Gratitude*
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An Attitude of Gratitude*
I love Thanksgiving. I love that this time of year beckons each of us to be with those we love, to eat excessive amounts of turkey and all things pumpkin, and to view our lives through a lens of gratitude. On Saturday morning we packed the kids in the car and drove to my Grandma’s house in Muskoka. While the weather didn’t permit us to take our traditional walk in the bush to see the maple sugar shack, some 30+ members of my extended family crowded together around tables to visit and eat. My grandma, Aunts (and my mom) prepared a feast of turkey, two kinds of potatoes, three or…
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A December to Remember*
Oh, December. What a month you turned out to be. I can honestly say that almost nothing turned out the way I planned or expected, but as things almost always do–it all worked out in the end. Let’s take a look back, shall we? December rolled in and we found ourselves scrambling to finish our bathroom and get the house decorated before the Hubster’s mom came for a visit. It was a bit of a mad rush trying to balance work + house projects + pregnancy + toddler, but we got it all done and enjoyed a wonderful visit with his mom. Then the Hubster got sick. In the eight…
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On Feeling Loved*
As I was sitting here thinking about what I wanted to write tonight, inspiration literally knocked on my door. I’ve mentioned in the past how much I adore living in Pretty City. When we decided to move here two and a half years ago, I did so with a great deal of trepidation. It was not where I wanted to be. Or so I thought. From almost the first day we moved here I have loved everything about this city. It’s beautiful, we have everything we’d ever need at our fingertips, and most importantly–the people are wonderful. In the past several months we’ve been reminded time and time again just…
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Sunday Smiles*
I am thankful for… 1) People who make me laugh until I cry. 2) IKEA. 3) A husband who will drive in crazy rain so that I don’t have to. 4) Sunday naps. 5) Pretty shoes. 6) Friends. 7) Feel good moives. 8) Busy work weeks. 9) The end of my course! 10) Sleep.
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Sunday Smiles*
I am thankful for… 1) Ginger Ale 2) Chicken Noodle Soup 3) Premium Plus Crackers 4) Apple Juice 5) Old, romantic musicals 6) Warm blankets 7) Gravol 8) A Hubster who takes care of me. 9) Sunday Naps 10) My health. (now that it’s back! haha) :) 9)