The weekends are appreciated a little bit more around here, now that Ry's in school. Sunday's are especially nice. Mike typically works six days a week, & in the last couple of months it's been about 7 days a week (yes, that means no days off!), so today's morning will be especially appreciated. We have no alarms to wake us, nowhere to rush to, just moving at our own pace. For that, I am thankful.
I think every morning I should wake, telling myself "let the wild rumpus start" because that's pretty much when it begins. Most the time it's a good wild rumpus. However, since Ry has started school, the boys have developed this lovely habit of driving each other crazy from about the time we pick up Ry until late afternoon. I think Covey is a tiny bit jealous that Ry spends his days at school. Once they snap out of their sibling funk, you'd never know they were fighting minutes before. Friends or fighting, it feels a bit like 'The Wild Things' around here & for that, I am thankful.
In three weeks, we are going on a vacation. It's been awhile. My brother is a team roper & will be in the World Series of Team Roping in Las Vegas, so we are going to watch him this year- very excited! We're also going a week early, so we can do some national park exploring. I'm very much looking forward to it & if anyone has traveling tips for that area, I'd love to hear them! We're thinking about Zion National Park, possibly Bryce Canyon (depending on snow) & Grand Canyon (the south rim). For this adventure, I am thankful.
Mike's been hunting the past 6 days. He returned early this morning, safe & sound. We are excited to have him back. Fortunately, we have lots of good family here to help out while he's gone (& when I have photo sessions, errands, editing, etc.!!). For his safe return & our incredibly helpful families, I am thankful.
One of my favorite things- the sun. This morning my car informed me it was 24 degrees outside, so the shining sun has been much needed. From inside our warm home, it doesn't look quite as cold outside. The sun also creates some beautiful shadows. For the sun, for our warm home, for these shadows, I am thankful.
Today I voted. Covey & Ella joined me; Rylee got to vote in his classroom. He was so excited about it. Unfortunately, or quite fortunately, I think he has my interest in politics. After Ry's vote, he received a flag sticker; after my vote, Covey got an "I voted" sticker. For all of this & voting especially, I am thankful.
