2.5 hours.
That’s all the sleep I got last night.
{Elijah was awake — still don’t know why, but wondering if it was asthma related}
Still, despite my oh, so tired body, I’m going to share some favorites
— those moments of joy in the midst of the everyday –.
And, today, I hope you link up as well.
{even though I put this up way later today due to my lack of sleep}
Joy is contagious.
It truly truly is.
*****
here are this week’s {friday} favorites
silly Samuel with two nuks in his mouth
birthdays
enjoying a gluten free lunch on my husband’s birthday at Olive Garden.
{and yes, they have gluten free items.
A total of six options. Deciding was challenging. hee hee hee}
A total of six options. Deciding was challenging. hee hee hee}
watching staff and diners wave at cute Samuel
eating my gluten-free Andes mint after lunch
giving Samuel some of that mint
Savoring his grinning face as he tasted that chocolate
creations made by my kids
like some cool magnet structures
magnet structures in the middle of the day with beautiful light
middle of the day naps
{which I’ll be needing today, say around 9am}
watching as counting by 5’s clicks for my little ones
LUVS diapers
getting home from a ballet run
getting home from a ballet run only to be greeted by Hannah with her camera
melting snow
yes, melting snow
praying with my children
memorizing Scripture with my children
Gracie’s laugh
hearing Samuel “meow”
{it’s adorable — I need to record it for you}
Gluten Free Mama’s Flour Blend
gloves and mittens and hats and scarves that will soon be packed away
the amaryllis that my mother gets me every year after Christmas
that my amaryllis is finally starting to grow
how that amaryllis depicts waiting
and patience
late afternoon conversations with a dear friend in the ballet parking lot
cell phones
reading to my littles
laundry that is caught up
holding Samuel while painting my counterstools
{yes, post is coming}
playing parcheesi
eating ice cream with my girls at 10:30 at night
the time to laugh
and
wondering what Samuel is thinking while he’s playing
So grab the code and link on up and share your moments of finding joy.
And please, try to visit three other bloggers, and please leave a comment.
That will bring them joy. 🙂
And please, try to visit three other bloggers, and please leave a comment.
That will bring them joy. 🙂
{and by the way, it’s the last day to enter the wool dryer ball giveaway}
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Caught up laundry is a wonderful thing! Enjoyed reading your list. Lack of sleep is never fun….I lacked a ton last week when my Ethan was sick with the flu for daysssss. I hope you catch a little afternoon z’s.
I linked up with ya!
I like the double passi pic! So cute.
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Have a BEAUTIFUL day.
Janet
I hope you can somehow get two naps in today! You tired mama you! At least the weekend is around the corner. Hope Eli is better today.
I’ll link-up next week! I’m so sorry can’t this week… I forgot to write my post last night. Gasp. Kids are sick and I’m in a fog!
Have a beautiful day. Xoxo!
Glad you are able to enjoy a return to the normal, complete with the laughter and smiling children.
Gluten free … my daugther that had to go gluten free was blessed to attend a Christian University that had a pilot program testing a gluten free lunch bar. For her four years at college there was a special food bar with delicious entrees for breakfast, lunch and supper for students that had to be gluten free. Think that was just a coincidence? Or was someone looking out for her? 🙂
God’s blessings on your family.
wb
Can I just say…you have the most stunning blue eyes!
Hope you get a nap today 🙂
Thanks for hosting this…I enjoyed hosting. Oh how I love a mid day nap…for whatever reason. I hope you get your rest. I had to look up the OG menu to see what they offer and I think that’s great they have gluten free items. Melting snow sounds lovely…we had snowfall last night…sigh. I love the visualization of counting by 5’s clicking.
Oh, I don’t know where you get your energy and you look great in that picture. Always enjoy reading your favorites on Friday, brings a smile to my face. Have a wonderful week-end my dear.
I’m not usually a “link-up” kind of gal, but this one, I like. Thanks for doing it – and letting me join in. I can “feel” so many of your thankfuls…except the snow in March – and for that, I’m thankful 🙂 Have a blessed weekend ~ K
I try to limit my gluten due to major stomach aches I get when eating wheat (I have never been tested, but my doctor said to try cutting out gluten). I just wanted to let you know that Bisquick carries a gluten free mix to use for pizza crusts, pancakes, muffins, etc. I just found out about it and was so excited, because with gluten free cooking you often have to use several types of flour to get the mix right. This is so easy and nice to have around for when we want a simple dinner. I found it at Walmart for around 3-4 dollars.
Love this! I love Gracie’s smile – just beautiful!
I love the little things – the little graces – of life!