Those days

Do you ever have those days?

You know... one of those days?

Recently I have been having one of those lives.

I don't know what is wrong with me.

Maybe it is SAD- you know, seasonal affective disorder-

a depression that settles on oneself with the coming of cold and darkness and snow.

I don't know.

I just know that these 2 little monkeys keep me going.

What a blessing to be able to care for them-

Love them and kiss them and hug them.

It does lift my heart to look at them playing and happy.

Even in the 20 degree temperature, I feel warm when I look at them.

I love the naughty look on Luke's face as he rams his really expensive toy into

his sister's really expensive toy.

I adore Sadie's choice of pink and black striped socks with her polka dotted dress.

I smile as I watch them play.

Sadie thinks she is so cool.

Luke knows he is awesome.

I am blessed to be a mother of these crazy kids.

I am thankful that I don't have the luxury of laying in my bed all day, depressed.

I am grateful for the joy that these little bundles bring me.

Addendum:

This wonderful Ashby moment came to a close just after I put away my camera.

It ended with Sadie under the front passenger tire of Luke's sweet ride.

I am not kidding.

Joy and bliss and Happy Hanukkah to me.

Back to bed I go.

Don't call me or the authorities- we will all live!