Grateful Friday

Today I give thanks for...

A short week and an extra long weekend.

Conferences.  Both kiddos got rave reviews about character as well as performance.

An impromptu lunch date with friends who happened to have the same post conference idea as we did.

Coach thought it was mildly entertaining that I sent him to the school's Monster Bash last night as Miss Bit's escort.  The Monster Bash is tonight.  Oops!  That's what happens when my schedule gets upended.

Miss Bit decided to be a hippie for Halloween.  She is all about peace and love so it is perfect.

Chicken thighs and pan sauces.  A very tasty and quick combination.

Some deep fall cleaning the last couple weeks.  I've made several trips to the donation center.

It's been dark when I get up in the morning.  I love the absence of light because it feels like permission to ease into the day.

Miss Bit and I spotted the daintiest little snowflakes falling from the sky the other day.  She was giddy.  That made me giddy too.

The seafood guy came to town with a fresh haul from the Texas coast.  We made a delicious shrimp scampi for Sunday night dinner.  Miss Bit and I enjoyed it most.

T. Bone played his final football game of the season last Saturday under the lights of a just full moon at the high school stadium.  I think he's looking forward to a little more free time since he's been practicing and playing one sport or another (and sometimes two) for at least 2 years.

Coach is off today too.  We are going for a long walk after we see T. Bone off with his friends to rock climb and before Miss Bit's friend comes over to play.

Plans for this afternoon include making a chowder, carving a pumpkin, watching a Halloween movie and just enjoying the most beautiful fall day.

We celebrated 18 years this week.  We've come a long way.  We have a long way to go, but there is no one else I would want to share my life...this life...with.