Brain Freeeeeeze

In honor of the low 80s temperature, and making it halfway through the week...we celebrated with a quick trip to 7-11 for Slurpees after school today. Brain freeze was worth it.

The best sound on earth

Tonight I am grateful for the sound of my children laughing...how wonderful, especially  when they are giggling with each other.

Our lawn away from home

Directly across from our home is a stretch  of city property in the shape of a triangle. It isn't an official park, but it is always beautifully cared for. Since we live on a small lot we consider it our extended front lawn and this piece of land has seen a lot first bike rides, picnics, games of hide n seek, lemonade stands, treasure hunts and much more. This evening it hosts a neighborhood baseball game with a pitcher (Dom), a hitter and two outfielders. I am often thankful for this great space, but especially on a sunny Spring evening.

A good day for a mantra

It is no secret that I don't care for rainy days, but in the Pacific NW we know the rain is the main reason for such greenery that we enjoy most of the year.  So, I have to appreciate the rain on this Sunday. 

Today's mantra?

  "April showers bring May flowers."

Weed therapy

After meeting significant disappointment this morning with a personal achievement, I have been in a funk all day.  A few hours ago I made a choice...it was either raiding the frig and kitchen cabinets like a mad women or tackling a garden bed in need of a good weeding.  Now I stand here with a feeling of true accomplishment, and a large pile of weeds.

Just couldn't help myself

Because the flowers in my garden fill me with so much joy and gratitude, it is a constant challenge not to include a different flower daily on my 365grateful blog.  I wasn't able to fight the urge today though when I came home to smiling poppies in bloom.

It's a matter of timing

I saw this hanging up in an office at work today at the exact moment when I needed it the most.  I love when that happens.