- 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.
Tag: shopping
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. 2323 of 2555.
- opening all the doors and windows after a hot day.
- booking a flight to see my family on the other side of the country.
- apple strudel with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- not getting annoyed at Costco.
- making up voices while playing with my daughter.
grace in small things. 2302 of 2555.
- a butter chicken grilled cheese sandwich on olive ciabatta bread.
- buying a Costco sized box of something with the hope that one day you’ll use it, and then actually using it within a reasonable amount of time.
- another cooking experiment success.
- a freshly cleaned bathroom.
- cleaning up a perpetually disorganized corner of the living room.
grace in small things. 2285 of 2555.
- sending myself back to bed.
- new patio chairs.
- being very crafty with the amount of stuff we can fit in our car.
- boxes of miscellaneous hardware.
- getting rid of large patches of weeds.
grace in small things. 2272 of 2555.
- having family in other places who can hunt for items for you.
- finding something you need on eBay.
- getting some time away from a baby who won’t sleep.
- helping a friend pick paint colours.
- meeting other moms
grace in small things. 2254 of 2555.
- having an unexpectedly good shopping day.
- finding my way out of a confusing mall.
- a surprisingly accommodating baby.
- pulling into my driveway.
- avocado pesto.
grace in small things. 2249 of 2555.
- exploring the countryside.
- a new-to-us mitre saw.
- impulsively buying a lemon tree.
- sweet talking a salesperson into letting me exchange a final sale item.
- starting the newest season of house of cards.
grace in small things. 2245 of 2555.
- getting caught up on a week’s worth of blog posts.
- the end of our complete electrical upgrade.
- finding something brand new and normally quite expensive for $1.99 at value village.
- watching my mama explore my garden.
- hearing the happy sounds of my husband and baby playing in the other room.
grace in small things. 2227 of 2555.
- something resembling sleeping in.
- braving a store liquidation sale.
- new kitchen cabinet hardware.
- the occasional bout of gluttony.
- staying up late with a best friend.
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