still thanking, three days later...

So, now it's Sunday and a lot has happened in the last 5 (or so) days. Since the last post, Ben's mom and her husband, Dave, came to town. We all went to Palmdale on Wednesday, then had our annual Thanksgiving feast on Thursday at Ben's Dads place. All so sweet and delicious. Turkey, pies, cornbread stuffing, homemade cranberry sauce... yes, please. The only not-so-sweet part was that Chloe and I got really, quite sick. Her first and then, inevitably, be from holding and smooching her little face so much. It's kind of irresistible to me. Anyway, that started at the beginning of last week and is just now fading out. coughy and coffee this morning. Anyway, here we are at Sunday, my crossword is here, we came home to a fresh apple pie (I love our neighbors) and I still have so much to be thankful for.

you're reading this...

and I'm flattered. I am glad to be you and so glad you're me. Today we are driving south to see grandma. Yesterday I was inspired by a virtual friend (see her amazing blog here) to make a list of things I am grateful for:

Oh so so many things...

1. WATER

2. my loves and ability to love them so completely

3. when friends visit belgium and bring back bricks of dark dark chocolate

4. Letting things just ruminate

5. stillness.

I'll stop at five for the listing, but continue with the gratefulness all day, I promise.