June 28

Yesterday, a man from work brought in oranges from his garden. I had some spinach from the organic delivery, and wilted that with slivered toasted almonds, red onion, chopped oranges, honey and a touch of salt. I feel lucky to be able to cook with fresh organic veggies every day.

June 20

I am so lucky to have the family that I do, who will drop everything at a moment's notice to have dinner. Just because. Or for an event. I always enjoy their company.

June 19

I'm very proud of myself for making it to a year nursing Taryn. And I'm appreciating all the support I received from friends and family, encouraging me to keep pumping when I was ready to give up a week back at work.

June 17

Today I am grateful that my father is a better Dad to my little sisters than he was for me. And grateful that my husband loves our daughter as much as he does, even if it's hard to tell by his actions sometimes.

June 11

I had to give Rosco a quarter of an aspirin today. He had gotten some vaccines, and his butt was swollen to the size of a kiwi. He's feeling much better now, after being in so much pain he wouldn't get off the bed to eat or pee, and for that, I'm grateful.

June 8

I've been going to the same dentist for over 20 years. It's nice to have no fear, to have no cavities, and to know that if I have a 45 minute appointment every 6 months, 30 minutes are spent catching up and only 15 are the actual cleaning.

June 7

I gave blood today. I feel like crap but I'm happy. Feels good to help other people, even when I don't feel so cheeky afterwards.

June 6

I'm glad I had the foresight to cut up fruit last night. Much better to snack on this than a Powerbar.