These Little Moments

I traded some of my pretty pink and brown eggs at the Farmer's Market for some even lovelier pears - buttery yellow with red cheeks.  I almost didn't make it there before closing.  Both dogs found something nasty to roll in this morning, so I added "Give both dogs a bath!!" to my list of things to do today.

I was a guest reader for L's class today.  I did this on line, so no one had a clue that I hadn't yet brushed my teeth for the morning, or brushed my hair for that matter.  One of the little girls told me afterward, "Thank you for that beauuuutiful story.  That was the most beautifullest story I ever heard!"  How's that for gratitude?

The tree house trim is all painted.  Done.  I'll post pictures when it is up...things are looking very sherbet-y up there:  peach and periwinkle windows and doors, and lime green walls.

It was a lovely, warm and sunny November day today.  I had only a few minutes to soak it up, to charge up my batteries for the long, cold nights.  I hung some laundry out too, the days that I can do that yet this year are limited.

I am thankful for all the little, special moments today:  the gorgeous pears, the gushing first grader, the sunshine, the sense of fulfillment in finishing a job, and even the fresh smelling dogs.  It's all good, and I need to remember those things when the days seem otherwise dark.  That's hard to do!

I need to go check on the turkey.  It's been out of the freezer and in an ice chest since Monday night.  Luckily, we don't need to cook him until Friday.