Joy Dare, March 7 - Three Gifts in the Kitchen
763. Emmy's clothes strewn across the kitchen floor where she often strips down after school to change into a dance/princess dress. The trail starts at the threshold of the kitchen and ends in front of the kitchen counters where either Andy or I are getting dinner ready and she stops in for help to close up the back of her dress.
764. How uncluttered and put together I feel after the kitchen is cleaned up for the night, lunches are made and put in the fridge for the next day, and the over-counter lights are dimmed.
765. Grateful for Andy and I stopping to talk tonight in the kitchen while making lunches and prepping tomorrow's crock pot dinner; Andy sitting on the crux of the kitchen counter swinging his legs to and fro and I propped on our multi-purpose Ikea stool that I don't know what we would all do without, petting Molly as Andy and I talked about our future.
766. Cake pops yesterday, baklava today, and my sweet tooth in moderation:)
767. A picture is worth a thousand words, but in this case, just one for me for right now: Love
768. Surviving another late-night, late into the month budget session together. Not as late into the month as last time, and for this we are grateful.
769. Having money in the budget this month to cover unexpected dental work and car repairs.
770. 11-year engagement anniversary, remembering when it all began.
771. Getting my ring back from our favorite Flagstaff jeweler today. When Andy pulled it out of his pocket and gave it to me as he told the story of his conversation with Jeff, I felt like I was getting engaged all over again - giddy, and arms thrown around each other in embrace.
772. Arriving to work safely after a long drive way too early in the morning after getting way too little sleep the night before.
773. Inspiration from a friend to stay the course just when I needed it.
774. Opportunity.
775. Sending the CEO something I drafted today for approval before I sent it out and getting this response: Love it!
776. The most AMAZING tacos I've ever had, made right here in our kitchen tonight: Slow Cooker Pork Tacos. Andy made it in the crock pot, and I served it tonight with corn tortillas, cheddar cheese, the pork, shredded red cabbage, and a squeeze of lime juice. I was too hungry to cut the cilantro.
777. Finding Lily at school at the front office after a mix-up from our normal pick-up today. The time that I was without her for those few moments between the two felt like an eternity.
778. Reading in bed for a few minutes before turning out the light. It is such a great unwinder for me and I am so grateful for starting to do this again, even if I am a few blinks from slumber.
Karen~
ReplyDeleteYou ARE a writer...your words create vivid pictures and arouse strong emotions! Thank you for sharing your "gifts" with us!
Thank you, thank you, it is my pleasure, and thank you more than you know for being such a courageous artist!
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