night in a row!)
- Teen Advisor Podcast...right there with some of my other favorites
- peaceful easy trip to and from mississippi
- Nick's amazing accomplishment.
- the storefronts in madison, MS. classy.
- finding sneaky graduation ceremony selfies on my phone
- children who quickly accept apologies
- a cool teenager who let me borrow her shoes
- coffee + cinnamon rolls + time with molly
- lovely reminders of Africa, the Africa Mercy and friendship.
- nick had the waitress bring me a coke (in a fancy glass to boot)
- my capable, excellent-public-speaking, bow-tie wearing husband
- sunday afternoon post-nap trip to the park with lovely friends and mini-milkshakes on the way home
- when home school looks like this:
- even though the adjustment time wasn't so pretty, i'm thankful when disappointment ends with an afternoon/evening that was even better than i had planned for it to be
- lovely reminders that have come across my screen this week:
- blueberry krullers from amy in the mail!!
- watercolor art class with addie over zoom
- "we are completely filled with God as Christ's fullness overflows within us." - Colossians 2:10 ptp
- the pool has been blue and clear for quite a while now
- the right reminder at the right time
- amy and papa came to visit!
- papa's fried chicken. i'll never not be thankful.
- friends, family and games around the table
- great 2 days at preschool for real live action rapunzel
- a sticker chart that is filling up
- pedicures on the porch
- yaya and grandaddy's kindness and thoughtfulness and willingness to help in any way they can
- park time with the joneses
- front porch views - including sweet little girls playing peacefully on this side of the orange chalk line and papa fishing with emma
- real mail from beth!
- packages that find their destination (and quickly!)
- sharing the mundane with a valued friend over marco polo
- will reagan's take a moment song
- visit from the chase family
- how gabe and rachel are intentionally investing in their children
- a real live action rapunzel living in our house
- real live action rapunzel is super sweet so very much of the time
- witnessing the baptism of a lovely friend...and that nick was the one to baptize her!
- conversations about the favor of God (He has been so so good to me)
- another great day at CC
- delightful and delicious meal with yaya and grandaddy
- the hope of cooler weather
- answering a friend's airbnb questions
- nick's support, kindness, encouragement and willingness to do anything and everything he can to make my life the best it can be. i wish every wife could be loved by their husband the way i am.
