1. Catching up…Finally!!!

2. Laughing and giggling like crazy

3. More laughing and giggling

4. More conspiring…How fun!

5. A warm reminder that my husband is more kind than I give him credit for

6. Walking and talking with Logan and the dog…Without fail, our best conversations happen while walking.

7. Cancelling a dreaded appointment…Yay!!!

8. Carpooling

9. Our garden…It’s coming along slowly but surely.

10. Logan and Ellie having ice cream for dinner…As someone who is passionate about food, I must admit that this pains me. As Logan would say “There’s more of that good parenting”. Lol Man, do I love that boy!!!

1. Monday. I like Mondays. It’s a good day for getting things done around the house, which is a fabulous way to start the week.

2. My husband is at school and my son is at a friend’s house, so it’s just me and my dog for a little while. I enjoy alone time, but I will also enjoy them coming home.

3. Not letting myself get overwhelmed. It is what it is. It sounds so simple, but it’s not!

4. Saying hard truths without being hurtful

5. Reading all the wonderful gratitude lists…It’s so uplifting!

6. Expanding consciousness

7. Good ideas

8. The Beatles…Seriously. Logan and I have so much fun listening to their music! I know their songs will always remind me of him, and hopefully they will always remind him of me. <3

9. Hugs. Lots and lots of hugs.

10. Balance. I haven't found it yet, but I feel like I'm getting closer all the time!

1. Being okay with what is…

2. The chance to tell people how much they mean to you

3. The opportunity to show my art

4. Being inspired to try something new

5. A happy email…My message sent through the universe was received!!!

6. My dog

7. Scheduling Logan’s assessment

8. Mint tea

9. Conspiring

10. Love

1. Quiet mornings

2. Wayne took Logan to a swim meet, and I decided to stay home. I am grateful for text messaging, so they can keep me up to speed on what’s happening.

3. Solitude. Much needed time to just be… <3

4. I am grateful that my family understands that I have to take care of myself. Logan will be glad to come home to a mom who is refreshed. (And maybe some strawberry shortcake!)

5. My dog…She seems to enjoy the quiet morning as much as I do (as long as she's had her breakfast).

6. Deep, deep gratitude in the midst of heartache

7. Sharing my art

8. Daily talks with my mom

9. Much needed rain…even though it's put a damper on my planting plans :)

10. Sending a message through the universe

1. I am so grateful that I was able to spend some time with Ruth, and to meet her awesome husband!

2. It was extra special because Kylia was there. I was hoping she would be!

3. Wayne and Logan came with me and we ate lunch at The Barn…I haven’t been there in 20 years!

4. Reading old Good Lists! I’ve missed the chocolate lab that Crystal drew for me!!!

5. My dear friend Lucy. <3 She told me about Good List Daily…AND she suggested that I talk to Ruth about homeschooling.

6. I don't know if I can adequately express the profound gratitude that I feel for all that has transpired since I took that advice and messaged Ruth to ask her about homeschooling…That was April of 2010. I took Logan out of school and have been successfully facilitating his education. It has been pure bliss. It's been such a gift to have Ruth as a cheerleader, always there to share in our joys and to ease our fears.

7. Showing Wayne and Logan where I went to school

8. The way Logan understands and comforts me

9. Keeping anxiety in check for the long drive…

10. Coming home to a happy dog <3

1. Planting tomatoes

2. Slow but sure progress

3. Being barefoot in the grass

4. My little Mantis tiller

5. The impressiveness of the sky

6. The first strawberries of the season…So good!

7. Two people stopped to compliment our garden while I was out pulling weeds. :)

8. Happy music

9. Logan gaining more independence…It’s bittersweet, but I’m so proud of him!

10. A fun tour of the local airport

1. Being happy for a friend…

2. Learning to deal with sadness for another…

3. The healing power of touch

4. It’s okay to cry

5. Talking to Logan

6. Some of the words that kids find funny…and how they can make them fit into every Beatles song. :)

7. Thoughtful gifts

8. Sharing rhubarb with the neighbors

9. Prayer

10. Sharing gratitude

1. The way our dog wakes Logan up

2. Successful projects

3. Getting back at it…

4. Wayne’s first Memorial Day RETIRED!

5. Appreciating what is

6. Logan’s interest in astronomy

7. Rain

8. Laughing

9. Gratitude

10. Going with the flow…

1. A much needed phone call from a friend

2. Being inspired

3. Looking forward to a visit with someone special

4. Plans to show Logan my old stomping grounds :)

5. A reminder that it’s okay to feel how I feel…

6. Effervescence

7. Campfires

8. Logan and Ellie…What a pair!

9. Rediscovering old music

10. LOVE

1. Friendships that feed the soul

2. Not ignoring the signs

3. Moving forward…

4. Joyce Meyer

5. Thoughtful purchases

6. Carpooling

7. Rain clearing long enough for a nice dog walk…

8. Forgiving

9. Resistance…It’s futile. :)

10. Logan