Gratitude List

Sis gave me this beautiful gift for my January birthday.
I love the rich formula and the feminine fragrance, which lingers in soothing, powdery notes.

On a day when I lost my temper in the morning, felt muscle pain in my quads when climbing stairs, drove in the cold with no heat in the car and windows open to defog, had a frustrating time getting Punch to settle down for homework, and things are going wild in Washington, counting my blessings seems like a good idea--to keep things in perspective.

1. Hot mugs of tea steeped in my kitchen.
2. A fluffy white dog.
3. A therapist who is supportive and insightful.
4. A yoga class in the morning.
5. A snow-globe view of swirling flakes from inside the yoga studio.
6. Heat in our home.
7. Face cleanser.
8. Aerin Rose Hand & Body Cream, a birthday gift from my dear Sis.
9. The angel friends who are just a phone call away: Moey, Anne, Patsy, Elaine.

Good night to you.

TCOY

• Yoga stretches.
• Private Benjamin appointment. It's no small task to show up for therapy every week. Requires bravery.
• Some veggies.
• Day 4 no sweet treats.
• Important writing and reading.
• Productive work at my desk.