things that are good right now

:: our kick-ass new pediatrician, who has 2 sons of her own, moonlights as an ER doc, believes in pro-biotics and other alternative/natural approaches, has Saturday hours and is less than 3 miles from our house

:: being toasty warm in front of the gas stove while the wind blows and the snow flies outside

:: the unique and wonderful smell of sheets being ironed

:: the lingering scent of pancakes, sausages and maple syrup from this morning's breakfast

:: the joy I feel watching our dog frolic in the snow

:: still wearing pajamas at 1:12 p.m.