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Grace in small things 43/365

Oh it's been a while, hasn't it? A week, and I haven't had any moments of grace? No not really. Just a busy week with little time or energy left for my computer at the end of the day. I have had many many moments of grace this past week. 

1. Seeing a change in Ruby's behavior and talking after cutting gluten out of her diet.
2. Turning the heel on my sock (even tho there are definite mistakes). 
3. Harry Potter Audiobook on the iPhone. Nothing like hearing an old fave as you drift off to sleep. 
4. SUNSHINE. 
5. Watching Ruby peel a clementine in the sun with dirty toddler fingers.  
6. Listening to Ruby sing her two favorite songs, 'cookie cookie cookie' or 'haaaapeeeee buuuday' 
7. Singing 'Spaghetti Face' to her as she's completely enamored with eating it. 
8. Toddler belly peeking out of a new bathing suit. 
9. Coffee and Muffins with friends.  
10. Going to a networking event, and realizing that what I've created with my office is pretty amazing, and feeling pretty proud of myself.  

Monday grace in small things 41/365

I love it when Monday is a smooth transition to the new week. Especially when it's going to be a busy week.
1. A tantrum free morning filled with joyful toddler time.
2. Soft bread with softer butter.
3. Sun (In between spots of rain and hail).
4. Surprise visits from friends and sisters.
5. Amazing spaghetti sauce, and dinner with my parents.
6. Enjoying knitting socks!

Grace 41/365

Woke up sicker than yesterday. Lovely. Again, really? Ruby is already on the mend, so I'm hopeful that it may be short.
1. Getting back in bed mud morning to sleep off a fever.
2. Hot tea to survive a miserable afternoon of aches and sore throat.
3. Adina's patience in sharing toe up sock secrets.
4. French bread with butter.
5. Finding out I just might like knitting socks after all.

Grace in small things 40/365

Ah, Saturday. Sleeping in, coffee in pjs, lazy day. Oh wait. Sleep last night was fleeting and painful, with a snotty toddler up every 20 minutes unable to breathe, then doing the crocodile roll in my armpit. She was up for the day at 7:04 and thankfully Ryan took her and I crashed for 2.5 more hours. Much needed sleep. Of course the rest of the day wasn't too bad either, honestly... even with a sick toddler and a mama who seems to be coming down with a cold too. Some grocery shopping, some playtime outside, and lots of fort building. 

1. 2.5 extra (ha! only) hours of sleep.

2. trader joes. the cheese selection alone rocks, but hemp protein powder, and beer too? love it. 

3. Egg dying with a toddler. Especially one who thinks breaking the eggs apart in the dye is fun. Messy, but fun. 

4. Beef noodle soup - or Rasmussen style Faux Pho. yum. 

5. PBS - Globe Trekkers. man, those people have great jobs!

Here's to a healthy tomorrow!

Friday grace

1. A happy toddler, despite snot and fever.
2. Gracious patients, despite a not always happy toddler.
3. Husbands who work from home on Friday afternoons.
4. Taco night.
5. Slumdog millionaire. Fabulous movie.

Oh. And now it's the weekend!

Grace in small thing, Wednesday style

1. Harry potter audiobooks in bed.
2. Blanket forts.
3. Daddy home. And daddy doing bedtime.
4. Corn flakes.
5. The first season of ER. Forgot how brilliant it was!

Monday grace

Long day. Daddy out of town = tired mama. Still can't sleep. Bummer.
1. Blueberry muffins and hot tea.
2. Cute toddler socks at target.
3. Naked outside time= naked toddler butts.
4. Spaghetti for dinner. With wine.
5. Surviving a looong bedtime.
6. And all day sunshine!

Sunday: grace in small things

1. Sunshine. And lots of it.
2. Hitting 70*. Spring is HERE!
3. Fabulous networking.
4. Tilapia for dinner.
5. Sleeping children.

Grace in small things 35/365

It's been a long week. Exhausting, some good, some bad. Not much internet time, or time for writing... but it's friday night and I have some grace to post. 

1. finally starting my period. good god I was ready to bleed.
2. blueberry muffins straight out of the oven 
3. Having a plan  
4. Finishing a sweater, and really liking it. Just need to block and buttons!! 
5. Sun predicted for the weekend. I'm sure there will be many things to be grateful for! 
6. being married to the man i have. so many reasons. He deserves his own post.  
7. ratatouille. yum.  
8. Tempurpedic body pillow. oh yes. 
9. fertility yarn. knitting with hope.  
10. Toddler laughter peppered with kisses.  

Maybe this weekend I'll have time to write more. The sun is coming out, so don't count on it ;)