Nice Things

Today, an enumeration of nice things in my life.

1. Aren't they cute? Happy little boys are so much fun.

2. Today's high temperature is going to be less than 80 degrees.

3. Someone I just met two weeks ago is bringing dinner for my family tonight.

4. Sam is registered for school! A new friend from Bethel came with me yesterday and entertained the boys on the playground while I waited in line to register Sam. Then she took me to see his school, where she had arranged for the principal to give us a tour of the building. It's a beautiful building and everyone I met seemed so happy to be there. I was particularly happy to find out that Sam will have P.E. every day. He loves school and he LOOOOOOOOVES gym class.

5. Ben grilled hotdogs for dinner last night. On our deck. Our inaugural Gurnee grill night.

6. The boys and I visited Ben at work yesterday afternoon. Just for a few minutes, just because we wanted to, just because he's right across the parking lot.

7. I belong to a church where Ben is the pastor.

8. Sam comes home from Minnesota tomorrow.

9. Today is round 2 of chemo. This time I know what to expect. Chemo is not pleasant, but it is a little less stressful when it's familiar.

10. Yesterday I cleaned the bathroom and Jude stopped in while I was working to say, "Oh, Mom, the bathroom smells so gorgeous!"