Amazingly my headache was still around when I woke up today. But, even more amazingly, it completely cleared after I exercised. I didn’t even want to admit it but I know it did. Which made me so happy. I did all my list items today and did a layout and had a friend come over and did a solid amount of work. Which makes this day a success in my book.

David and I took our walk and then he was allowed to play on the computer. Of course, I needed a smile first.

And here he is focusing on the game.

I love watching his hands on the computer.

And how well he concentrates.

Little boy was happy most of the day even though he tumbled down the stairs (only a few steps but still!) as he crawled down them and got slight rugburn on his face. Made me cry more than him.

I love watching him and capturing him. Especially in the quieter moments.

And the funny ones.

And the smiles he gives me knowing I am there but not looking at the camera.

He’s still into drawing nonstop and asks to sit on the chair several times a day.

And I love that he loves it!

I am off to rest a little bit now and then maybe attempt to make one more layout. Things generally go badly when I try to make two in a day but I am going to be gentle with myself and see where it goes. I might also make a truth card or two. The headache is sort of back so I will also go to bed early and see if that helps. Thank you for all your kind comments in the last few days, they truly mean the world to me.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for a lovely day of productivity, friendship and lack of stress.
2. I am grateful for happy mail for Maya Road goodies and for shopping for some art supplies I’ve been coveting for some time.
3. I am grateful for Christy’s class and all the videos that make my morning exercise go so quickly.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I got a Pokéman card. {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I did more tracing at school.
3. I am grateful that summer is coming soon.

One Thing Jake’s Grateful For:
That the Stanford track has lights and that we live somewhere where it’s still warm enough to go running at 9pm. (He told me this tonight and I said that now he’s going to have to tell me one thing every day!)

Today begun badly and has yet to improve. I woke up tired and then took way too long with each of my daily tasks. I have had a headache all day and it just will not go away. I really prefer not to have days like this. Especially the jaw pain. I can do without the jaw pain.

The little boy spent his time coloring.

And enjoyed every minute of it.

David and I read our book and then he read the blurb at the back. He’s a champion reader.

And he’s so so wonderful.

Even when he’s grouchy.

Here’s Nathaniel dropping one of the crayons and saying “oh uh.” He does that about 27 times an hour. If it’s not that, it’s “done” as in “I’m done with this one give me another color.”

His favorite thing though is having his big brother watch him.

They were definitely the highlight of my day.

Today is our ninth wedding anniversary. I cannot believe we’ve been married so long already. We dated for 7 years before we got married so our dating time was always longer compared to the time we spent married. But alas, we’ve completely crossed that bridge. Next year we’ll be married for ten years. I know most people write about how wonderful their husbands are etc. etc. The thing is, my husband and I have our ups and downs and sometimes we’re short with each other. Sometimes we don’t assume the best of each other. Sometimes we know exactly what to say to hurt/annoy/frustrate the other one. But even with all that, he’s my best friend. He’s always been my biggest cheerleader. I look up to him so much and I know he does to me, too. He’s the first person who truly made me feel like it’s ok to be me. And I truly, honestly feel like he’s a part of my soul. I love him so much and I am grateful for all the sunshine he’s brought into my life. I am grateful for our 9 years of marriage and I hope that we will get to be together all the way into our very old age.

Thank you for marrying me Jake. Thank you for everything that you’ve given me and for your patience and love and acceptance. I love and cherish you with all my heart. I am a lucky girl.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for nine wonderful years of marriage and for my husband.
2. I am grateful for Advil today, it’s keeping me sane.
3. I am grateful for my routine. Had I not had one, nothing would have not gotten done on a rough day like this.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I wrote a letter to Hassen. {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I played on the computer.
3. I am grateful that I traced different pieces of art at school.