habit : July 24

"Your Life is Now" - John Mellencamp
Yes... yes it is. I don't know what I am waiting for.

habit : July 23

Today was steamy. A trip to the library and some Italian Ice helped.

habit : July 22

One came home tonight. Two will leave again this weekend. They have been coming and going all Summer. I'm ready for it to be my turn.

habit : July 21

An after dinner walk. Just the two of them. They are brothers and, at least for today, friends.

habit : July 20

I was up early and they slept late so I soaked in the quiet. By bedtime, I was glad I had taken that time.

habit : July 19

I received a phone call today that I was hoping for but my reaction was not what I would have expected.

habit : July 18

A rainbow over the house was the perfect way to end the weekend.

habit : July 17

I thought today would be hard but it was the anticipation of today that posed the greater challenge.

habit : July 16

I have to keep telling myself that it will be ok ... that I will be ok.

habit : July 15

Never underestimate the importance of a well thought out master plan.

habit : July 14

Today was a purple vitamin day!

habit : July 13

An important reminder.
...and one I needed to see.

habit : July 12

You've grown so much this summer .... we both have. I just didn't expect you to do it overnight.

habit : July 11

I need to remember to say yes more.

habit : July 10

When you tell me that I am the best, sometimes I think I might start to believe you.

habit : July 9

It's hard to be small but there are times when being big isn't too easy either.

habit : July 8

It feels good to be teaching again ...even if it is only for the week.

habit : July 7

The day started with a lot of promise. I have a renewed sense of hope for the future.

habit : July 6

They ground spices at church and the neighbor brought over some vegetables from her garden so we made fresh tomato sauce for dinner.

habit : July 5

When it's summer, every day is Friday.

habit : July 4

I'm really glad we've been able to remain friendly. It's important for them.

habit : July 3

The storm held off long enough for the parade. This year, 2 of my boys got to march. Soon it will be all 3.

habit : July 2

An arm full of books and CD's (and even a few magazines) from the library. Sandwiches and fruit salad for dinner. The day was quiet....and good.

habit : July 1

Four unintentional days with out coffee. I decided not to make it five.