Happy Thursday, friends! I thought I'd share an uplifting post today, since mine have been kind of sad all week. I know you understand, and I love you for that. I'll jump in!
- good phone conversations that go on and on
- random text messages from people checking on me or telling me they just prayed for me
- seeing all of my sons on Sunday, though at different times
- a short week
- fun Wednesday night plans (tonight too!)
- good coffee
- God's new morning mercies
- fresh days
- a really great night of sleep
- the friendships I have at work and the midday laughter they bring
- seeing students in the hall and hearing their sweet/hilarious greetings ("Good morning, ya cutie!" from the kid who called me Ms. Loyal all of last year)
- getting to know the kindergarten babies who drive me bonkers in the line each afternoon as we wait to exit the building for dismissal
- distractions that help me when I'm at home for too long
- my social media algorithms...it's all dogs, food, fashion, and grief
- knowing that I get to go back to the counselor today for my weekly appointment
- fun plans after and a weeknight trip to the movie theater (more on these things tomorrow)
- my job that I love and the sweet little girl I get to watch over...I taught her the sign for "I love you" yesterday and then she proceeded to sign that to me all day
What's something you're thankful for this week or something that brought you some joy? I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for reading my blog today, friends. I'll see you back here tomorrow. Love to all!
Jen
Oh so many happies- yeah!! My happy for this week was being able to see friends and enjoy catching up!
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DeleteAs a grandma of a kindergarten boy this year —-thank you and bless the hearts of all the educators that get those sweet babies safely to their cars and buses each day. Sooooo much pent up energy in those little bodies after a day of listening and learning. You are one of the many angels on earth.
ReplyDeleteThey're so very precious...and can also be a tiny bit maddening! Ha! I love them so much, though. That's sweet of you to say! You are so right about there being so much pent up energy after a very long day. I'm so proud of them all for how far they've already come since August!
DeleteYou have such a great list of happiness! I think that working in a school just adds so much joy and good stories to tell! I'm so glad that you have that right now!
ReplyDeleteThank you! I agree with you a hundred percent. I'm so grateful for this sweet job that I needed!
DeleteHere's an odd happy for you. I'm happy to have found Vinted. I'm getting rid of so many miscellaneous things that are taking up space in my home AND making a little bit of extra money in the process.
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DeleteLots of wonderful things bringing you happiness this week!
ReplyDeleteYes! I'm grateful!
DeleteAwww, love this list. I'm sorry you've had a hard week. You're in it. You're processing. I'm glad that you can see the joy at the same time. I listened to a Mel Robbins joy podcast that made me think of you this week.
ReplyDeleteThanks, friend! It's okay. You're right...I am still in it and processing. Maybe I should listen to that this weekend!
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