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intentional living, little by little

August 21, 2017

No.20: 20 Things I Love – A Gratitude Journal vol.2

brand new sharpened pencils
the mama and baby turkeys that visit our backyard in the morning
big boys flying around the driveway on their bikes
Amazon boxes on the doorstep
the feeling of accomplishment after a sweaty run
the Ergo (fussy, teething babies are no joke!)
the fire pit that the kids spent all day creating in the yard
braiding Sophie’s hair
texts with pictures of my sweet little nephew
peaceful rainstorms at dusk
deadlifting over 100 pounds for the first time
packing Big White Farmhouse orders to wonderful customers
wearing a dress to church that was way too tight two months ago
laughing with my sister
a freshly mopped floor (so strangely satisfying!)
watching Mark mow the lawn
Friday family movie nights with Mark’s homemade pizza
starting a favorite book again after many years
peanut butter toast with sliced bananas on top
the first day of a new school year – wish us luck!

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  1. Tabitha Studer says

    August 21, 2017 at 9:16 pm

    Just reading this made me feel peaceful and intentional! You are doing some things right! Also – gah, I love that post run sweaty feeling too! I could use one right about now!

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