Simple cooking

Alex cooked broccoli tonight and the kids ate broccoli & rice for dinner. It was simple and typical and quick. 

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- Cher

Family

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- Cher

Alex

Because it's our anniversary and I'm very thankful that I married him. 

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- Cher

Diversity

With everything going on re: BLM I've been reflecting on my childhood and am grateful to have grown up in a diverse community where I don't remember feeling different. I'm sure I was a minority but so was everyone else in their own way and it made my 'difference' negligible. 

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- Cher

Normalcy

We went to the dentist and got In N Out afterwards and it felt the most normal it's been in a while. 

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- Cher

Calmness & insight

I lost it today and while I knew I should be calm I couldn't hold it in. It's the calmness and insight that I've previously experienced and recognizing that I lacked that is a great teaching experience for me. 

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- Cher

Witty comments by Chloe

I love this girl. Her humor her wit her language. She's amazing. I love the person she has become and I hope she continues her innocence and empathy. 

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- Cher

Time to play

I was able to play with my kids in the morning before work and during lunch today and it was wonderful

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- Cher

Gardens

We are so very very lucky to have a prosperous garden at our house and to also have an even more abundant one at YeYe's house. 

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- Cher

Quick recipes

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- Cher

Self soothing. Calmness

Ryan is working on it. I know he is but he still has a hard time calming himself down. His emotions run him but I see progress. I have to be thankful for all the small ways he is trying to improve his emotional strength. 

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- Cher

Face masks

I was able to see Cassie in 3D today!! I was so happy I almost cried. She looks the same as Chloe & Ryan but I was still very excited to actually see her. 

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- Cher

4 hours of work

Thankfully I only have to work from 8-12 today. But I'm still thankful that I actually have work. So thank you Lord for all my blessings. 

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- Cher

Time as a family of 4

I love my big extended family and I am truly always grateful for the help they give us. But as time goes by I am cherishing the evenings or days that we get to spend together as a family of 4. Doing whatever we want when we want how we want without comment or interruption. 

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- Cher

Time spent with my kids

Sometimes I need a reminder that I should give my undivided attention to my kids whenever they ask for it. They are only asking to play with me and I shouldn't brush them off. 

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- Cher

Supplies

Sometimes I'm amazed at the different arts and craft supplies I have around the house. 

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- Cher

Quiet time

Sometimes I just need a little peace and quiet. I'm very thankful for any quiet time I'm given. 

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- Cher

Shipt

I am spending an absurd amount of money at Target bc of Shipt but it's so convenient!!

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- Cher

Cleaning help

My mom came over today and totally helped me clean up and clean out the kids' closets. It was such a daunting task that I was avoiding it but it went pretty smoothly with my mom here to help. 

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- Cher

Chloe’s big sister skills

I love listening to Chloe support and teach Ryan. She is the perfect big sister for him and we are so lucky to have her. 

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- Cher

Surprise snacks

In N Out cheeseburger with grilled onions protein style was my afternoon snack today! I'm so lucky

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- Cher

Homemade ice cream

So excited for my homemade chocolate malted krunch ice cream. The crispearls are the perfect size for the crunch and the chocolate malt flavor is delicious. 

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- Cher

Laying down

As I get bigger I can physically feel the strain of standing up for long periods of time during the day. It's amazing how much laying down on my side helps my back pain. 

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- Cher

Masks

Even if they don't work they make us feel safe. 

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- Cher

Day off

It's great to have a weekday off to spend time with my kids 

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- Cher

Actual books

I will always love the feel of reading an actual book. 

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- Cher

Science behind baking

I've been learning about baking bread and I'm learning a lot about the science behind it and what makes bread good and bad. 

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- Cher