17 July 2008

the thankful list

1. ceiling fans
2. the shade beneath leafy trees
3. chocolate pudding
4. bubbles**
5. the honeyed haze of summer evenings
6. coldish showers

and also

7. children who remain resiliently cheerful even when i am the crabbiest mum in the history of hormones



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14 comments:

Anonymous said...

Those are fantastic pics! And I completely feel your pain about the crabby hormones. They seem to be getting worse the older I get - what is UP with that?

Funky Madchen said...

I have surrendered to the idea of a perfect Mommy......Moms need "time outs" just like kids!!

Cris Dukehart said...

Well, crabs or no crabs, that last bubble shot is a masterpiece! I am in awe of your talent in the face of hormonal yuck.
Sarah

The Beauty Bargainista said...

Amen sister! especially for celing fans! hehe

Kimberly Vanderhorst said...

Isn't gratitude such a powerful drug?

Jen said...

I am a reoccurring reader of your blog. I seem to be drawn to your transparency, your stunning photos, and your poetic words. Thanks for the inspiration.

Stephanie said...

Those are all really great things to be thankful for :)

Anonymous said...

You make me laugh!

I love your thankful list and I can totally relate:)

Chelsea

A's Mom said...

Great bubble pics. Love how you captured the glisten of the bubbles!

Heidi Zawisza said...

I sure am glad that children are resillant....otherwise I am positive that my children would be scarred for life from my hormonal crabbiness!! lol!

Heidi Zawisza said...

oh, and ps. would you mind sharing with me what camera you use?? I am in the market....
You can email me at heidizawisza@windstream.net...

Anonymous said...

Love your thankful list Nic...and also how you say so much with so few well chosen words:)

A's Mom said...

Great bubble pics. Love how you captured the glisten of the bubbles!

stinkypeteandcompany said...

Well, crabs or no crabs, that last bubble shot is a masterpiece! I am in awe of your talent in the face of hormonal yuck.
Sarah