5 Small Things That Make Me Happy

1. Reading magazines in my comfy chair.  I love magazines and subscribe to many.  One of my favorite things to do first thing in the morning is to settle into my comfy chair and read magazines, undisturbed.
   
2. Babyface's dancing.  His dancing is mostly jumping and spinning around while flailing his arms.  He does it so unselfconsciously and joyfully, I love it.
3. When I'm really hungry and I find a protein bar in my car or handbag that I stashed for just such an occasion.
4. Trader Joe's dark chocolate bar with almonds.  Very flavorful and rich, just the right size. 
   
5.  Last but not least, holding hands with My Heart's Desire.  Most of our time together is spent in parent mode.  But when Babyface is in bed or with a sitter, My Heart's Desire and I can relax together.  I love holding hands with him while we go for a walk or just watch Once on Netflix.

Bargain Day: Toddler Chair

I went to the Habitat for Humanity Restore looking for towel bars and a ceiling fan.  I purchased neither of those items.  Among the mishmosh of chairs, Babyface found this one and declared, "It's my size!" And it was just his size and very cozy.  When I found out all chairs were $10, I was sold.

The chair and cushions are covered with soft denim slipcovers so after we brought it home I gave them all a good washing.  We decided it would be Babyface's special reading chair.  His grandfather sent him a subscription to High Five and he loves to look at the pictures in his magazine there.  Even though he can't pronounce magazine correctly.  Or squirrel.  Or binoculars.

Grateful Thursday

Today I am grateful for Southern Pecan coffee, my Better Than Before online master class, finally breaking down and buying an extra phone charging cord, looking forward to family and friend visits this month, warm weather, Babyface asking me if I want to have the hiccups with him, and fit-flops—I am obsessed with The Skinny (affiliate link).

Hausfrau

I listened to Jill Alexander Essbaum's Hausfrau (affiliate link) and I was struck by two things.  One, the story is intriuging and almost hypontic.  Two, the performance is excellent. The less you know about the story, the better so I won't provide a summary.  The author is also a poet and the writing is beautiful and haunting. Get your hands (or your ears) on this book. A