Thankful Thursday

Time for another Thankful Thursday! Feels like things are calming down again a bit here now that school's out and graduation's over and all that. Working our way into new summer routines. :) I'm sure there will be more about that later. In the meantime, here are five random things that I haven't had a chance to mention sooner...

1. Outside workouts. You may recall that the pandemic caused boot camp to move to Zoom. We're still going strong that way and I'm definitely so thankful for boot camp altogether...the exercise and the camaraderie. Alongside that, Lynne and I have gotten together on Saturday mornings for years now to do some additional working out...at the gym (pre-pandemic), in our basements (over the phone during most of the pandemic), and outside (when it's warm enough since the pandemic started). The start of May finally saw us able to meet up outside again for this year and it was beautiful. We meet half-way between our homes and run intervals. It's not fun but we strangely enjoy it and know it's good for us. :) 

2. Mother's Day margaritas. Speaking of Lynne, even though I wasn't celebrating Mother's Day actually on the day, Lynne had her traditional Mother's Day margs. She invited a bunch of women from different parts of her life and we stopped in throughout the afternoon to enjoy raspberry margaritas on her back patio. It was a lovely break. Thanks, Lynne!

3. Portable steamer. Confession. We don't own an iron here. For years, this has not been an issue at all. I just don't buy clothes that need to be ironed. :) Micah getting a suit for prom changed that, though, lol. I suddenly realized the situation a bit before prom. My solution was to buy a portable steamer. Guys. Portable steamers are awesome! I steamed Micah's suit and dress shirts. Voila! And then I realized how handy it was for Noah's graduation gown and stole. Perfect. Yay! Thankful for my new tool.

4. This picture. While grandparents were here, I caught this picture of Micah sharing a meal with one of our squirrels. It was hilarious and adorable...

This was a rare moment. Usually when Micah stands at the door and watches squirrels, he tries to intimidate them, lol. 

5. Anime. Noah's back at his apartment now that grandparents are gone and graduation is over and all. While all three boys were home, though, they had a good time bonding and reconnecting over anime shows. I love that even though they're all separated during the school year, they can get together and watch a show together...some that they've been watching together and only resume when they're all together, some that one recommends and the other two have started, some that they've all watched on their own and just want to talk about. I don't personally watch anime but am thankful for it.

Okay, that's all for now. Continually thankful for this life I have.