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1.  the oven light and the minutes E and K spend like this, staring in wonder. 2.  watching E, so excited and confident as he helped me hand out fliers after mass. 3.  making my bed and putting the pillows on. 4.  booking a flight to go see our friends in connecticut. 5.  when running ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 26th

1.  when an older kiddo recognizes something your younger kiddo is nervous about and goes out of their way to praise your kiddo in that exact area. kindness is the new cool! 2.  sunshine in the morning! 3.  stumbling upon pictures K has drawn and taped on the walls throughout the house. 4. ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 23rd

1.  impromptu get-togethers with my sister and nephews. 2.  a rainbow on our book as i sat and read with E. 3.  baby laughs. 4.  cleaning my wedding rings. 5.  front door mats. 6.  pushing the kids on the swings. 7.  no plans. 8.  playing kickball on the elementary school ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 21st

1.  happy birthday thomas v! we so wish you lived closer so we could see your smile more often! 2.  the way a day always seems to come together, even when it starts off with a sleepless night and change of plans. 3.  kim available to watch E last minute. 4.  the drive-through ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 20th

1.  hearing this quote from a friend this past weekend and loving it. super short reflection on this today for #NTLTwednesdayword here. 2.  setting my alarm earlier than i need to wake up so i can wake up slowly. 3.  E waking up early too, to work on the legos he got as a surprise valentine ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 15th

1.  waking up to a holiday. just adds a LITTLE extra excitement. 2.  listening to E and K talk as i get ready upstairs. 3.  my dad taking K out for a valentine's breakfast. it pays to be the only granddaughter. 4.  seeing someone with a huge bouquet of valentine's day balloons in her ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 14th

1.  weather warm enough for sidewalk chalk. 2.  not wanting to get off the couch so just staying there. 3.  my aunt sending me a picture of a heart shaped pizza with the caption LITTLE things. 4.  costco having my favorite dark chocolate pretzels in stock again. 5.  confetti. 6.  car ...
Read More about notice the LITTLE things february 12th