today
i am grateful
for silly superficial things.

for growing hair.
for polka dots.
for pompoms on hats.
for wearing sneakers at my desk.

and,
for bigger things!

a lovely mother who takes a few minutes out of her morning
to chat with me on the phone
while i walk to work

a boss
who is both inspirational and challenging
that celebrates one year with us today.

my legs. that ski and dance and leap.

for studded snow tires
on snowy slippery roads.