First week's wrap-up

So this is the first of my new "weekly" gratitude recaps. I am hopeful that this will be manageable for me and that I can continue to keep a focus on being thankful without feeling like I've dropped the blogging ball :)
So highs of the week?

I think 2 of the things I'm most grateful are the cute items of summer clothing I sewed for my kids. It's not nearly warm enough to wear them, but if I waited until summer to start I might not finish them in time for the kids to enjoy the 2 weeks of hot weather we get, lol. I made Mel a super cute summer blouse with a fun cherry cotton print on the bottom and a cute red/white polka dot on top.

Malachi got a cute pair of longie shorts (with pockets!) out of a robot cotton I fell in love with a few months back. He's such a ham!

I feel super excited about accomplishing these two projects. I have lots piled up around my craft room and in my head, but just finishing a few is something I'm very thankful for.

Other highlights about this week include having dinner with friends we haven't hung out with in a year!!! Ouch, can't believe that much time has passed. We won't let if happen again. We had so much fun. The kids had a great time playing together and the food was fabulous: home brined corned beef with veggies and homemade Irish soda bread....happy St. Patricks Day, indead. :)

Marcus took his first big-boy bath (no baby bath seat or big brother or sister to hold him in the tub). He loved having the tub and all the toys to himself!

....and who can resist the shampoo hair shot? He's a cutie-patootie alright.

Jubal and I also got some mostly kid free time today and managed to tidy the whole house and relax together for a few minutes. It was wonderful! Thank you Lord.

Looking forward to many more things to be thankful for.