14 Days of Love #2

Oooh so much to love today! 

#1- the weather.  Hot Dog!  North Carolina got into the 60's.  YEESSSSS!!!!  I love a day in the 60's.  Especially in February.  We could look at it as a tease, or we could look at it as a bone to get us through the rest of winter.  I look at days like this as a gift to get me to when it's time to start planting my garden.  The kids and I met my parents at Crowders Mountain and went for a 3 mile hike.  It was glorious. I love hiking and being in the woods.  I love the feeling of exercising- but not being bored like I would if I was on a treadmill (which I don't do).  Going forward, walking up hills, dodging rocks and roots, seeing wildlife . . . it's the best.

#2- my kids ages.  We had a get together with our Sunday School class tonight, and we left the kids at home.  I didn't have to hire a babysitter, I didn't have to arrange anything with our parents (who live out of town), and I didn't have to bring them along.  We stayed until 9:45 chatting with everyone.  I texted Alexa at 8:45 and said, "Take a shower and wash your hair."  She did.  I texted her at 9:30 and told her to go to bed, and read until I got home.  She did.  When we got home- they were both happy and healthy.  I am in a sweet spot y'all.  SWEET SPOT. 

#3- I found these today.  I love these candies.  I like the flavor, but I especially like the combination of flavors: gummy with those little crunchy candy pieces surrounding the gummy?!!!  MMMMMMM  so good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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