(waking up, rolling over, and smelling Ryan's sweet blonde hair as he cuddles close to me in bed)
(pulling the covers over my head and wishing for just one more minute of sleep)
(pulling the covers over my head and wishing for just one more minute of sleep)

(the smell outside in the incredibly humid, warm, morning air)

(the sounds of six children waking up and their endless energy, no matter how early it may be)

(the incredible sense of accomplishment I feel when I manage to get all 7 of us out the door and to church on time and the way it boosts my spirits to worship at this wonderful church again)

(an iced cherry mocha shared with that sweet friend)
(old friendships that are rekindled)
(the incredible generosity of others that has come in the form of mattresses, chairs, and the upcoming arrival of a sofa, and help with lawn work)
(a Friday night of "adult time" after the kids are in bed and the resulting mosquito bites from laughing outside a little too long)
(realizing that the end of this week will usher in the month of May and we are getting *that much* closer to Jason's return)