october 22nd

1. for a productive morning and getting all that I wanted to and then some done before school
2. seeing all my kids again, four days was a long time away from them!
3. Madelynn being really excited about school today
4. so many creative ideas for haunted houses in writing today!  It is always so rewarding to see kids who don't get excited about many things really get excited about a piece of writing.  I'm excited to see how this piece ends up!
5. I'm thankful for Courtney's helpfulness when I get stressed
6. remembering funny things that put a smile on your face when you need it the most
7. Starbucks coffee, so needed today.
8. getting to play with pipe cleaners and straws to make polygons and measure perimeters. MATH IS ALWAYS MORE FUN WHEN YOU GET TO PLAY!
9. seeing the excitement on my kids' faces when I told them their specialty animal.  I can't wait to see how their love for their animal grow throughout the year.
10. Eric being so presh every day as I walk him out the back of the school to walk home.  Thankful for sweet polite boys like him!
11. For Breanne's friendship and understanding when we are feeling the same things.  So glad God placed her on my path this year!
12. The perfect song coming on the radio so many times today.  It's like the best thing ever!
13. Being goofy and weird on the phone, and Josh understanding.  :)
14. Dinner with Sarah, Flo, and Jarv, so thankful for their friendship.  For catching up, and being weird, and for knitting runners.
15. I love GroupMe. #truelife
16. I'm thankful for Adam and Chrissy, and our goofy and real conversations all the time.  They are great friends.
17. Cuddling up on the couch with a blanket and being warm and comfortable. I love Fall.

And I'm thankful for David, for reminding me that blogging is so worth it. Youda best!