- kid’s Halloween costumes that don’t take a lot of effort but are ridiculously cute.
- another successful Pinterest project.
- making good use of a long nap time.
- watching kids try to walk in new rubber boots.
- detailed reviews on YouTube.
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- 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.
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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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- 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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- doing a surprising amount with limited resources.
- small children that are so pleased with themselves that you can’t even be mad at them for getting into a bucket filled with rainwater while fully clothed.
- hitting the breaking point that will actually get me to fix my broken computer.
- getting started on my garden clean-up.
- feeling considerably better than yesterday.
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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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- calling someone out of the blue just to chat.
- my family’s ability to keep our sense of humour in tough situations.
- getting toddlers to do aerobics.
- successfully converting our thanksgiving leftovers into something tasty and unrecognizable as the food we’ve been eating since Sunday.
- putting on warm-out-of-the-dryer clothes.
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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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