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Posted on August 5, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged food, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

the occasional glimpses of the adventurous side of the baby.
folding and putting away all seven loads of laundry on the same day I washed it.
delicious and messy burgers.
home videos from a trip we wish we could have gone on.
my daughter’s current favourite book being one I actually enjoy reading.

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Posted on August 4, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged cooking, food, grace in small things, life, parenting, relationshipsLeave a comment

taking a much needed nap.
having my husband call me to check in at the exact moment that I need him to.
replacing tomato sauce with beet hummus on half of my pizza.
sitting on the grass in my backyard.
getting the baby to bed without any fuss.

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Posted on July 31, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged food, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

the taste of a freshly picked cherry tomato.
sharing photos with family.
magic tricks.
eating apple pie for dinner.
video baby monitors.

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Posted on July 28, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged cooking, food, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

having the morning off from parenting duty.
being an excellent problem solver.
finding beauty in the mundane.
a very funny baby.
mini blueberry pies.

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Posted on July 27, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged gardening, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

hiding unsightly cords.
spending the evening with neighbours.
a very well behaved baby.
getting inspiration for our garden.
a hot bath just before bed.

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Posted on July 25, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged cooking, food, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

the first flower on the rose bush I walk past everyday.
seeing my daughter’s creativity when she plays.
trying to make the most of a forced staycation.
never knowing what random thing will make a baby laugh.
working on perfecting my kale chip recipe.

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Posted on July 20, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged cooking, food, gardening, grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

baby’s first Star Wars toys.
not having to wait in line.
a stir fry made entirely with vegetables from our garden.
solving a printer problem.
cooling the house down with well placed fans.

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Posted on July 18, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged grace in small things, life, parentingLeave a comment

having a happier heart.
making dolmades with leaves from the grape vine that stretches into our yard.
talking about art.
finding the perfect spot for a shelf.
our funny little girl.

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Posted on July 17, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged family, grace in small things, health, life, parentingLeave a comment

waking up at home.
getting a much needed massage.
finding humour even through sadness.
taking comfort in knowing that someone isn’t in pain anymore.
being able to hug my husband and daughter and tell them I love them.

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Posted on July 16, 2015 Posted in grace in small thingsTagged grace in small things, health, life, parentingLeave a comment

thoughtful gifts from friends.
taking my daughter outside for the first time in five days.
eating dinner at a proper table.
trading a shared hospital cot for a king sized bed.
being home.