Five things that made two children happy today.

(above: a 9-year old)

1. Classical music

2. Doing puzzles with younger brother (age 3)

3. Playing music

4. Drawing

5. Eating oatmeal

(below: a 12-year old)

1. Classical music + rainy weather

2. Ooey-gooey oatmeal

3. Doing puzzles with younger brother (age 3)

4. YOGA!

5. Swinging outside

Amidst the challenges of life…how do I not look at these and feel…better about life and more content with the present?

Sometimes the things we write down matter, and sometimes the things we read that others have written down matter too.

To these children someday: It is not your job to make your parents happy. But please know that you do, so much, and it means something to see something like these things written down.

Even when you did it because you were mandated to by an unnamed teacher-authority figure in your life…:)

You bring joy and happiness to those around you. Thank you.