No.411: 2020 Gratitude // 23

A new series for 2020: if I record 20 things every week, I’ll have over 1,000 items by December 31.  

That’s a lot to be grateful for.

wildflowers everywhere
the birth of a new baby cousin!

that my plants are growing like crazy

eating the very first blueberry from the bush 

silly home movies made by siblings 

a summer screen policy that has reignited imagination and creativity

an avocado seed thiiiis close to growing a new root system

another book that exposes me to a world outside my own

ice cream cones on a hot day
a time to listen and learn
quiet inspirations from the Holy Spirit
advice from a priest to reflect on James 1:19 – “…everyone should be quick to hear, slow to speak…”

morning sunshine

watching TJ confidently ride on a bicycle (with training wheels)

extra-curricular activities that are starting to resume

a dog who never leaves my side

watching the kids learn to blow a bubble with bubblegum
a school table covered in markers and artwork

when everyone is doing their own thing and the house is quiet for a little bit
iced coffee in the afternoon