1. growing kale on my balcony.
2. the highly amusing antics of the baby.
3. getting a much needed tune up at the osteopath.
4. five dollar tank tops.
5. putting red pepper jelly on my salmon burger.
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grace in small things. 1984 of 2190.
1. the baby’s first laugh.
2. hot soup on a cool day.
3. getting thank you flowers.
4. friends who have a backyard.
5. pro and con lists.
grace in small things. 1982 of 2190.
1. making a good guacamole.
2. finding time for a much needed shower.
3. people who recognize my skills at handling groceries, a baby, and a heavy door at the same time.
4. a cool breeze coming in through the windows.
5. having my husband back home after a business trip.
grace in small things. 1981 of 2190.
1. strangers who notice I’m struggling with something and go out of their way to help me.
2. another afternoon spent cooling off in the park.
3. having a makeshift picnic on the floor.
4. refraining from running over people’s feet with the stroller even though I really, really wanted to.
5. finding the correct spare phone charger on the top of the pile of cords.
grace in small things. 1980 of 2190.
1. the perfect parking spot.
2.an excellent four month baby checkup.
3. an air conditioned car.
4. a reprieve in the screaming long enough to get in a quick swim.
5. friends who stick around even when the baby isn’t being cute.
grace in small things. 1979 of 2190.
1. getting in a long nap after a rough sleep.
2. finding a shady spot in the park.
3. people watching with the baby.
4. doing research for a cool project.
5. the relief of figuring out that the noise I keep hearing is not coming from a giant moth.
grace in small things. 1977 of 2190.
1. people who understand when you have to cancel plans due to a screaming baby.
2. well designed items.
3. a good condo alternative to an air conditioner.
4. people who know how to run a business well.
5. being financially organized.
grace in small things. 1976 of 2190.
1. stealing a little of the cold air from my condo building’s hallway.
2. making a bunch of massage appointments as a treat for my future self.
3. a baby that can sleep through the most obnoxious street noise.
4. remembering to water my garden before it wilts from the heat.
5. an impromptu drink on a patio to help cool off.
grace in small things. 1974 of 2190.
1. using the stroller as a cart to carry all of my stuff to the car.
2. taking a shower.
3. picking berries.
4. hanging out in a backyard.
5. cheap and relatively healthy takeout.
grace in small things. 1972 of 2190.
1. endlessly entertaining toys.
2. saving money.
3. croissant sandwiches.
4. making summer plans.
5. surviving the heat.
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