It's a new day

Today I'm grateful for...

Knowing when to say no, sticking close to my family and taking care of myself and my needs.

Kevin's new creation, Phenix Rose,....amazing.

Jones's painting course, I'm soooo jealous!

Josh and I being invited to dinner with dad,...wow.

My cousin's procrastination with flipping one of their houses, making it available for my aunt and uncle, and my other cousin and his family to live in while recovering from the floods.

Brea's baptism going well. The new light I see in Jess's eyes and the new glue I see bringing she and her children closer together.

Jess getting hired back at the hospital, putting a little extra money in their pockets during the winter months that are so hard on them when Jeremy is laid off.

Josh's apartment coming together. All the furniture/dishes/stuff that's been given to him by his friends and people who love him. ...Karen giving him extra hours at work making his move a little easier financially.

Josh's dog, Brownie, who I am in love with. He's an old old dog, but he just fills me up :)

Kelsey waking up every morning on her own since school started back,...unbelievable!

Kelsey trying out for the school musical yesterday,....Singing in the Rain!! So excited about this one, I can't wait to see her perform.

Taylor singing in the car for Josh and I last night on the way home from the ball game. She's so cute.

Getting Taylor's letterman jacket ordered and seeing the excitement and huge smile on her face.

My new easel! It's lovely.

The art work I bought last weekend at the antiques store with Josh, just beautiful.

A partner who loves to do a lot of the same things that I do. Enjoying things together, looking at my partner, seeing the smile on his face and knowing that he's happy and loving what we're doing. ...looking at antiques, shopping, looking at art, playing cards, walking, cleaning, cooking, and whatever else we've done so far in our relationship.

My mom and Dennis's trip to Minnesota this weekend being safe and uneventful in advance.

Being invited to Stephanie's purse party, I love purses :)

Being aware of my emotions, taking the time to think about things and figure out why I feel the way I do in certain situations.

The sun rising at this very moment, ...it's a new day.

Good things are happening for the people I love.

You my loyal fluffy old dog.