1. accidentally finding the perfect combination of sunlight, water, and ignoring for one of my orchids to grow a new flower stem for the first time ever.
2. the first bloom on the hibiscus since last summer.
3. finishing building our convertible coffee table/dining table for our deck.
4. being so damn proud of ourselves for everything we have designed and built in the last 2 months, with zero previous experience for most of it.
5. having a partner that I work so well with.

Blue skies and airplane contrails

1. finding a great deal on cushions for our new bench.
2. eating snacks on an old timey train.
3. my daughter finally being tall enough to ride the kid’s ferris wheel.
4. a shady spot on a hot day.
5. water bottles that’s still have ice cubes in them after being in the sun for hours.

Riding the train at Heritage Park

1. the start of a new day.
2. a good rain.
3. going to one of my daughter’s favourite places.
4. the funny things kids say in movie theatres when everyone else is quiet.
5. getting the kitchen back in order after a hectic morning.

1. getting a package that I forgot I ordered.
2. talking to my mama on the phone.
3. powering through a cold to finish staining our very last planter box.
4. seeing my daughter gain more confidence on her new bike.
5. portable fans.

Perfectly imperfect strawberries

1. paying my 4 year old to fold towels and match socks.
2. a rare time when running errands with both girls is a completely enjoyable experience.
3. getting my youngest out of her car seat because she was having a coughing fit and five seconds later having her throw up on the ground (and not in the car!)
4. living in a country that, while not perfect, is pretty damn great.
5. being proud to be Canadian.

Happy Canada Day!

Enjoying the cloudy view while waiting to pick up my love at the airport.