*listening to Madelyn sing into the paper towel tube

*smiling as Gracie rubbed Madelyn's back and sang Twinkle, Twinkle to her

*laughing as Madelyn imitated washing her hands while I washed mine

*loving the way Gracie's pigtails bounce up and down as she runs

*making egg-salad...yum!

*homemade blueberry crumble with lots of brown sugar and oatmeal

*the feast we had at school for Royal Day...sparkly crowns, goblets, chicken legs, grapes, and apple juice!

*sweet-smelling play-doh

*loving the book King Bidgood's in the Bathtub by Audrey Wood

*learning to love the Dick and Jane books

*watching Madelyn pick out a book and then sit in my lap

*watching Madelyn sit on the book when I read to Gracie

*hearing the girls' laughter as Jim chased them around the kitchen

*taking the girls for a wagon ride

On a different note, I am missing the Pumpkin Festival and all it's yummy pumpkin treats! I plan to make some pumpkin chocolate-chip cookies tomorrow!