stepping back to be grateful. #fridayfaves

dear weather.
I’m just writing to remind you that is is
only October
and yesterday it snowed for quite a bit.
I know we had a drought this summer,
but truly hold off on the snow for at least a month.

dear snow.
You are beautiful
almost every time you fall.
Even in the spring.
Although I much prefer seeing you this time of year versus then.
But still, hold off – at least till November – I’ve got yard work to finish.

dear Caleb.
Watching you play in the falling snow yesterday
brought joy to my morning.
Who would think that such a little thing
would create such happiness?
You’re amazing.
Your wonder brings me wonder.

dear Hannah,
Thanks for taking these pictures of the snow and the kids.
By the way, I had no idea you were taking this one of me
trying to capture snow with an ipod camera.
Which, in case you all are wondering, is almost impossible.
{to connect with her photography page click hannah nicole}

dear readers.
Thank you for your amazing outpouring of support this week
for two of my posts
Dear Mom Who Feels Like She Doesn’t Measure Up <–link

and
this one
Why it is Okay to Take a Mom Break <–link

I really appreciate your kind comments and encouraging words.
So to you, thank you.

dear Chloe.
I love that you are cooking again.
Your meals are divine.
And I love even more time spent together
cooking with you in the kitchen.
Those moments matter.

dear cuisenaire rods that I purchased 15 years ago.
You still bring hours and hours and hours
of play {and learning} into our home.
{instagram pic of Brennan creating – find me on there at finding_joy }
Who would have thought that colored rods would be so amazing?
Want some? Here’s the link -> Cuisenaire Rods
.

dear children reading on the couch.
{with the wall behind that I painted and still haven’t put back all my black/white pictures.}
You are so beyond wonderful.
I am so thankful for moments like these captured.
They’re imprinted in my heart forever.

dear Samuel.
Could you have been any cuter in the snow yesterday?
For you this is still so new
so amazing
and I love how joyful and excited you were to just go outside.
Even though, in my opinion, it was quite cold.

And those things, those sweet notes and lovely pictures, are this week’s favorite things.

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Gratitude is contagious – find joy.