Occasionally I have the urge to gab about some of the things in my life that make me super proud. I suspect this will be a pretty eclectic list. Prepare yourselves for a lot of randomness you may or may not have known about me and my life.
** I did not raise my voice with the kids today. Not one single time, and considering it’s a non-school day I find that pretty damn noteworthy.
** My brother is publishing his second book this fall and I am a super-proud-sister. He even has an Author Page on Amazon — how wicked cool is that?!
** T-man can do almost any flip known to man off the diving board, and he’s almost mastered a running front flip on land. He is fearless.
** It’s 9:30 at night and Gracie hasn’t stolen a single thing today. We must record the date for prosperity.
** It’s 9:30 at night and, despite desperately craving a snack, I refuse to get one. Baby steps.
** BrightSide grilled out tonight and dinner was fabulous. He’s a grill master, just like his dad. The steak, burgers, and shish-ka-bobs were all delicious, and the kids loved eating out on the patio.
** My oldest niece (and goddaughter) will be graduating high school next month. I’m so proud of how far she’s come and look forward to seeing where her life takes her.
** I’m thrilled that Bear has gone from being a 3rd grader who started the year saying she was terrible at math to a rising 4th grader who loves and excels at the subject.
** We actually managed to take a family picture last weekend in which everyone a) was looking at the camera, b) had their eyes open, and c) sported a genuine smile. It’s an almost-summer miracle.
** Phoebe came to us almost one and a half years ago a scared dog who didn’t trust anyone. She’s grown into a sweet, loving, snuggle bunny who wants nothing more than to be cuddled. All. Day. Long.
Riddle from the Middle 
Great post. Loved the pics.
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