In no particular order:
* Yogurt muffins – I have a strong wheat allergy, so I can’t eat most breads or cereals, including waffles, bagels and pancakes. Instead I mostly eat yogurt-based muffins for breakfast, which go down just fine. And they’re tasty as heck. So thanks yogurt muffins.
* Baseball – Although a Yankees fan through and through, I can pretty much watch any two teams play baseball. I just love the game. It evokes summer and sun and outdoors and easy Saturday afternoons and all things relaxed and fun. I’ll take it every time.
* Liz’s Pregnant Belly – We’ve only got a few months to go before the babies come, and unless we get a real surprise, this is it for us. This will likely be Liz’s only pregnancy. There’s just something truly amazing at watching her belly grow, and feeling the babies kick now and again. I always thought it would be cool, but until you actually experience it, there’s no way to really prepare for it. I’m thrilled for the kids to come, but I’m enjoying the pregnant belly while it’s here.
* Timing the Subway – It doesn’t happen nearly as often I’d like, but there’s something awesome about walking down the stairs, to the subway platform, and having the train arrive just when you do — and you can get a seat. I’d unofficially estimate it all comes together like that about 7 percent of the time, but when it does, it’s sweet. Life is complicated enough, so when you get that smooth transition from place to place, without hassle or waiting, it just brings a smile to my face. And reminds me that maybe I’ve been living in the city too long!
* Bryan Cranston in Breaking Bad – I’m still only in the early stages of Breaking Bad season 2, but it’s one of the best shows I’ve seen in a long time. And Bryan Cranston (otherwise known as the dad from Malcolm in the Middle) delivers one of the most intense, nuanced performances ever. I never would have suspected he had such talent, but he does. His portrayal of Walter White will go down in TV history. It’s simply incredible to watch.
