• a mug of hot chocolate to perk up my morning
• a quick $50
• dedicated parent volunteers
• a substitute I can count on: calm, respected, and maintains high expectations
• a good laugh in the midst of a serious meeting
• a blanket around me to keep warm on a cold day
• cheering on my brother in one of his last soccer games of the season
• a double date with friends

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2011

• surprised by a Christmas song on the radio
• creating their own "ants"
• discount tickets to see a long awaited show!
• my amazing husband, who always knows how to cheer me up
• laughing at family videos
• new numbers

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2011

• recording what students have learned about kindness
• an e-mail with special offers from NYU
• time with him in the midst of a busy week
• reading together
• early to bed

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2011

• news that a loved one is home from the hospital
• inviting myself to dinner at mom & dad's, hearing again that the door is always open
• a phone call to say "I miss you"
• picking out snacks to treat the staff
• knocks on the door from the neighbors, even for something small