Friday, February 26, 2010

Donuts and Chat

Good morning, friends. Happy Friday! Here are a few happy thoughts I'm enjoying this morning:
* A friend brought me a chocolate donut and we spent some time laughing this morning. * My daughter and one of her best friends exchanged clothes. Can she already be old enough for that? * Well, she's still young enough to have clubs with secret handshakes. Three of them are practicing right now. * It's Friday!! * I have more dancing planned with my students. * The weather is nice enough for outside recess. Oh, thank God! * I have a hot pink cyclamen glowing in the window of my classroom; a gift from a student. * Figure skating was absolutely stunning last night. * I have a new hero. I've never been so happy to see someone earn a medal. * There are six boxes of books sitting on the floor of my classroom just waiting for us to explore them. * Sloane and Daddy have a date tonight. So do I. Mine is at home. Alone. *
I hope your weekend is full of delights.

36 comments:

Yiota said...

Happy Friday to you too!
I love the boxes of books waiting to be explored. We just got the first English readers at my school this morning. I'm giving them to my students next week. I'm so excited! Their first (simplified) stories in English; 'Little Women' and 'Oliver Twist' will keep each other company over the weekend.

Anonymous said...

cyclamens - so cheerful!

we made flowers today - with tissue paper and old fabric.

Angie Muresan said...

Happy Friday to you too! What an awesome idea for a post this is. I especially love those dates at home alone. They are so rare in my house. Enjoy it!

KTW said...

Ahhhhhh.....an evening at home...ALONE! Heavenly! And I envy you. Of course when I DO have an evening at home alone, I feel just that...alone. I have most of my days alone so I guess I should be satisfied.
Love your happy thoughts! Keep sharing! :)

Tess Kincaid said...

You lured me over from "donuts" on the thumbnail of my blogroll! Have a lovely weekend, bloggy friend.

JoLyn said...

I love Fridays! And I wish I had six boxes of books waiting for me! That would be divine.

GraceGal said...

Ohhhh, boxes of books! What a delight. I loved the figure skating, too. Even though I'm from the U.S. I didn't want anyone to win that Bronse medal but Joannie Rochette. What an inspiration and and a true Olympic moment!

Char said...

what a glorious day you're having - that's so beautiful

Johanna said...

such pretty reflections. have a most wonderful Friday!

Jeanie said...

These ARE happy thoughts. I needed happy thoughts as I suck down lunch and sneak a few blogs, knowing full well I have to go back to a terrible mess when I'm done!

Jeanne said...

I love all you share
Blessings and much love
Jeanne♥

Andrea said...

Hope you have a wonderful weekend.
hugs, andrea

S. Etole said...

yes, the figure skating was stunning, wasn't it ... there is so much to being a true winner

Cindy said...

Relyn, I have a new hero too, it amazed me that she was able to hold herself so together. It had to be heart wrenching for her. She handled herself with utter grace. I was so glad she got a medal. Glad you have a beautiful flower. You asked me about blue poppies, I have grown them, I take all the seeds from my poppies and just throw them in the ground. Usually the pink and reds, but occassionally a blue one comes up.
I love poppies. Have you grown the blue ones. Have a great weekend.

Gigi Thibodeau said...

It sounds like bliss, especially the boxes of books and the date alone. Oh, and the dancing and the pink cyclamen and . . . oh, you know, all of it.

I LOVED your comments on my post. And I loved that you went all second grade to get to the front of the line!!! Made me blush.

xoxo Gigi

spread your wings said...

i had to Tivo Iceskating last night. can't wait to watch it tonight. yeah for Friday and leaving work on time.
have a beautiful weekend my friend.

Georgianna said...

So many joyful moments – thank you for sharing and enjoy your evening! And thank you for your beautiful comment – I can't tell you how much it meant! – g

Gayle said...

Oh, just the thought of boxes of books to explore makes me happy! Have a great weekend, Relyn!

Heart2Heart said...

Relyn,

I truly treasure nights like you are having tonight, a date night alone while the hubby takes the kids out! WOO HOO! and here's to enjoying yourself.

Love and Hugs ~ Kat

Marilyn Miller said...

Happy Friday indeed! Have a delightful time along at home. Those times are the very best for the soul.

Sue said...

The Canadian skater is the same age as my blonde daughter, and I'm the same age as her mother. I was holding my breath for her last night and I just couldn't stop feeling her pain and such sadness that her mom wasn't there to watch that shining moment. She (and her dad) are my heroes too.

Sue

Life Is A Road Trip said...

Enjoy your weekend, ruh-Lynn! I saw this post and photo and thought of you.

http://venicedailyphoto.blogspot.com/2010/02/grand-canal-in-black.html

maggie said...

What a perfect Friday.
For me, today I let myself drift aimlessly to wherever wanted to happen next. These are my best days. Relyn, I enjoy the spirit you are. Thankyou.

Tracy said...

Such FUN! Friday--start of the weekend... love it! Happy Weekend to you & yours, Relyn! :o) ((BIG HUGS))

Patti said...

Don't you love a weekend start like that? How can it miss? Enjoy, enjoy enjoy!

GailO said...

...and happy weekend to you!...your list is warm and happy...from the cyclamen gift to the box of waiting books to home alone date...love it!

Mrs. E said...

Forget Love Thursday. That is a Love Friday if you ask me!! Have a wonderful weekend!! (Sounds like a great start!!)

Dutchbaby said...

That is one excellent Friday!

Jessica said...

I hope your date night was wonderful! A fun night along--perfect for relaxing!

An Open Heart said...

I LOVE YOUR PICTURE! It's beautiful.

I'm late, but happy friday to you, too!


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Joy said...

Oh how I love that time alone in the house. Hope you had beautiful moments of silence!

krista said...

you had donuts AND a night home alone? my heart, she beats for you.
:-)

Jaime said...

I couldn't hold back the tears when I watched her skate, when I watched her win the medal. I cannot believe how much emotion these olympics have stirred in me!

Rita said...

My weekend was filled with painting Darren's porch and the front of his house! But I am thankful that I could do that and thankful that he is my son!

Jeanie said...

What a beautiful horse! And, lovely thoughts!

Teri and her Stylish Adventure Cats said...

I had a palomino horse as a child and it still is my favorite color!

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