- moms who look out for each other’s kids.
- preparing for a customer service fight and being surprised when the problem is solved quickly and without hassle.
- finding a natural deodorant that I actually like the smell of.
- fixing a very annoying door problem with a screw driver and a metal file.
- having your baby throw their arms around you and give you a big kiss.
Tag: life
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- getting to eat almost my entire breakfast without interruption.
- a mandatory whole house nap when everyone is in a lousy mood.
- seeing my daughter bust out some new dance moves.
- a brand new bar of soap.
- mesmerizing cat gifs.
grace in small things. 2481 of 2555.
- having a helper while babysitting all day.
- discovering that I did actually remember to take a daily photo today.
- ordering attachments for our new stand mixer.
- no longer being the only one who can put the baby to bed.
- a little bit of freedom.
grace in small things. 2480 of 2555.
- getting most of the day off from parenting duty.
- sleeping in later than I have in months.
- having clean socks to wear.
- a lovely dinner with good people.
- trips that are shorter on the way home.
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- leftover pizza.
- babies who love to video chat with their grandparents.
- starting to read a new book.
- getting hit right in the feelings by a damn Pixar movie again.
- a surprisingly successful night of babysitting.
grace in small things. 2478 of 2555.
- making an elaborate meal out of plastic food and a little wooden kitchen.
- sorting out complicated babysitting plans.
- a great parenting day.
- our brand new kitchen aid stand mixer.
- an amazing early Christmas present.
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- getting the baby to help put away her own toys.
- mystery gifts in large boxes.
- buying the new Jenny Lawson book.
- daydreaming about all the reading I can do when my husband is home for the holidays and can watch the baby.
- taking a shower after everyone else has gone to sleep so that I can clean myself in peace.
grace in small things. 2476 of 2555.
- a full tank of gas.
- courteous drivers.
- a sunny day.
- going out for lunch.
- having an unexpected nap.
grace in small things. 2475 of 2555.
- meeting another neighbour.
- playing in the garden.
- being able to go pick up my husband from work so he can avoid a transit nightmare.
- finding a new favourite pizza.
- kids that save their over-tired tantrums until we are getting ready to leave the restaurant.
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- a fridge full of delicious leftover food from last night’s party.
- having a lovely visit with a neighbour.
- a well labelled electrical panel.
- fixing an oven sensor malfunction in time to finish cooking dinner.
- window shopping for artwork online.
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