Saturday Six

Six Things I Like About Myself
(in no particular order)

• My hair. It took me a long time to love the color of my hair, but I do now. And it's the best hair in the whole world because it cooperates with pretty much anything I ask it to do!
• I am a good writer. It may take a few dozen drafts to make it shine, but it's always good enough to keep working on it.
• I'm funny. No seriously, I'm freaking hilarious.
• I'm smart. There are huge gaps in my knowledge, of course, but I have an insatiable desire to learn. I'm always looking for the next thing I want to learn about.
• I'm a good mom. Maybe not every second of every day, but I am always trying to be the best mom for my boys.
• My friends are amazing. And I have to believe that has at least a little bit to do with me. 

Saturday Six

Six Reasons I Love My Mom
(in no particular order)

1. She never got upset with me when I showed up late for curfew, although knowing she was sitting on the couch waiting for me made me want to hurry so she could go to bed.
2. She collects "crazy" people and loves them so completely that some of them have become like family.
3. All of my friends used our house as a place of refuge because my mom always made them feel welcome.
4. She taught me to love all the best musicals and old movies.
5. When my dad would go out of town for work she would always let me sleep in her bed and snuggle up to her.
6. She is the snuggliest, lovingest, best-back-scratcher-iest person in the world.

I love you, Balou!

Saturday Six

Six Things I'm Trying To Do Every Day To Be A Better Person
(in no particular order)

• Saying please and thank you to everyone I come across.
• Smiling at strangers.
• Practicing patience (even while driving).
• Writing.
• Taking time to do my hair and makeup to make me feel good about myself.
• Kissing my kids every day.