- getting a parenting break by sending myself for quiet time for a few hours.
- not needing to buy a bunch of new clothes for myself because buying clothes for the baby is just as satisfying.
- venturing outside of our usual stomping grounds.
- having someone change their order at the bakery because they knew I was disappointed that they were buying the last of something.
- enjoying every last crumb of that delicious random act of kindness.
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- putting the baby down for a nap when I’ve reached my patience level.
- a bowl full of veggies from the neighbours garden.
- crispy beet tops.
- freshly washed babies.
- remembering to stretch.
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- giving myself enough time to get somewhere so I don’t have to rush.
- having a baby that likes to entertain people.
- laughing so hard you cry.
- cashing in points to buy beauty products I wouldn’t normally get.
- the luxury of being able to go to bed early when you’re exhausted.
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- waking up to a much needed rainy day.
- the newly discovered comfiness of my husband’s oversized flannel shirt.
- finishing the felt play mat I’ve been working on for a friend’s daughter.
- the minimal cleanup involved in having take-out for dinner.
- having a partner you can be yourself with.
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- a walk in the sun.
- my new favourite photo.
- bakeries that give a free cookie to kids.
- getting out of my crossword puzzle rut.
- an unexpected visit from a friend who happened to be driving by.
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- finding projects on Pinterest that I might actually get around to doing.
- dying flowers that still look beautiful.
- starting a new crossword puzzle.
- pulling up an unexpectedly large carrot from the garden.
- having a whole park to ourselves.
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- my new favourite photo.
- settings that have the perfect light for taking pictures.
- a round of mini golf in which a small child becomes one of the (hilarious) hazards.
- talking about future plans.
- a really good day.
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- good views.
- exploring the neighbourhood.
- baby’s first trip down the slide.
- family dance parties.
- trading massages.
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- pulling out my art supplies for a project.
- feeling a little more human today.
- asking an important question.
- keeping my composure even when faced with a cranky, teething baby all day.
- doing the responsible thing by going to bed and not watching another episode on Netflix.
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- eating jujubes to improve your mental state.
- talking to my mama.
- getting good news from the doctor.
- not having fast food for dinner.
- watching mindless tv to give your brain a break.
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