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Counting My Gifts {147-177}

My parents have been here this weekend which is always a HUGE blessing.  The boys love their grandparents, and it is so fun to see them all interact.  I'm sure there will be more posts soon with all that we've been doing this weekend - especially my new playroom/school room. {happy dance}

147. Leftovers
148. Button bringing me flowers
149. A working dryer again
150. Cuddling with both my boys on the couch
151. Raindrops dripping off the roof
152. Talking to my husband even when he is all the way across the country
153. Being a jungle gym for my children
154. Clouds being swept across the sky by the wind
155. Harmony
156. Naked baby belly
157. Blowing kisses on said belly
158. Childcare at the YMCA
159. My kids love playing there
160. A toddler happily running into my arms when I come to pick him up
161. My 3 year old trying to sound important by telling all his Y "friends" in a matter-of-fact voice that he needs to go now.
162. Elevator buttons lighting up
163. My parents coming to visit
164. The boys climbing all over their Papa
165. A little brother that adores his big brother

166. An adventurous toddler
167. Giggles
168. Children getting into their carseats by themselves
169. Getting our garden shed put together
170. and completed before the rain started

171. Helpful neighbors
172. Watching my parents interact with their grandchildren

173. The boys getting to share a room
174. and they love it!

175. Family story time on the couch
176. My husband coming home from a business trip
177. Sleeping in our "new" bedroom



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