We’re lucky to have Rick’s mom living so close. She is full of life and love.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 31: Nanny
365 Days of Gratitude Day 29: An early Valentine
This kinda thing takes my breath away.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 26: 37.2 Degrees Celsius
After a few days of Nathan with a fever, I’m grateful for normal.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 25: Creativity
Joelle got a sticker book for Christmas, and she got the idea to do four scenes: a house full of pets, a grassland, an ocean, and a farm. We spent a few hours doing this, and it was a hoot.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 22: Bedtime rituals
Rick and I take turns reading to the kids at bedtime. We do this every night, rain or shine, energetic or exhausted. Despite the exhaustion, it’s one of my favourite times of our day.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 18: DayQuil
Today I’m thankful for cold meds.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 14: January thaw
This winter has been brutal in Ottawa, but for a few brief hours today, we heard gurgling water and birds singing. I sighted this bare street drain, something I hadn’t seen in weeks. It’s ugly, but it made me happy.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 11: Nathan’s gift
A great photographer I ain’t, but for Joelle’s 7th birthday, Nathan made her a Pokemon card holder out of Lego. It has a hinged door and everything. Here he is demonstrating its many features.
He claims not to like his sister. And yet…
365 Days of Gratitude Day 10: The Blue Girl
Blue Girl greets me every day when I walk in my front door. We all love her.
365 Days of Gratitude Day 9: Best friends
Nathan’s best friend and his mom have been in our lives since Nathan was four years old. That’s more than half of Nathan’s life. I’m so grateful that Nathan has had such a constant buddy. Even if it means SERIOUS screen time.
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