On this Monday afternoon, I'd love to ask: what has made you smile lately? Here are six lovely things I've seen online or IRL, and please share yours in the comments...

“One of my greatest joys of parenthood was curling up to read before bed,” says Sophie Blackall, the Caldecott-winning illustrator and author. “Your kids are fresh out of the bath and in their pajamas, clean-smelling and damp and sleepy.” Here, she shares 20 favorites, including one she’s given as a gift dozens of times...

What are you up to this weekend? The boys and I will be playing whiffleball at the park, and I'm going to watch more of DTF St. Louis — the first episode was surprisingly compelling. (Thanks to the readers who recommended it!) Hope you have a good one, and here are a few links from around the web...