*watching Madelyn blow on a dandelion for the first time

*Madelyn putting a bib on Elmo and sitting him on a chair at the table

*telling Gracie how to spell words and watching her write them

*reading these words on my calendar-- "God, help me today to see my children through your eyes."

*Madelyn and Gracie getting tickled by Jim

*Madelyn asking to dance on Jim's feet

*hearing Madelyn say "I sorry" when she falls and hurts herself

*Gracie's excitement about doing quiet time