I’m still stringing them along, one day at a time, these gifts. Choosing to pause and treasure that which is good.
- Three little bottoms lined up on a bench at dinner time.
 - Apron bows tied over sundresses.
 - The Girl looking more grown up and pretty than ever with her new bob.
 - Little asking me, “What dis mommy?” every time she hears a new sound.
 - Children watching birds, heads together, giggling with delight.
 - Early summer evenings on the green chatting with the neighbors.
 - The scent of sun dried laundry
 - Clear nights in the country where the breathtaking vastness of space becomes visible.
 - The unshaven smile of a spouse at home coming.
 - An after dinner wander with all of us together.
 - Watching the Girl run a half mile, barefoot, like she was made to do nothing else.
 - The Boy reaching the top of a climbing pole in less than 10 seconds.
 - The Boy and Little holding hands as he helps her run.
 - The silly, funny, twisting way that Little tries to make her body move faster.
 - Cinnamon sticks to chew on.
 
There is a lot of good in my life.
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