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Gratitude: Nice weather after a particularly dreary spell, and a screened porch to enjoy it on. Enjoying cookies and donuts, and then the slight sense of relief when they’re gone. The Peaks: The work day was pretty smooth, and I
Gratitude: Holidays and special occasions that prompt us to have family dinners out. The Pits: Attended my fourth Toastmasters meeting, but it was the first time I didn’t get a chance to speak on account of them announcing a new
Gratitude: How candy and sweets can improve peoples’ attitudes. Throwing the puff strawberry toy with the boys at night. The Pits: Rainy weather. The Peaks: We started Valentine’s off with some surprises for the boys when they woke up. They
Gratitude: An ereader with an automatic night mode so I can read when I wake up in the middle of the night without blasting my retinas or waking up Traci. Kids that are excited about laying in our bed. The
Gratitude: Two boys that will “go on a little ride with me,” as my dad used to say. Although they’re starting to get to the age where they’re not so excited about it initially and have to be coaxed with
Gratitude: The boys are interested in athletic pursuits like basketball, football, and D1. Thankful for a cot to use to take a nap when the boys are on the couch. The Peaks: The boys and I drove out to H
Gratitude: I was able to play football with Turner and Weston without one of them crying. We had a nice family conversation about what would be the hardest thing about being the President (making laws, healthcare) and what unusual thing
Gratitude: Turner Skyping me on the way home. Opportunities to speak in front of strangers. The Peaks: I took a bike ride to Centennial Park after lunch in the awesome 61 degree weather. I left work a little early and
Gratitude: A job that allows flexibility in my schedule. Motivational books. The Pits: Cold weather for a bike ride. The Peaks: I visited a new Toastmasters club today. This one meets at the new Bridgestone Americas building, and so is
Gratitude: Currently, the boys enjoy Skyping me when they get home from school to tell me about their day. I know this won’t always be like this, so I’m trying to enjoy it while it lasts. The Pits: Rained on