Gratitude at a Decent Hour

It feels so nice to be able to sit and write before midnight. Before the evening has passed into another day.

1. First I am grateful for the two-hour delay my kids had for school this morning. This extra time allowed me to visit with them much more than if I had to hurry them onto the bus, as well as to give them the treats I had bought for them.

2. I am grateful, after much trial and error, we discovered how to use a water whistle which, when used correctly, sounds amazingly like a bird singing in a rainforest. I pray neither drops theirs as each whistle is made of clay. I hate to see a fun toy become the source of tears!

3. I am grateful for my daughter's constant kisses at bedtime. This game used to annoy me because it was a blatant delay tactic but, since my return, it's sweet and wonderful. Let's see how long it remains this way! (LOL)

4. I am grateful to back in my wifi-enabled home as a week's worth of clothes spins in the dryer.

5. Lastly, I am happy to be nestled in the comfort of my king-size bed once again. Yup, heated mattress pad, fleece sheets and all! Good night y'all! ;-)