"The ordinary arts we practice everyday at home are of more importance to the soul than their simplicity might suggest." Thomas Moore
13. "Daddy's HOME!!!"
14. Garlic, onions and olive oil sauteing in a pan.
15. A toddler happily eating his 'sgetti.
16. A husband who graciously takes over toddler taming when he is a not-so happy eater.
17. Grandma's tangy oil and vinegar recipe on crisp spinach salads.
18. Red wine served in wedding goblets.
19. Johnson and Johnson scented bubble baths and terry Thomas towels.
20. Joy! Naked joy of a two year old!
21. Stories...this week's favorite...Trashy Town.
22. "Daddy pick-a-up"....good night kisses in a blue race car bed.
23. A dog that promptly excuses herself at 8:30 pm and retires to her king-size bed.
24. Chamomile tea enjoyed in a butter yellow mug.
25. Crawling into lavender scented sheets next to the man I love.
26. Realizing that all I ever wanted in life is right here.
27. "MAMA!"....comforting terrified shouts in the middle of the night.
28. The warm breath and clinging embrace of my no-longer baby as I tuck myself in beside him.
29. Returning to a snoring dog who has selfishly stolen my spot.
30. Finally reclaiming my sleep for the night...maybe ...
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night.
Sailed off in a wooden shoe---
Sailed on a river of crystal light,
Into a sea of dew.
"Where are you going, and what do you wish?"
The old moon asked the three.
"We have come to fish for the herring fish.
That live in this beautiful sea;
Nets of silver and gold have we!"
Said Wynken, Blynken, And Nod.
