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Bandwagons, grace in small things

Sometimes it’s tough to focus on seeing the grace

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I’m not in a great mood today. My uncle unfriended me on Facebook because I questioned his judgement. I went to Trader Joe’s to pick up a few things, and everyone else in the city was also there to pick up a few things. It’s been raining all day. Poppy’s writing a story in which I play the role of “the evil grown-up.”

But also.

Rockford is recovering a bit more every day. Poppy made some delicious brownies last night. I slept in this morning. It’s almost Thanksgiving.

So maybe everything isn’t coming up roses, but it isn’t all bad either.

Bandwagons, blessings

One big wonderful week

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  1. Extra snuggle time with Pete on Monday evening.
  2. Giggling with Poppy over nothing in particular.
  3. A warm blanket, hot chocolate and a good book.
  4. Live music, a reliable babysitter and a handsome date.
  5. Giant boxes of fudge (thanks Dad!).
  6. Poppy telling Rockford “You’re my Baymax” after watching “Big Hero 6.”
  7. Go-carts with my nieces and nephews.
  8. Watching Rockford and his sister brave the Sky-Rider.
  9. A cabin full of giggly cousins.
  10. A table for 14 at Flapjacks.
  11. A rousing game of “Settlers of Catan.”
  12. Hot chocolate with a bit of Rumchata.
  13. The mountains in the fall.

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Bandwagons, blessings

Seven years with Petey

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This young gentleman turns seven today. His smile is still sunshine, and he brings joy and enthusiasm into everything he does. Today we will celebrate him with go-carts, mini-golf and a “Garfield”-themed dinner.

Happy birthday, Pete! It’s so much fun being your mama.