thankful tuesday, 11/8

• playing in the leaves all afternoon with the kids
• melted snow. leave covered grass.
• reflecting on this fall's powerful synergy series at church
• tic-tac-toe with ella (she's got good quick!)
• kiddo's special sleepover with uncle justin
• camp fire sing-a-long on a chilly night
• being wrong. forgiveness
• early thanksgiving celebrations with family
• generous hosts
• snuggling with baby nathan
• tree swing giggles
• news of a new niece or nephew due in may
• parenting against lying (so hard!)
• seeking wisdom 
• being in the classroom
• meal swap 
• embracing these finals day of late afternoons on the playground
• easy bedtimes
• tricky to-do lists