Lest you think I always look at the glass half-empty…

Things I like (a good night’s sleep will do wonders for one’s outlook):

• Hot bread fresh out of the oven
• Getting packages in the mail
• When A wakes up and says, “It’s morning out my window.”
• C’s stories — she has a vivid imagination and is always willing to spin a yarn or two
• The way M is growing up into a beautiful, smart and kind young woman
• When Baby K is happy
• When the girls all play together well
• Not being so busy and over-scheduled so that my girls have time to play
• Flowers — cherry blossoms and hyacinths in spring, daisies and black-eyed susans in summer, chrysanthamums in fall, and the sunflowers by the side of the road
• Cake
• Cooking dinner
• Talking with a wonderful hubby who lets me rant and helps me figure out why things are bugging me. Also, late night talks in the dark before falling asleep.
• Monk
• A really good book that just captures my imagination
• Friends — both in person and via the web
• Time to do projects, to write, to myself, and with the girls
• Long, hot showers and long, hot bubble baths
• The sound of running water (preferrably outside)
• Perfect park days: not too hot or cold, not too windy, but just right for playing outside at the park

My life isn’t so bad after all. 🙂