things that make today happy

If you were to come over the first thing you would notice are the ill children. You would probably want to leave and cherish the gratitude you feel that it isn't your kids that are hacking and/or vomiting. You would look at us and shudder as if our cooties are attaching themselves to your clothing. But you would be such a welcome guest! Look past the pale gaunt faces and take note that kid #3 is making his sound effect repertoire again (a good sign), and kid #4 asked for toast...toast with jam please, Mom. (note the "jam" and "please"-- more good signs).

Then maybe just maybe you would send me to bed (even though I'm not a bit sick) and bring me tea and crumpets. What are crumpets? I am sure I would like them. Perhaps I could sit and watch old seasons of Mad Men while you caught up on my laundry. I may or may not request something made with dark chocolate, but make something just in case I do.

As I hinted in my last post October has worn me out. I can see light at the end of this dark tunnel...something very happy happens at the end of this month.

Until then I will share wee bits of happiness from today. Today deserves it as the sky is blue and the air is crisp and blustery. This is my favorite part of Fall.

Chickens in leaves.

Lace trimmed pillowcases dancing in the wind.

Five pumpkins for five punkins.

PS Look this is a crumpet. It looks like a cross between a pancake and an english muffin.