Grace in small things, March 12, 2016

1. Watching Luke's language skills evolving...two striking things today, first he wanted to write an email to Papa and said, "Let me write my name, I know how to do it, L-U-K-E." (And he did.) Also earlier we were reading a new book with a volcano made of sequins in one of the pictures and Luke said, "Look, it's a volcano made of sparkles! It's a sparkle-cano!"
2. Getting to talk to my dad this morning...he's dealing with some tough stuff...we love him so much...can't wait to see him soon...
3. My husband giving me the day off (plus he set up my new printer while I was gone)...so lovely (and so needed...)...manicure and a massage and the hot springs and the sauna, the library by myself, the fabric store which I'd never been in, the car wash for my husband...tea and a new magazine... 
4. New library books on the porch with the kids...warm enough for short sleeves this afternoon...
5. Clean sheet night tonight... :)