- buying something i’ve wanted for years.
- breaking out the power tools.
- helping someone start and finish a project in one day.
- the unbearable cuteness of my baby.
- being able to kiss the one you love before going to sleep.
Tag: parenting
grace in small things. 2375 of 2555.
- feeling recharged.
- garage sale prices.
- not having to buy new kids toys.
- finding good Indian take out.
- chasing my daughter with the hose while she squeals in delight.
grace in small things. 2374 of 2555.
- being smarter than my smart tv.
- a big bowl of hot soup on a cool day.
- not inflicting a trip to ikea on my family.
- playing with pencil crayons.
- getting the baby to sleep at a reasonable time and then having a few hours all to myself.
grace in small things. 2373 of 2555.
- making “sun” dried cherry tomatoes in the oven.
- making my own roasted garlic salt with garlic from our garden.
- having a friend over for the evening.
- daring to try the odd looking almond tart at the bakery.
- an over tired baby that keeps their cool until company leaves.
grace in small things. 2372 of 2555.
- people who explain things well.
- another good craigslist deal.
- watching my daughter discover that there are new pieces in her Lego box.
- doing the laundry even though I really didn’t feel like it.
- visiting with our neighbours.
grace in small things. 2371 of 2555.
- picking something up off of Craigslist and discovering that the person lives across the street from a lake.
- having an impromptu date in a park complete with a band and a sunset.
- doing two new things in one week.
- watching my husband and daughter as I walk up to our house and being struck with a wave of love.
- my amazing little family.
grace in small things. 2370 of 2555.
- planning a makeshift date night, with the baby in tow.
- having a picnic in queen elizabeth park.
- the taste of freshly caught salmon.
- falling in love with salted caramel ice cream.
- getting out of our usual work week routine.
grace in small things. 2367 of 2555.
- getting out of the house without the baby.
- a $50 ikea shopping trip.
- spending the afternoon with a friend I’ve missed.
- finding mini donuts in my kitchen.
- massage swaps.
grace in small things. 2366 of 2555.
- discovering my daughter standing in the pot of water I gave her to play with.
- all the good songs from the 90s.
- kitchen dance parties.
- figuring out what not to do next time.
- spending another afternoon being creative.
grace in small things. 2365 of 2555.
- blueberry pancakes with whipped cream and maple syrup.
- starting up a project that’s been on hold for awhile.
- the zen act of hand stitching fabric.
- getting back into podcasts.
- watching the games that kids make up when they are on their own.
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