The Boy is back to school today.
And after our day yesterday, I’m thankful for so many little everyday reasons.
I’m thankful {mostly} that my son doesn’t slow down for much … that he powers through a head cold and says with stuffy nose, “I feel great, Mom!” and is eager to get back to class.
I’m thankful for the little bit of stolen time we got. A slower morning and a commute to the doctor’s office allowed us to catch up on the current state of espionage {he took out 6 or 7 books from the library on the topic … all boy, that kid} and how lower case b’s and d’s are confusing.
I’m thankful that he’s got a Nonna and Papa who were thrilled at an impromptu quick visit that ended with him spending a good portion of the afternoon in their care. Nonna made his favorite homemade soup with cheese squares and Papa played while I headed a few towns south to see my own dad and get him ready for some snow.
Aren’t grandparents wonderful?
I’m thankful that I have the means to provide relief for my child when he’s not feeling well, even if it simply means a working cool mist humidifier and this stuff … manna from Heaven in blue plastic, I tell you. Just the smell of VapoRub starts making me feel better when I’m sick … what is it about the stuff?
Feeling especially blessed, too, that it’s just the sniffles and a head cold, and that my boy enjoys good health and a strong little body more often than not.
And on a different note, I’m thankful also for the calm before the supposed storm.
It may or may not happen — meteorologists have been known to be wrong — but yesterday afternoon was so beautiful that it almost seemed unlikely that 1 to 2 feet of snow was on its way. I was grabbing the mail and noticed this birch at the end of my driveway.
Look at that white against blue.
Just beautiful.
What simple things are you thankful for today?
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I’m glad he’s feeling better. That Vaporub works wonders!
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So glad to hear your little guy is feeling better. Nothing worse than when the little one’s aren’t well.
I am thankful for vaporub a ton! lol. And many other things…the older I get, the more I appreciate the little things.
Glad he is better! My son suffered from croup for a long time and we used quite a bit of Vicks and wore the humidifier out. I’m in Louisiana so we NEVER get snow. Last time was probably 4-5 years ago!!
Amy
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I usually enjoy a little snow, Amy, but I’m getting more nervous by the minute listening to the weather forecast for Boston for tomorrow through Sunday. Yowza! 1 – 2 feet they’re saying!
VapoRub – I love the stuff dearly. I’m glad that your little guy is feeling better.
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It’s wonderful, isn’t it?
vaporub always works really well
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thankful for your little blog! i heart vicks . vicks is my go to cold helper
my kids love it lol
Awwww, Christina … you’re a gem!
Oh what lovely things to be grateful for!!! I am so so THANKFUL that my kids are keeping somewhat healthy this year… a completely different “norm” than I have had for nine years. Miraculous. Simply miraculous.
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This is such a sweet post. So glad to hear your son is better and things are as beautiful as you see them! =D
xo,
nancy
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What a wonderfully happy post. I am glad to hear that your little man is better!
Thank you too for joining up at the Oh HAPPY Day link party. Today i am thankful for great blogging friends like you!
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Right back atcha, Holly! LOVE your link party, and I’ll be adding it to my link-up page for sure!
I wish I could explain to you just how much I adored this post. The love you share for your son is so beautiful & just warms my heart. You both are so lucky to have one another <3
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So sorry he’s been under the weather! We’re still trying to get that out of our house for good : / And I’m a sucker for tree photos… love it
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