Today I'm happy that we spent so much time playing such a huge variety of things. Especially that there was lots of outside activity. I really loved taking the video of Tama and then watching him as he watched himself when I played it back. I am grateful for an almost 2 year old who can make choices about what he wants to do and can sustain an activity for a reasonable period. I am grateful to live in a place where the weather is fabulous almost year round.

Today I am grateful for the complete and utter satisfaction that comes from getting all the washing done, hung, dry and mostly put away. And for taking the time to clean Merenia's room, get rid of unwanted clothes and drop them off the the clothing bin... done sorted out of the way. I'm so grateful that I have the time to do this in one day.

It's Mother's Day. I completely love my children. I love the opportunity to raise them everyday. I love the lessons they teach me every day. I love the wonder and the uniqueness they bring to my life. I love watching them and the feeling of pride I get simply from their everyday activity. I am so grateful to have them in my life.