Happy Faces

I am in New England with my parents visiting my children. All I saw yesterday was smiling faces. When family lives out of town, every minute of every visit is precious. We caught up on news even though we speak a few times a week. We saw my granddaughter dance and sing. We watched her climb her swing set ropes and swing from the monkey bars. We met her favorite dolls. We ate so much food that my stomach is still full. This morning we will drive home on a beautiful, sunny September day. I am the only early bird. Everyone else is still asleep. I count my blessings every day. Today I am counting them twice.