Five Things Friday

Five Things That Made Me Smile This Past Week

1. With my new work schedule, we recently discovered that it would be impossible for me to go to the gym. The hours that the local gym is open doesn't work with my schedule unfortunately. So, my ever-so-amazing husband did the next best thing. He took a portion of the basement in our house and made room for the treadmill. Now, I have the convenience of a home gym and can even look out the window while I'm using it too!



2. Due to my new work schedule, I am fortunate to still stay at home with the Madore-ables during the day time, but that means that I don't get to say goodnight to them when they go to bed at night. After my shift is done and I go home, I make sure I go in and check on the girls before I go to bed. Samantha has woken up the last few nights. Even though she's sleepy and rubbing her eyes, she still has a BIG smile on her face. We talk about what she did after I left for work. I especially love the fact that as tired as she is, she still manages to give me the biggest of hugs.



3. I'm really excited about Samantha's first field trip today! Today, we're going apple picking with her pre-school class. I don't know who's more excited about it, Sam or Mommy! I just want to know one thing: when did I become old enough to chaperone my daughter's class?



4. I'm really enjoying this Fall weather that we've been having. Although, as a true New Englander, I know not to put my Summer clothes away just yet...maybe December or January. Right now, the chance for 80 degree sunny days in September and October could still happen.


5. Samantha continues to write her letters and challenge herself. At the same time, Sarah has taken a huge interest in "reading" books. It's cute to listen to her read "Brown Bear Brown Bear" in her room.