I am grateful for the beauty and uniqueness of naked trees against the pre-dawn sky lit by the crescent moon and stars, and the privilege to see the canvas change to a beautiful pink sky just before the sunrise.

I am grateful for my hearing, in order to hear such variety of bird songs during the morning walk.

I am grateful for the wonderful text message from Zak and Katrina sharing that the banquet was a HUGE success.

I am grateful for these GORGEOUS pictures of Annistan and Anjalie that Karissa sent to me, and pictures of Anissa and Andrae, so proud of their pre-school-at-home accomplishments!

I am grateful for a long overdue phone call with Terry last night. It was SO good to hear her voice and catch up.

I am grateful that my I’s are dotted, T’s are crossed, references are finally in, and I am ready for graduation/certification next Wednesday!

I am grateful for success at work – finding a qualified candidate is so satisfying.

I am grateful for bosses who treat us to lunch for special occasions.

I am grateful for a wonderful email from Geri!

I am grateful that it is National Cereal Day today. I love cereal. I have fond memories of Dwight/Karissa/Katrina eating Tupperware storage bowls-full of cereal. Other fond memories are of sitting at the breakfast table eating cereal while reading the cartoons/random facts/info on the back of the boxes and being so excited to reach down into the bottom of a full box in order to find that plastic package with a surprise inside! My all-time favorite cereal is Peanut Butter Cap’n Crunch. Mmmmm.

Some Cereal History:

Of the more than 314 million people in the U.S., 49 % start their day with a bowl of cereal.

There are 2.7 billion boxes — enough to wrap around the earth thirteen times — of cereal sold every year.

And I am grateful that my Dad is coming to visit tomorrow!!