September 28

Getting near the end of the month.  Crazy.  I have to say, I have enjoyed this month of gratitude.  I've been grateful for it, in fact.  I've been grateful for the sense of obligation that comes from having a public forum, which pushed me to take that pause each night, to record my day in the best possible light.  Sugar coating my life for a month?  Perhaps.  But isn't everything better with sugar?  Why not see things as rosy, I say.

That said, today's musings:

I am grateful for Rosh Hashana-- for the holy day it is to many friends and neighbors, and for the fact that I have tomorrow off.

I am grateful that there is such a wealth of activity, scenery, and seasonal events in my city as to make it seem like there just aren't enough weekend days in the fall. 

OK, there are never enough weekend days, period.

But isn't it wonderful to have one's options over-full?  The hardship of decision-making is softened somewhat when the choices are all wonderful things.

 I am grateful to my son's Pre-K teacher who, in one day, taught Jack 4 yoga poses ("yogo class!" he called it...) as well as most delightful little song about buying bubblegum.  Perhaps these aren't the most earthshattering of accomplishments, in the grand scheme of things...but they both made him so happy and proud.  I love it.

I am grateful for the fact that Ivy went to bed quietly and sweetly tonight. 

I am grateful for brisk walks in the almost-rain and the soft fall air. 

I am grateful for quick trips to the library, for my two children who navigate the space independently and confidently.  I am grateful they love books.  I am grateful for their laughter on the library bridge.  I am grateful for simple evenings focused on my children.

I am grateful for the opportunity to bring my focus back to where it belongs.