You are my sunshine

My baby girl laughs at anything. She rolls with the punches.

My boys have surprised me with their sense of security and independence.

My little brother taught my oldest son how to come up with a cool signature for when he signs his baseball cards.

My mom moves the furniture around in her house about once a week.

I moved my furniture around... again.... thanks mom

My neighbor sets her table for dinner with tiny porcelain dishes at each person's place; a dish for each little condiment or sauce. She usually has flowers or some sort of child-centered art as the centerpiece.

My friend passes along great seeds of religion and philosophy my way. Her children are thoughtful and fun.

My teaching partner has quiet control over our class. I watch her teach and I want to be one of her students.

My husband jokes with our kids, plays HORSE with them on the basketball court, stays up late reading aloud to them.

I read blogs, books, newspaper articles that inspire me to write. That give me ideas on how to be a better wife. Or ideas on how to improve on my house.

Here's a view of my house from today, it will surely look different next time someone stops by.

I am surrounded by positive role models. Surrounded by inspiration to be a better mom, better friend, better partner, better aunt, better cook, better teacher.....

just plain better.