Stuff that makes us smile:

• When Benjamin is whining, and Paul smiles at him. And Benjamin says in all seriousness, “It’s not funny, Paul!” (Oh, but it is!)
• Benjamin in his undies
• Paul’s smiles--they involve his whole body. His face lights up, and his arms and legs move a mile a minute.
• The adoring look that Paul gives Benjamin most of the day.
• The determination of Benjamin when he’s trying to do something difficult all by himself.
• Eating chocolate chip cookie dough
• The five minutes after putting both boys to bed. (Before exhaustion sets in.)
• Canceled meetings
• Warm, sunny days, and being outside
• A good night’s sleep--or at least the memory of one
• Singing with Benjamin
• The ocean (and most other kinds of water--pools, waterfalls, baths, showers, sinks)
• Naps
• Hanging clothes on the line
• Homemade blueberry muffins
• Watching Benjamin participate in church
• Benjamin’s questions, such as, “Mommy, why does Daddy like you?”
• Reading books
• Daddy’s day off
• Rocking Paul
• Clean sheets
• Being held
• God blessing us with a wonderful family