Wednesday, January 8, 2014

Thirty Six

a little summer color and light on this grey winter day
I tuned 36 yesterday!  Yay! And in celebration, I'd like to list 36 things that I am grateful for on this lovely day.  In no particular order....
  1. discovering a new passion for aerial acrobatics. oh my goodness, yes.
  2. huevos rancheros filling my home with amazing smells as I snuggled in bed yesterday morning
  3. sweet cards made by even sweeter children
  4. a new knitting pattern book full of delicious potential
  5. emails with a sheep breeder
  6. homemade gluten free cookies made for me by my baking wonder kids
  7. so many new words spilling from the lips of my nearly two-year-old munchkin
  8. the wild giggles that explode from deep in his belly as he plays with his pops
  9. my rapidly increasing strength and flexibility due to diligent aerial practice
  10. new babies on the way, growing in the bellies of ones that I love so very much
  11. finding time to read books again
  12. lengthening days
  13. the occasional decent night of sleep
  14. the trust and companionship of good friends
  15. a partner who makes me my favorite breakfast and dinner on my birthday
  16. sparkling blue eyes of my three amazing children
  17. finally getting my pullover on the trapeze
  18. a toddler who finally naps consistently on his own
  19. a partner whom I trust with all of my heart
  20. his hugs, which warm me to my very core
  21. fresh eggs from our chickens
  22. fresh milk from our cow
  23. fresh kale still coming from our garden
  24. the soon-to-be drying off of our cow, which will offer me one less thing to do each day
  25. the night out I am treating myself to tonight with some dear lady friends 
  26. a house that sometimes stays tidy for an hour before the next whirlwind moves through
  27. soups... warm, hardy soups that fill my belly and warm me from the inside out this winter
  28. the big smiles that greet me each morning as I open my eyes to Jade leaning over me saying, "play?"
  29. big ideas and plans for our home and land this year
  30. my beautiful daughter sitting across from me as I type this and her magical smiles
  31. the powerhouse wood stove that is the heart of this home all winter long
  32. birthday wishes from loved ones that brought smiles to my lips throughout the day yesterday
  33. the tiny juncos that visit the feeder just outside my window 
  34. the fact that Jade does not want to touch his runny nose, but rather runs through the house shouting, "bubble!", every time he needs his nose wiped
  35. a thirteen-year-old son who still offers me hugs every single time he thinks I might need one
  36. the year to come and all that it will bring!
xoxo

2 comments:

  1. 34 and 35 made me smile :)
    Happy (slightly belated) birthday and happy wonderful year ahead!
    Warmly, Renee

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  2. Sorry for being late, but: Happy birthday!!! I love your list. Wishing you all the best for this new year!!! Love, Halina

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