Blessings

This picture was taken a couple of weekends ago- when the weather was warm. Summer clothes were unpacked. The carousel started running at the park. It was so great. We've spent the last week under chilly, rainy clouds. But we've got sunny 70* weather in the forecast for next week. I can't wait. This week I'm also grateful for:

• The anniversary getaway Cori planned for us last weekend. He is so thoughtful and always takes care of our anniversary. It was great to have some one-on-one time with Sandy. And then, we had such a good time together in Chicago - I've almost got the post together to brag about all our fun. I'm grateful for all the things we enjoy doing together, as well as all our differences which make us a useful team.
• The last couple of weeks have felt like the eye of the storm to me, and I've tried to take advantage. Things are about to get pretty busy here again. I'm grateful for the time I've had to put my feet (and my brain, and my control issues) up. I feel ready to face it all. Our plans should crystalize in the next few days. I'm hoping to give a full report shortly.
• This little baby in my tummy. She is feisty, just like her sister was. She has even found some of Gracie's favorite places to repeatedly kick me.
• Gracie's experience in preschool this year. She has only four days left. We've decided not to enroll her early for kindergarten. Academically and socially she is on target to enter next year, but we feel that it will be more beneficial in the long run to keep her with her age group. We're not sure what her schooling will be like next year, as we are not sure where we will be come school time. But we are grateful for the time she was able to spend in a classroom with wonderful teachers this year.
• The Sabbath day. It always recharges me.