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Tag: Grateful for

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for birthdays

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for birthdays

    Hanging out for party food.

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • Another candle on a birthday cake tomorrow. Ella has been beside herself waiting for her Dad’s big day (Saturday). He’s turning… another year older. I was also grateful for knowing exactly what to buy him for a change – a copy of Sons of Anarchy on DVD – thanks to some pretty heavy hinting. Until I discovered it was supposed to be released 12 months ago and still isn’t out. It’s now tipped for an August 24 release, but no one’s confident that will stick. It’s Friday night and I still don’t have anything for him.
    • A Google+ invite. Well, I think I’m grateful. Still trying to figure out if I need yet another social media account. Let me sit on this one.
    • A new Nissan Dualis Ti, complete with sunroof and heated leather seats. Now who wouldn’t be grateful for a warm toosh on a cold morning? And even better, someone else paid for it. The Bloke in The Shed was so excited he posted a video on his Facebook page of him opening the sunroof. Yep, riveting viewing that one.

    I’m joining with  Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for chocolate (who isn’t!)

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for chocolate (who isn’t!)

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • Nanny O’Brien giving Princess Ella a chocolate Easter Bunny (only nans could still have Easter chocolate left). Although, I must admit I held grave fears for the life of that bunny while Ella was at child care earlier this week.
    • To TLP readers not laughing too hard over “that photo’’. Although, I really think some of you were being rather too kind in
      your comments!
    • Little girls who make me laugh when I’m unwell (dreaded cold). As Ella went to bed last night she announced to all that her bedroom door would need to be shut because: “I’m going to be snoring very loudly. I don’t want to wake anyone’’. Ah, right.

    I’m joining with Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for sanitary pads

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for sanitary pads

    Baby Holly: “Da-Da DAAADDDD.''

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • Dora the Explorer toothpaste. When I ran out of toothpaste this week, I was ever so grateful to look into the cupboard and see Dora flashing her pearly whites back at me. Ahh, fresh, bubble gum breath.
    • The first week of The Bloke in The Shed’s new job as Editor of The Advocate Newspaper now behind him. It’s been a tough one for him and two little girls who didn’t get to have their dinner with him each night. That’s not to say there won’t be more weeks like this, but it’s nice to have this one out of the way.
    • A sanitary pad in the middle of my copy of Madison magazine. Ella spilt her water all over the dining room table – including my copy of Madison – during dinner the other night. I hadn’t even had a chance to read it. However, when I picked it up, I noticed only the back half (the side facing down) was drenched. The front half had been saved by the sanitary pad. At least it was put to good use.

    I’m joining with  Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

     

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for my family

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for my family

    Ella and Golly Wally playing play dough

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • A new family member. No, I’m not pregnant. And we haven’t got a puppy. Heaven forbid. This week it was our turn to give Golly Wally from child care a home. The idea is to make a story and take photos of Golly Wally’s week with us. So far he’s slept in Ella’s bed (kept her up far too late, mind you. Bad influence), played play dough and been shopping.
    • Which brings me to… mum taking Ella (and Golly Wally) out for a special lunch (aka Maccas) and a tour of the shops. Yes, put those three together and credit cards aren’t safe. Somehow the shopping gene skipped me. Later, after returning from her day out, Ella asked: “Mum, will I be a grandma one day?’’ Hmm, let’s slow down a bit, shall we. By the way, you can read about their day at the Holliview Way blog.
    • Some extremely exciting news in our family. Something that makes me incredibly proud. Unfortunately, I can’t spill the beans just yet. I know, what a tease. However, there will be a full post in the morning (Saturday). Can’t wait to share.

    I’m joining with  Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for my daughter

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for my daughter

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • For my three-year-old daughter allowing me to see what I’ve become this week under the effects of a cold and sleep deprivation. Jiggling her “baby’’ on her hip this afternoon, she remarked how her bub was very tired. “You woke her up. I’m very annoyed with you. She’s going to be very tired now. OK? You were very naughty.’’ She then produced a rather over-the-top frown, with furrowed brow. Oh dear. I need to relax.
    • Again, for Ella, realising my misery this week, allowed me a 20-minute nap one afternoon. Well, after poking me in the head 15 times and then shouting “Wake up, Jeff’’. But there was 20 minutes uninterrupted sleep, none-the-less.
    • A pain in the chest (most likely indigestion) being the catalyst for me teaching Ella what to do in an emergency. There were some rather humorous moments (of course), but you’ll have to wait ‘til Tuesday for the full story.

    I’m joining with  Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.

  • FEATURE: I’m grateful for manners

    FEATURE: I’m grateful for manners

    Holly's toothy grin.

    This week I’m grateful for:

    • Manners. Three-year-old Ella has the most wonderful manners. After noticing my post baby belly the other day, she was quick to point out “you’ve got a fat tummy, Mum’’. Sarcastically, I repied: “Thanks, darling’’. Her response: “You’re welcome’’. Hmmm. Three year olds do not get sarcasm.
    • Having the opportunity to work with the wonderful Tina from www.tinagray.me on the Aussie Giveaway Linkup, which starts here on the blog Sunday. Make sure you link up your giveaways and/or enter to win some prizes. But please be aware, I’m feeling rather lucky!
    • Someone finally leaving our home. I sniffed out that our guest was making the girls miserable, so I told him, quite frankly, “our relationship blows’’ and he finally went running out the door. Be gone snotty noses.

    I’m joining with Maxabella Loves to share what I’m grateful for.