I'm thankful for...

• homemade bread--and the smell it leaves in the kitchen
• moments when both of my children are peacefully sleeping
• clean laundry that is also put away (sometimes it happens!)
• Billy's job and the fact that he enjoys his work
• Duplos, blocks, train tracks, balls, and all of the other toys that fill John's days with delight
• candy, ice cream, and peanut butter
• friends who understand when I'm slow to return their phone calls, and who also understand that it is no reflection of my love for them
• two healthy children with equally healthy appetites (John ate at least four banana muffins today--in addition to pounds of other food--go John!)
• my washing machine, dryer, and dishwasher; I would be one stressed out mama without their daily help
• my job which allows me to stay at home with my babes while stimulating my mind
• all the family that has already slept in our living room and the family that is still making plans to do so
• the Phoenix evening skies
• air conditioning (we've just dipped below daily 100s--hooray!)
• my shower. I love my shower.
• clean water and a full fridge
• library books
• Autumn's arrival in a couple of days
• God's patience
• that He is in control and knows the future
• a beautiful new babe