Spring Peepers

I am grateful for my daughter. I am grateful that I am seeing her grow and become stronger every day. I am grateful for a cacophony of spring peepers that sang her gently to sleep yesterday. I am grateful for cousins and aunt-cousins, and grandma-aunts. I am grateful that my Mom's surgery was successful and easy. I am grateful that her trip to the hospital was short. I am grateful for snack picnics in the sun. I am grateful for still moments forehead to forehead and cheek to cheek with the sun shining on us and eyes-closed mandalas.

Sleepy Babies

Today, I have many things to be grateful for. I am grateful for sleepy babies in polka dotted teddy bear pajamas! I am grateful for having had a good pregnancy. I am grateful that the summer was not too hot for my pregnancy! I am grateful for the satisfying feeling that comes with completing two projects. I am grateful for little smiles on MacKenzie's face when she is in that twilight space of sleepy. I am grateful to have a loving and supportive family. I am grateful that MacKenzie has a loving and supportive family. I am grateful that my husband apologizes when it is necessary, without expecting one in return. I am grateful that he is so kind and generous and caring. I am glad that MacKenzie and her Daddy have a loving relationship already. I am grateful that my mother is taking steps to organize her affairs. I am grateful that my mother and Chris' brother have quit smoking. I am grateful that MacKenzie is feeling better after her first virus. I am grateful for a roof over my head, heat through the winter, and food on our table. And I am grateful for my beautiful baby girl, MacKenzie!