- using our stand mixer for the first time.
- experiments with chocolate cake that actually work out.
- Boxing Day dinner with friends.
- handing off the baby to other people.
- staying out past 8pm.
Category: grace in small things
grace in small things. 2506 of 2555.
- seeing how your kid approaches opening presents for the first time.
- talking to as much family as possible on the phone.
- staying in pajamas all day.
- a multi-dish feast just for us.
- not having to go anywhere all day.
grace in small things. 2505 of 2555.
- sneaking in a little nap.
- wrapping presents.
- having the luxury of being able to put gifts under the tree.
- stocking up on special foods for our Christmas feast.
- getting together with friends we have been meaning to visit for months.
grace in small things. 2504 of 2555.
- a much needed full night’s sleep.
- a festivus for the rest of us
- stocking up on baking supplies.
- homemade buttercrunch toffee.
- watching trashy tv in bed.
grace in small things. 2503 of 2555.
- entertaining strangers at the mall.
- a surprising lack of Christmas shoppers.
- not having to deal with a toddler tantrum on my own.
- finally watching “Boyhood.”
- not regretting a three hour long movie.
grace in small things. 2502 of 2555.
- hanging Christmas lights.
- getting a card from an old friend.
- making a wreath for our front door.
- decorating our first Christmas tree.
- living in a place where we can do whatever we want with our house.
grace in small things. 2501 of 2555.
- buying Christmas lights like a good homeowner.
- making it out of ikea without having a single disagreement with your spouse.
- getting a real Christmas tree.
- starting to get in the holiday spirit.
- my mama’s birthday.
grace in small things. 2500 of 2555.
- Star Wars.
- good donairs.
- cocktail parties.
- being baby free for many hours.
- knowing your kid is in good hands.
grace in small things. 2499 of 2555.
- making things.
- a very productive baby nap time.
- a handmade mug filled with tea.
- the start of our holidays.
- going to bed early.
grace in small things. 2498 of 2555.
- rock star parking.
- having a great data plan that lets me keep my daughter entertained with sesame street videos.
- cool locations for Christmas parties.
- eating all the chicken wings.
- making it home safely even with all the terrible drivers on the road.
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