What a week, what a whirlwind week! It felt like we did nothing and everything all at once. Leith has been out of town, and will be gone until the 29th. Unlike our usual solo-parenting stretches, this one has been surprisingly smooth. Let’s pray that it stays that way, and that I haven’t jinxed myself into a corner!!

216. Perfect weather for my first outdoor run of 2012

217. Movie time together, before he leaves again

218. New of brand-new baby arrivals!!!

219. Getting to the parkade kiosk one minute before the next 30-minute charge would have been applied

220. “Truffula trees” sprouting:

221. Successful new recipes

Poached salmon with roasted Brussels sprouts, steamed broccoli tenders, and ground raw almonds!

222. Talking to him before bed

223. Hugs and kisses after a frustrating day of feeling like the bad, angry mom

224. Sleeping so very soundly

225. Hour-long play baths, allowing this mama to have some me-time

226. Down time for all three of us; waking up happy!

227. Catching up with a long-lost friend

228. Hearing them pick out shapes in they see in the clouds: elephants, turtles, princess castles…

229. Leftovers for lunch…having more than enough food to fill our stomachs

230. Watching C-boo dance for me, spinning and twirling in the sunlight

231. Beautiful weather to walk to the mailbox; meeting some of our neighbours

232. Seeing the first fresh calves of the year!!

233. Late-night shopping trips with my bugz, buying seeds and starter trays. And yes, 7pm is “late night” in our house

234. 4 vases and blue stones from the dollar store to plant our tulips in…a special, surprising find!

235. Moments of feeling overwhelmingly blessed by the two smalls sleeping in my bed, tears of wonder streaming down my cheeks

236. Going for walks together in the brisk spring air, with Gracie and Petey tagging along!

237. Flowers planted indoors…and their excitement, waiting for spring!

238. Simple dinners on snowy spring days

239. Bath-time shrieks and giggles, sisters playing together

240. The way they collectively decide to come and apologize for being rude, and ask in unison if they could pleeeeease have a story??

241. Time to read (okay, devour!) a new novel

242. Winter tires, even if it’s officially spring

243. Walking to the mailbox together (can you tell I’ve been enjoying these daily walks??)

244. Excitement about Princess gardening gloves

245. Wifi access to buy new books to read!

246. Empty bowls and full bellies

247. Bedtime snacks of mangoes and almond milk

What blessings have you counted this week?