Last Day of School

Whether as a kid or as the mother, I love the last day of school.

Good Zumba

Love a good Zumba class.

Clumping Cat Litter

I have had cats for a very long time.  Growing up they lived outside for the most part.  But since being  being married we have had several cats that live in the house.  Some choose not to do their business outside.  I would like to give a hug to whoever came up with cat litter that not only smells good, but clumps up and makes it easy to clean out of a litter box without throwing away the whole thing.  Genius I tell you.

Experimental Baking

I love having the time to experiment with baking.  Today I am starting the perfecting of artisan no knead bread.  First loaf was slightly undercooked and did not rise or have the texture I had hoped for but was still really good.  So loaf #2 is sitting in a bowl on the woodstove making its first rise.  I also did an experimental cake that is just cake mix and a can of diet soda.  Not the best cake I have ever eaten, but still it was pretty good.

Good Coaches

I am so grateful for good coaches.  Luke has had some good ones and some great ones.  I appreciate the time they spend imparting wisdom to the kids they coach.  Not only wisdom of the sport they are learning and skills they are improving, but wisdom on life as well.

2 year Olds

I love 2 year olds.  They are what I find to be one of the most genuine group of personalities you will ever meet.  They are just starting to figure out the world.  They really don't care if people think they are cool or not yet, so they are just themselves.  They find joy in simple things and consider goldfish one of the main food groups.  You don't have to wonder what they think, because they will tell you.  They won't lie if they don't like something.  And if they do like something, their eyes light up and they giggle and do a dance in the middle of a public place and don't care what anyone thinks.

June

I love the month of June.  School gets out.  Schedules loosen up for awhile.  The weather isn't too hot yet.  And best of all, my raspberries arrive in the garden.