367. The amazing gift of nine days smoke-free for my dad, congratulations!!! And I loved hearing on the phone today that he's bucking the system and opting to improve his health naturally through his diet instead of with prescriptions. Takes a lot of courage and patience - so proud of you Dad!
368. An evening out at the McCormick Ranch Railroad Park, I love that place! We saw hundreds, maybe even a thousand families out enjoying the tail end of the holiday with ice cream, hot chocolate, lights and decorations, the carousel, and the train ride. Cheap entertainment and we all had so much fun! It's so rare to see that many people in Phoenix out enjoying the same thing - infants in baby carriers, toddlers running free, older kids giggling and snickering, grandkids, parents, grandparents, couples out on dates - so fulfilling to see the smiles of so many generations sharing time together.
369. A sweet friend of Lily's from school knocking at the front door to see if she can play, and Lily riding her scooter down the street with her friend back to her house. It's so intriguing to watch what happens as kids grow up and into themselves, yet it's still so hard to let it happen. I think with still having a younger sibling around I'm in such the habit of asking and telling both Emmy and Lily, "Do you need help with that? Are you okay? Watch out for that step!" But when I can bring myself to hold my tongue and take a step back (and recognize that although there are only four years between Lily and Emmy, there are miles between almost three years old and almost seven) I see such beauty, independence, and individuality.
370. A day without fits! Yahoo! Have to celebrate these moments when they happen:)
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