1. a husband who will pick up groceries because you don’t want to get soaked by the rain again.
2. baby clothes with bear ears attached to them.
3. a perfect golden brown from the broiler.
4. lunch dates with other moms.
5. kids that don’t need a lot of toys to have fun.

1. the cutest little duck and bee.
2. friends with kids around the same age.
3. making an owl costume.
4. baby’s first Halloween.
5. eating all the candy.

1. playing with fabric.
2. finding a use for vintage buttons I’ve been carrying around for years.
3. a whole day of sewing without accidentally sticking the baby with a pin.
4. taking a break from household chores to be creative.
5. having thai food delivered so we don’t have to cook or clean.

1. getting a last minute appointment at my doctor’s office.
2. making it up the biggest hill I’ve ever climbed in a city.
3. falling out of love with an expensive house.
4. scoping out a friend’s new house.
5. cops who help you carry strollers up the stairs.

1. maintaining my resolve.
2. being greeted with a smiling face after a rough night.
3. a very sneaky baby.
4. busting out my sewing skills.
5. covering the floor in babies.