Wow are we really almost halfway through April? This month is flying by.

Little boy decided to wake up early today so I woke up disoriented and tired but then I was delighted to find out that a guess I made at work was right. I exercised and decided to just turn my attitude around for the rest of the day. David was sweet and he seems to be ok thankfully.

He played on the computer some as I worked.

Nathaniel took a nice nap and then was delighted to have some stickers.

Here he is trying to smile at me so I will go away.

I am posting early today cause I am soon leaving for the dentist and then I have a BPC chat and I promised I will spend tonight with my hubby so here we are. Life is good here, I am thankful and I am trying to keep a positive attitude and remember how lucky i am. Hope you’re doing well, too.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am still grateful my son is ok. So so grateful.
2. I am grateful I got a bunch of tasks done so I can feel less stressed.
3. I am grateful for things working out ok at work. I feel proud of myself.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that mommy got me stickers {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I get to play on the computer.
3. I am grateful for mommy and daddy.

I think I’ve finally caught whatever David had last week. I am feeling achy and tired and worn out all over. I also have a sore throat which sucks. Well it shall pass, I spose. It was a nice day here so once we picked up David, I thought it might be nice to take a break and sit outside. I read to David outside.

While the little boy played.

I love the beauty of light. I love light. And I love this boy.

Then we went out to dinner but I was already feeling so achey and tired so we ate quickly and came back home.

The kids are in bed now and I do have a few items on my todo list for tonight but I think I will just return some emails, sketch a tiny bit, write in the art journal and snuggle in bed. I think a good night of sleep might likely heal me. (I can hope can’t i?)

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for another smooth release at work. So far, so good.
2. I am grateful for a delicious dinner with my family. I love sitting with them and enjoying our time together.
3. I am grateful for not having an overwhelming todo list so I can take the time to rest and sleep so I can get better quickly.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I read my book to the whole class {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I worked on my page for art show night for school.
3. I am grateful we went out to dinner.

It seems some days just sort of spiral out of nowhere and then the day is over and you are left wondering what you did. Today was sort of like that for me. It was productive in bursts all over the place. But I didn’t get to take photos so all I got was this.

And this.

Alas, some days are like that. I have things that are on my list for tonight so I have to get to work before the night gets away from me. I promise to be pithier later this week.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for a good conversation today. It’s rare to meet new, kind, and inspiring people.
2. I am grateful for some happy mail I got!
3. I am grateful for my schedule. I really like having routines, they keep me sane and consistent.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I got a ladybug at school {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that daddy came to my school today.
3. I am grateful that all my classmates were happy to have me back at school (yey!).

So, this morning, I decided enough was enough. I got up much calmer (at the crack of dawn thanks to the little boy who wasn’t able to sleep. I spent the whole day peaceful and calm. I did a lot of browsing on pinterest and elsewhere. I got inspired to sketch again. I read my book. I exercised. I did nothing but I enjoyed it very much. I also exercised and here’s me setting up the camera for family shots. Nathaniel’s smiling at the camera.

I took a few shots with the kids before Jake came downstairs.

We were giggling.

And hugging.

I truly love my family and feel blessed.

I love the faces Nathaniel makes. He always uses a plethora of expressions to communicate.

And here’s an almost-perfect shot. If only David was looking at the camera, too.

tickle time. Look at how excited David is. He starts screaming before we even tickle him.

After the photos, David and I read and Nathaniel settled in the couch with one of his favorite toys.

To be fair, anything that makes noise is his favorite. Much to mommy’s dismay.

While I was at it, I snapped a photo of the big boy, too.

And then we all relaxed some more. I read. I surfed. We had family night. I wasn’t whiny at all. I am going to keep doing that all night. I am going to read more. I might try to sketch or even journal. I will make a todo list right before I go to bed but until then I will just enjoy this night. I hope you do the same.

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful for family photos. I love love love love looking at them.
2. I am grateful for flowers. They bring so much joy and beauty into my life.
3. I am grateful for true inspiration. I saw some sketches today that truly blew my mind.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that I played with my legos {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I spent time with daddy playing a new game.
3. I am grateful we played Monopoly Jr.

Yes, I am still in the blah mood. I am not sad, not depressed, but I still feel no motivation to get anything done. I’d just rather lie on the couch and surf pinterest or watch TV. Yes, it’s insane. It shall pass, likely when the todo lists pile up and I feel a sense of urgency again.

However, I am still exercising and we’re taking the family photos, of course. Even if the kids do not cooperate, I love how Jake and I look in this photo. I love how much I am still in love with him after seventeen years. Sure, we fight. Sure, he gets on my nerves (and I on his) and we’re far from perfect but I truly feel like he is a part of who I am. I love him so deeply, so authentically and I cannot imagine my life without him in it. He’s just a piece of my soul. Good or bad, I always want him near me. (And I am thankful for every day that he is and try to remind myself not to take it for granted.)

Tickle time comes quickly on days when the kids seem to have no patience.

And there’s always a lot of laughter.

David’s getting better. No more fever but his lips and nose are all dry from blowing his nose so much.

and right after photo-time, there was daddy and nathaniel fun time which Nathaniel loved.

And then it was nap time, quiet time, mommy-be-lazy time. I did some art in my weeklong journal during that time, too. Then we went to Whole Foods in an effort to peel myself off the couch. Groceries and lunch and reading to David came next. Then I went back to doing some art. And now I am processing flower photos I took today, finishing up my audio book, and getting ready for some more lazy time on the couch.

Tomorrow is more lazy time! (and maybe some art and reading.)

Three Things I’m Grateful For:
1. I am grateful that despite having the blahs, i got my exercise and my art time done.
2. I am grateful for pinterest today, too, it allowed me to be inspired for hours once again.
3. I am grateful for the patience of my family. They’ve been really kind about how whiny I’ve been lately.

Three Things David’s Grateful For:
1. I am grateful I almost can ride my bike {* his pick for the journal}
2. I am grateful that I spent time with daddy.
3. I am grateful family night is tomorrow.