It’s been raining a good portion of the night and morning and as much as I love the scent and sound of rain, I did not like all the floor-shaking thunder that came with it! WOW!

Today I Am Grateful:

1: for the scent of rain – it always mellows my mood and lifts my spirits
2: for the beautiful view of the full moon I had last night while enjoying the scent of rain
3: for taking more time off-line for myself
4: for actually posting on my blog – Scribo Ergo Sum – I Write, Therefore I Am – I’ve posted my contributions to the Zentangle Weekly Challenges from I Am The Diva and this week, I even got my entry in early enough that it should be included in the video clip she makes of all the week’s entries when her life allows her to do so
5: that I have been letting my creative side come back out while trying my hand at making Zentangles
6: that all last week I got to “sleep in” till about 9 AM instead of getting up at 7 AM to get the boys to school – mom is grateful for summer break!!
7: for sleep when it’s had because so far this week my sleep pattern has gotten way out of wack!
8: for quiet times like right now – the boys are both asleep still and the hubby is out with his parents for a little while
9: for love, friendship and loyalty
10: for the newest member of our family – 4 month old kitty named Smokey! We’ve had him for a week and a half now and it’s amazing how much he’s just fit right in like he’s always been here!