Thanksgiving in July!

oh the lazy days of summer are upon us! There is something cerebrally calming about mid summer nights like last night, makes me want to lock it in a freeze frame and put it up on my mantel so when I am feeling a bit down hearted or sorry for myself i can hop in and remember how lucky i am and how great I felt on nights like last night. Nostagically summer was my favourite time! So fun ! Five short years ago on nights like this I would planning what new summer dress I was going to wear and scheming on what to do with the girls, what bar is good on a monday and i would be having a cold one listening to the summer hits in my rental in ocean park! Quite a far cry from last night listening to the white noise of the baby monitor and the melodic song of the owl who has made his home in a nearby tree, wearing one of my husbands old t- shirts, and favourite cozy jogging pants shorts and catching up on my liquids with a tall glass of iced water because I get so busy during the day I forget to drink.... It lilted me into a very pensive thankful mood. I am so grateful for this life and the health that I have. To have an amazing husband and a beautiful healthy daughter. Who as of late, is now "telling" me how much my presence makes her happy by her ear to ear smile, while reaching out and kicking her legs, despite the fact that she is in the throws of teething. To have such a wonderful family and friends there to support us and have fun with! It got me thinking about how much I take for granted to live in this beautiful part of the world a beach to walk on, mountains to climb and ocean to swim in, the ability to be free and have a fantastic car. To have a full fridge with great food, to go on trips to breathe fresh air. We are truly spoiled and lucky to be here in this country !!