Raindrops on Roses, and Whiskers on Kittens

These are just a few of my favorite things this summer:

• The nasty, run-down soda machine that miraculously still works (and is still stocked) just across the street
• Falling asleep with Reed on my stomach for a nap
• The sound of laughter outside as my kids are playing
• Snuggling with Roger in the morning as we watch Little Einsteins
• Cafe Rio grilled chicken salad
• Pillow-talk with D at night
• Roger's prayers
• Eliza's dance moves when she thinks no one is watching
• Davis's awesome tricks on the tramp
• Finally feeling like life is calm enough that making dinner doesn't sound like pure torture
• Almost daily trips to the gas station for an ice-cold beverage and treats for the kids
• Watching the kids get soaked in the sprinkler on a hot, hot day
• So You Think You Can Dance on T.V.