- macgyvering a broken fridge handle.
- the hours of fun that a tote bag filled with random bits of paper can provide a kid.
- making plans to see friends.
- playing dress up with my daughter.
- homemade chicken wings.
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- finding a slightly better strategy to deal with a kid who won’t sleep other than getting up and watching two episodes of Sesame Street in the middle of the night.
- being in such a deep sleep that you don’t remember where you are when you wake up.
- seeing all of the great photos of other people’s elaborate Halloween costumes.
- not having any plans outside of the house.
- turning our pumpkins into something delicious instead of forgetting about them for weeks and then having to deal with a gross mess.
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- waking up before my alarm and having a few extra minutes to myself.
- the shortest prep time I’ve managed for a trip to the park.
- my daughter’s delight at the feeling of rain hitting her face as she swings.
- getting two kids to eat the same thing for lunch, at the same time.
- an adorable 1st birthday party invitation.
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- not having to fight over any meals with children today.
- being able to easily leave the park.
- a mug of tea, a blanket, two napping kids, and the tv.
- making dinner instead of our usual Tuesday night routine.
- getting an appointment with my favourite, and very busy, massage therapist.
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- a two hour nap.
- having Sesame Street help with parenting.
- dragging your butt outside to enjoy the beautiful weather even though you’re sick.
- a steaming bowl of pho and not having to cook.
- heating pads and neck massages.
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- exercising my right and responsibility to vote.
- being in and out of the voting line in 5 minutes.
- tv shows that have you hooked from the first episode.
- eating nothing but leftovers and pumpkin pie all day.
- replacing the last of our ratty old towels with new and very fluffy ones.
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- having a morning off.
- not having to fight to get a problem resolved.
- a thanksgiving feast.
- a genuine heart-felt hug.
- presents that are a huge hit with kids.
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- children who entertain themselves with an empty box.
- my new wagon-filled-with-kids cardio workout.
- receiving the Tobo Tracks I supported on Kickstarter!
- well designed toys.
- digging into the freezer food stash so no one has to cook.
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- a later than usual start to my day.
- getting some one on one time with the little girl I’m babysitting, while my daughter had a long nap.
- visiting the neighbours.
- the smell of our baby shampoo.
- turning boring leftovers into a tasty supper.
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- 20 burritos.
- 4 pizzas and 2 pizza shells.
- 1 pot of sweet and sour chicken.
- all of the food I made for the freezer today.
- having a food stockpile for those days when cooking a real meal isn’t going to happen.
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