Each week I’ve been keeping a lovely list of all the things I’m grateful and happy for. It’s given me back some confidence and made me realise I should appreciate all the little things. This quote, sums it up perfectly. I really want to get this printed to display in our home as a daily reminder.
What’s made me happy this week
- Reaching 1,000 followers on Twitter, I even did a big whoop and jump for joy
- Attending one of Phoebes friends 2nd birthday party. A lovely day spent at their gorgeous home, in the garden with all the children playing pretty well at water table, chalking, dancing and of course a fabulous cake and cute Miffy party bags to seal the deal and ensure they all get it the strollers to go home.
- The sunshine on Saturday, meant we could enjoy the garden all day,play with more water, then a picnic style lunch and a good 2 hour nap by a tired Phoebe.
- Hearing Phoebe copy daddy by saying “whoooaaa” when she almost feel off our bed when playing about. It was so clear, made my day!
- Going for a day trip to our local beach, Exmouth in Nanny & Grandad’s (JD) camper van. Phoebe loved the journey, exploring the van and most importantly some sandy beach fun with the added bonus of a “lollol” at the end.
- Exploring the Museum with a friend and her little monkey, who I haven’t seen for ages. Phoebe & Monkey enjoyed their play date, getting up to mischief together. We then had lunch followed by letting the toddlers roam around the local gardens, hugging trees and giggling with each other, a beautiful friendship.
- Watching Phoebe master new skills in the soft play world. A bit like me she doesn’t like things digging into her feet/toes so hates the rope/net climbing things..but this week she braved it and even though she had to rearrange her socks and shout “tooeess” whilst climbing did it and I could tell she was pleased with herself plus it helped that her play-date buddy was all over it climbing like a pro, I think this encouraged her more.
- Winning a £20 Organix, Goodies food bundle through a competition via Twitter with Happy Mummy / @HappyMummyBlogs. Thanks Maria 🙂
- Finally putting up Phoebes picnic table/bench that she very kindly got for her birthday of her Nanny in Bude. It’s gorgeous and we’ve only had one fall, so far.
- Daddy pig buying me a pretty bouquet of flowers, after an extremely busy and testing day, which makes me happy every time I notice them.
- Having the radio on in the background and listening to some classic tunes and some new favourites. Paul Simons new song is being played loads, it’s fab!
So, there you have my weekly round up of gratitude and love. Despite the weather being a bit wet and muggy we haven’t let it dampen our spirits and have just tried to get out regardless, even if this has meant packing for all weathers and having to shed layers as we go.
It’s been a very busy week with lots of socialising for both me and Phoebe, filled with making the most of all the adventures along the way. My one word to describe this week would definitely be….
Let me know how you embrace those happy moments, do you like a little list like me? Or what would your word of the week be, one word only.
Such a lovely positive post, I love reading these! Great photos too, the museum looks like great fun! #coolmumsclub
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Thanks so much, it’s really helping me stay positive 🙂 and the museum is always fun, every few months I’ll take her back and she’s noticing more and more 🙂 thanks for reading
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Ahh! It really is about the little things isn’t it….
Such a lovely positive post….
It looks and sounds like you have had a great week x
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Thanks, it was a fun week and it’s so important to take note of those little moments. X
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That is a lovely quote and how true. Hope this week is as good for you. #wotw
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Thanks, it’s one of my favourite but I always make up my own version along the way so it’s nice to have it attached to my blog! It’s been a good but testing week so far, hope you’ve had a good one X
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I often write lists of the little things just to remind how important they are. I can see your happiness shine though, what a lovely week.
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What a lovely comment thanks, I try my best to shine 😉 little lists keep me going through the week thanks for reading.
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What a fabulous list! Sounds like a great week and I think you’re so right in concentrating on the little things x Thanks for sharing with #WotW
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Thanks, it was a fun week and the small things make it all better 🙂 Thanks for hosting a thought provoking linky that gets me inspired to write and reminisce X
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Well done with the twitter followers !!! Looks like you have had a fab week x
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Cheers, I’m now 1,101 seems to be going well! X
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Ah lots of things to be happy for an congrats on reaching your first 1000 followers…I remember how good that felt! Thanks for linking up to #coolmumclub lovely x
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Aww thanks it was a lovely feeling and I just want it to keep growing now! Loving the blogging bug and just wish i had more time in a day to write. Thanks for hosting and having me X
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ah happy times! I just reached 1k too and was excited haha. #justanotherlinky
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I really makes you feel like the hard work is worth it all when you reach blogging milestones, excited for the fixture 🙂 well done to you too 👋🏻high fives all round!
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Your Word of the Week is delightful. Certainly gives me inspiration for the little one. #WotW
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Awww thanks, that’s so nice. I had so many other but that was the winner for me! Thanks for reading X
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Sounds like a lovely lot of happy things. My daughter says woahhh too and she has so copied that from me! I bet having the flowers bought for you was such a treat – they brighten up the room. Love the giraffe pics!! Well done on the Twitter milestone too!! xx #justanotherlinky
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What lovely comments, thanks 🙂 the wooaahhh was really funny but she has only done it once since but i love how they try and copy everything and even the tone of voice, she also copies me shouting daddy’s pig name, in the exact same pitch…makes me giggle! The flowers are lush and even though i suffer with bad hay fever and they make me sneeze a little I still love them. The Twitter was a welcome surprise and I’m loving getting myself out there 🙂 thanks for reading X
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A lovely list of all your happy little things, there are so many for one week. Congratulations on your twitter milestone… onwards and upwards 🙂 #candidcuddles
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It was hard thinking of them at first but once they starting coming I just couldn’t stop! And the Twitter numbers are insane, I feel very lucky and just want to keep going! X
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Sounds like a lovely week. Loved the “Whooaa” it’s so cute when kids copy their parents 🙂 Congrats on 1000 followers! I completely agree with your quote too #candidcuddles
Debbie
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Thanks Debbie, the whoooaaa was so gorgeous and the way they copy is adorable until they say something like “oh shit” thanks for the lovely comments X
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Ah yay to the positive vibes!!! And the flowers are gorgeous xx #candidcuddles
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Cheers Hun, it’s making me stay present and remember the good times, oh and flowers always help lift the mood in my house 💐
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Play really is so important. Kids learn so much through play. It sounds like you had such a fun week! I love that quote & totally agree with it. When you look back those little things really are what count! Thanks so much for sharing with #candidcuddles xx
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It really is such a key part of their development. It was a great week, and looking back on the small things makes it all worth while X thanks for hosting X
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This is lovely, congrats on the Twitter milestone 🙂 Thanks for linking up to #thelist x
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Cheers, It meant a lot to my little blog life 🙂 thanks for hosting X
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Lovely list that made me smile. Thanks for linking up to #justanotherlinky x
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Ahh I’m glad I got a smile 🙂 i was a lush week and so nice to be keeping a little happy diary to remember it all by X thanks for having me X
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