1. friends who understand when you have to cancel plans at the last minute.
2. being on the good side of the receptionists at the doctors office.
3. our unexpectedly calm kid who didn’t make a peep during her blood test.
4. husbands who give great massages.
5. perfectly salted shoestring fries.

1. breakfast in bed.
3. waking up after an hour of napping and deciding to go back to sleep.
4. cookies shaped like animals.
5. gnocchi with butter and fresh basil.

1. not rushing to get to our destination.
2. little log cabins with a view of the ocean.
3. sitting in a rocking chair in front of the fire.
4. watching fireworks on the beach.
5. feeling pretty positive about my ability to stay awake until midnight.

1. grilled ham and cheese croissants.
2. 50% off the whole store deals.
3. a house full of happy kids.
4. getting out of town for a few days.
5. multi purpose dresses.

I’m going off the grid for the holiday. Will upload my posts when I get back in a few days. Happy weekend!