My boys & I are reading a chapter book at night called mountain born by Elizabeth Yates. Its not their favorite I must say, as we just finished A Bear Called Paddington & before that, Robin Hood & His Merry Men, which of course were much more lively, well-loved stories. Still though, this book offers up a good simple story of simpler times & simpler days, a good reminder for kids these days. Its the story of the life of a boy & his family on their sheep farm. Its a little slow at times, which is good for bed time of course, lol,  but still has enough excitement peppered throughout to keep two wild sleep-fighting hooligans interested all the same. I write now because I want to remember the simple prayer the old farm hand, Benj, offered at the end of each day. He said, "Thank you, God, for another day." Sweet, simple, wonderful and peaceful truth at the end of a long day. Cant be beat. Short years.....long days....time goes by, children grow, loved ones pass on, yet simple thanks for each & every day may I always be reminded to give & to offer up to the Giver of all things. "Thank you, God, for another day."