grateful tidbits, #2

• *Lexi, curled up next to me with a book. I understand her in the quiet; she is still and calm.
• *Zack racing to open the door for a woman with a baby, without prompting. There's a proud grin on his face.
• *Witnessing a PTA father's face light up when his daughter comes in the room. He waits patiently for her to acknowledge him, and gives her a nod.
• *Kissing on my 2 year-old nephew's neck. He doesn't shoo me, not yet. Aunt Sissy comes out 'Aunt Didsy'.
• *Laying in bed, after 7 am (!), with Greg, jabbering - making up for all the days he is out of town. The kids finally pounce on us and the day begins.