For Today

Outside my window... Soft clouds all across the sky, an open sandbox and a yard strewn with toys. No sign of green buds on the trees yet.

I am thinking... of how to do better, be better; as a wife, as a mother, as a person overall.

From the learning rooms... Amy is thankful for bananas, Sarah is thankful for basketballs. Andrew is excited about the Wright brothers, and made many paper airplanes today.

I am thankful for... forgiveness and second chances.

From the kitchen... an invented concoction of funny little round noodles, peas and carrots, a handful of dill, and a cup or two of cottage cheese.

I am wearing... black knit capris and a blue capsleeve shirt.

I am reading... the Alaskan Gardener.

I am hoping... to get little guy healed this week, physically and at least for a little while, emotionally.

I am creating... still mulling over that doll I want to make for him.

I am praying... for God's mercy on the hearts of the new little ones, and his vengeance on those who hurt them.

Around the house... popsicle wrappers, colorful drawings, paper airplanes, and washed but not put away laundry.

One of my favorite things... when my husband brings me a treat home after a long day.

A few plans for the rest of the week... really just taking things one day at a time right now.