1. Quiet mornings spent with God.
2. Children sleeping past 6:30 in the morning.
3. Coffee...hot, delicious, caffeinated coffee.
4. Warm blankets to snuggle up in.
5. Hearing "Good morning, Mama" in the sweetest little voices.
6. Boy running from doors of school, big smiles, arms open wide for hug.
7. Sleeping until 8 a.m.
8. Rain to nourish the earth in expectation of spring.
9. Hot shower, uninterrupted by the pitter patter of little feet.
10. One child, quiet and content in grocery cart.
11. Jelly beans
12. Husband working hard to build playset, joy of children playing when it is done.
13. Butterfly in swimsuit twirling circles through house.
14. Imaginations wild -- house filled with firemen, policemen, superheroes, ballerinas, doctors, astronauts, and more.
15. All the orneriness in just one look.
16. Promise of spring seen in sprouts of green pushing through brown earth.
17. Joy on son's face after earning a reward, and eagerness to keep working towards the next goal.
18. Younger son using the computer.
19. "Mama, I want a hug and kiss!" Sweet, sweet words.
20. Sunshine and warmth, day spent outside.
21. Smell of fire warming our home.
22. Bible study friends and conversations.
23. Nena always helpful and willing to watch my crazy ones.
24. Internet not working.
25. Words inspiring and encouraging shown to me exactly when I need them.
26. Walking in on child doing exactly as he was told -- an unexpected surprise.
27. Husband returning home.
28. Afternoon spent with family.
