The little things.

[Shay]

I got a few of my friends playing the game and one of them is stuck on level 19. I'm having such a good time smurf around with him. He's so special.

[chex]

I was being a jabberwocky to my brother (and my kid ) when they got stuck on that level.

[Beany]

Two words. The words themselves seem insignificant, but in context they mean so much to me. And now I'm crying, but for the right reasons.

And sorry if a lot of my posts are a bit odd at the moment and don't make sense.

[Shay]

When I was a kid, my family would have "no electricity night." After my mom made dinner, we'd turn off the lights and the TV, then eat dinner by candlelight and oil lamps. After dinner, we left the candles oil lamps burning while we played board games together.

This. I love this so much. It kind of reminds me when I lived back with my mother and my brother. It was just the three of us in Crete and we had a really bad storm hit that knocked the power out in my area of town. My mother and brother were not a fan though and chose to get a hotel for the remainder of the night as it was still quite early. But I chose to stay behind, light a bunch of candles, and put a puzzle together. Was probably the most relaxing day of my life that year.

[Moe]

That when my sister in law is ranting at someone About something, she has my brother read it before she sends it off, and had him make sure it's an appropriate thing to say.. Basically a "jabberwocky filter"(her own words).

[chex]

I occasionally act as a "stupidity filter" for my husband.

[chex]

Having friends who are understanding of my batshit moments.

[LaLou]

A kitten purring on my chest in the morning.

Another kitten sleeping on my desk in the evening.

[chex]

Apple Jack giving me magic marker tattoos and pedicures.

The fact that, because of this, Corn Pop thinks magic markers are called "tattoos."

[Shay]

Beer
Webcams
Close friends

[Blondie]

Sunshine and warmth for more than three days in a row and not having to worry about what to wear or whether you need an umberella or not - bliss

[chex]

Extra cuddle time with my big girl after the little two are in bed.

[chex]

Hearing Corn Pop humming Brahms Lullaby, which is the same song that Froot Loop hums to her.

[Shay]

I really love my job, just saying.

[Beany]

Today a kid I met yesterday decided that she wanted to make me a paper heart. This was just after another kid who I met about five minutes beforehand had drawn me because I told her to sit and have some water when she had a stomach ache.

Little kids are amazing .

[Shay]

Sleep.

Gotta get me some of that.

[chex]

I usually tell the kids to stay in their own room, and every night, AJ ends up in FL's room with her. I go up every night and escort him back to his room. Tonight I didn't hear him move rooms, so I didn't go up stairs until I found one of FL's favorite blankets and decided to bring it to her. She was already sleeping, but AJ was laying next to her, awake. He starting climbing over her to go back to his room. I lightly pushed him back down, and put the blanket over both of them. His eyes got huge, and he whispered, "you're letting me stay!?" I told him he could stay, and he snuggled against FL, holding her like she was a giant teddy bear. I love those sweet moments like that.

[Shay]

I am so glad I spent the extra money two years ago when buying jumper cables and bought the triple action self-battery jumper/flashlight/air compressor. Had I not, I would not be able to drive my car right now as the front passenger tire was dangerously low.

[Beany]

My friend decided I needed a nickname and started calling me Chobi Wan Kenobi. She's one of the only ones who's actually started using my name .

[Shay]

I was given this little note on the day of my interview as I was incredibly stressed out. Although I still feel I bombed my interview, it did actually help quite a bit and helped me to get out of my full blown anxiety. I keep it with me now and every time I go to get in my bag, I find it and it warms my heart just a little bit.

"This is a note
to help quiet your mind
It seems somewhat rote
Since I can't make it rhyme

Just keep it with you, whatever you do
Whenever you're stressed, it will help see you through.

This way you know, whatever the task
I'll be here (or there) to help, no need to ask

You're Going to do GREAT!!"