1. Though the sprinklers went haywire this morning, the repairman was able to come first thing and it was a quick and easy fix covered by the 90-day guarantee.
2. The kids were out for a large chunk of the day, allowing me to relax. I didn't even have to leave the house to run any errands!
3. Snickerdoodles!

Bonus: More pre-orders for my forthcoming Sherlock Holmes story!