496. Waking up Saturday morning to see that our homemade traps worked overnight to catch the infestation of fruit flies that we got from a half-eaten banana left on the kitchen counter one night during the week. What a relief.
497. The soft orange-pink glow of the sunrise filling up the house. Here was the view from the other side of the glass.
498. A great article on our Financial Counselor Victor Encinas' blog, "Diamonds In Your Yard, Not In The Sky." This article got Andy and I even more excited about making our first attempt at growing some vegetables this Spring, and inspired lofty ideas of a community farmer's market as well as thinking more about writing.
499. Smiles, jumps, hugs and hot dogs with Emmy at a visit to her old school for a snow day celebration.
500. The feel of Andy's breath on my cheek as he exhaled while we hugged and watched Emmy jump her little heart out on the bouncy at the celebration.
501. Knowing Lily is having the time of her life getting some big girl time with her friends Reese and Riley, and cousin Harlee.
502. A spontaneous visit with a neighbor who gave me a crash course on vegetable gardening. Nearly brought tears to my eyes to see a crown of broccoli poised so perfectly at the top of its plant - I honestly had no idea that it grew like that - and at being able to pluck a leaf of chard right out of the garden and munch on it while we talked.
503. Remembering that we have a juicer stashed in a little-used cabinet and pulling it out to juice fruit and veggies before they went bad. Also, I got such a thrill watching Emmy's eyes light up as she helped me stuff the pieces into the chute to then realize that this led to juice pouring down the spout. Emmy loved the orange juice, but the apple carrot - not so much.
504. Another week of planned lunches an dinners (and me getting to make the menu by myself at the house for a couple hours, sneaking a quick break to dance to Marvin Gaye).
505. That Andy and I are equal partners. I'm pretty sure I've mentioned this before, but I don't know what we would do if one of us didn't pitch in to get everything done day in and day out. I feel very grateful to have this balance in our relationship, that we seem to handle the give and take with stride with each week.
506. Getting to see Jake and Skype last night to wish him a wonderful first day of school today.
507. Realizing that I'm typing numbers of gratitude and gifts in the 500's! That makes me smile!
508. The rain lightly falling on the roof right now while I type.
509. An evening with just Lily and Emmy while Andy stayed at work for an event. They brought out in me belly laughs and appreciation for their help in the kitchen while we made breakfast for dinner. I even made it through bath time with a quiet voice and soft words that led to a peaceful bedtime. Bath time, for some reason or another, is usually very overwhelming for me. Not sure what happens, but it's a trigger, and the girls know this, and have perfected this most opportune time for button-pushing. But tonight was perfect, and I'm so grateful for this gift of a special night with them.
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