1.  While last night’s sleep wasn’t as refreshing as I’d hoped (much hotter last night than the night before) it still felt good and I feel ok this morning, though I think my hips would prefer I never ever lie prone again.  I seriously begin to understand the appeal of the Barcalounger…

2.  I still heart this amazing house.  I’m tempted to post pictures of it, but am hesitant because then one of you who has a teaching degree will realize how amazing it is and buy it, planning to homeschool your kids.  Seriously, it’s sort of fun to be hoping that we’ll figure a way to make this work.  (Private school?  Move to Manchester in 10 years or so for the school terms, keeping ‘home’ as a summer home?  Homeschool?)  And fortunately, we have a long drive this morning/afternoon in which to discuss all the possibilities.  Since we’ve never done this before it’s really quite fun to be making plans – long-term plans – with the Boy. Just like a married couple.  Just like a new family.

3.  Coffee in the morning, made right in the kitchen of the house where you’re staying.  Coffee.  First thing in the morning.  Wow.  (Now where is my coffeemaker, anyway?  I know I used to have one.  Must.  Find.  Soon.

4.  Saw the most beautiful yellow finch at The Perfect House yesterday.  It was practically oriole-orange/gold, but definitely finchier.  Did I mention there’s a bog/wetland on the Perfect House’s property?  Did I mention how much I love bogs & boggy-birds?

5.  I am feeling so fortunate, so blessed these days, by everything going on that reminds me of where I was one year ago, five years ago.  I adore my husband and he loves me.  I am having a baby who is already the delight of my days.  I am in a position of financial security that lets me plan to do things based on what I WANT rather than on what I MUST do to survive.  I am blessed, and I am reminded of that, and I am so grateful.