- stores that are open early.
- carrying on a tradition with my daughter that my mama and I started years ago.
- finding all of the winter gear I need for an upcoming trip to see my parents.
- small children wearing giant snow suits.
- treating my husband to a ride home from work.
Tag: grace in small things
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- lavender and vanilla.
- well behaved children.
- those occasion when I don’t have to repeat myself ten times.
- the sound of rain pouring through the gutters.
- sitting down after a full day of errands and chores.
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- navigating an overly complex automated system without needing a glass of wine afterwards.
- a government error in my favour.
- friends who will fix my computer for me.
- an unexpectedly productive evening.
- putting myself to bed after a long day.
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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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- uneventful drives.
- playing at the beach.
- long overdue visits with good friends.
- surprise birthday parties.
- frirnds who offer to help you with home renos.
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- choosing to be over prepared rather than under prepared.
- a new pair of comfy pants.
- naps so deep you wake up not knowing where you are.
- massage swaps.
- Sherlock Holmes.
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- the appreciation of our new towels that I get from having to use our old towels.
- a good dinner and great conversation.
- introducing the baby to her cousin.
- hearing the sleeping sounds of my husband and the baby next to me in bed.
- not having anything scheduled for tomorrow.
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- having leftovers to eat so I don’t have to cook.
- being able to put together a gift basket for a sick friend.
- having a tv day.
- a baby that remains in good spirits even though she’s sick.
- getting out for a short walk and a little fresh air.
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- having a salesperson at a store ask me if I need help just when I’m feeling overwhelmed by options and want to leave.
- getting a much needed massage.
- mid-afternoon tea breaks.
- thinking that a show on netflix was cancelled and finished on a cliffhanger and discovering that there is a whole other season left.
- the nest of books, stuffed animals, and yoga mats that my daughter made over the course of the evening.
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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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