Writing

Thank you, honey, for working so hard this weekend on your submission for that big writing award.

Springtime fun

Thank you, kids, for making me come out of my shell and do something really fun with you. 

And thank you, honey, for being super creative.

And thank you, Heidi, for the selfies?

Keep working on your selfie skills, baby. 

Inspiration

Thank you, inspiration, for making me feel that things are possible. 

Smiles

Thank you for real smiles too, baby boy.

Smiles

Thank you, Emory, for your almost-smiles. 

Dirt

Thank you, dirt, for the therapy. 

Innocence

Thank you, kids, for teaching me that things don't need to be new or shiny to be fun.