This week, I am thankful:
for baby ferns
Right now there are so many ferns in the process of un-furling. I saw four different varieties on a single walk this week!
for my neighborhood
Things are starting to be quite green here, and twice this week when I’ve been outside, I’ve been struck by the beauty of the neighborhood.
It’s an older neighborhood, so it’s quite different than living in a modern housing development; here the houses all have decent-sized yards, there are no sidewalks, and there are lots of big old trees.
That’s honestly my favorite kind of neighborhood!
that I don’t live in a split-foyer anymore
I went for a stroll after dinner yesterday evening, and as I started out, I was thinking that it’s a bit of a bummer not to live in a neighborhood with water access anymore.
But then a few minutes later I was walking down a street here with a bunch of split-foyers and I remembered how happy I am to not live in one of those anymore.
(It’s basically my least favorite house design ever!)
Like I always say: nothing is all good or all bad. I don’t have river access here, but I also don’t have to live in a split foyer. 🙂
that it’s light so much later now!
A post-dinner stroll is an actual possibility now, and that makes me happy.
for Lisey’s tools
Our freezer handle was getting loose, and the screws required a small allen wrench. I am basically tool-less at the moment (I need to work on rectifying that!), but I remembered that Lisey’s toolbox is here.
And she had a nice set of little wrenches. Yay!
for the cat
You know…she’s a regular on the list.
for a roll-baking session with Sonia
She wanted to make my grandma’s sweet rolls for a college class assignment, so she came over and we made a batch together.
for a day warm enough to work on my furniture
Yesterday I had some free time AND some lovely weather. So I made a little progress!
that I have my piano here
Last year, when I was working on moving into this house, I halfway considered not moving my piano, just to save some money.
But I am super duper glad I forked over the cash to have it moved here. Totally worth it!
I would be extremely sad if my piano was over at the other house, and I feel a little surprised I ever even considered that as an option. What was I thinking???
Isa
Friday 14th of April 2023
This week I'm thankful for: * having found an experimented art-therapist for my DD. There are very few in my region, and not all of them work with teens.
* The book Brain over Binge. I cannot stress this enough : if you suffer from BED or bulimia, read this book!!!! After more than 30 years of struggles, I've been binge free for 2 weeks and already feel so much better. (alternatively there is also the book Never binge again. Same principles but a more "in your face" approach. Free online.)
* That the constant pain I had in my arms since last august is now almost gone (related to my food intake = less inflammation)
* To not have had lost electricity last week. Most of the city did, some for 6 days straight, so I was one of the lucky ones
* Warmer days!1 And summer dresses :)
Kristina
Thursday 13th of April 2023
What a lovely exercise. I'm thankful for 1) clean sheets tonight 2) repaired washing machine that now works! 3) loving husband who doesn't complain about hot dogs for dinner 4) my piano, and my piano teacher's piano 5) pain medication that eases my arthritic knees
Ruth
Thursday 13th of April 2023
I think a home is not a home without a piano. When I went through my divorce, I paid through the nose to have my piano moved from my house to my apartment. And when I remarried, I again paid through the nose to have it moved too our house. SO WORTH IT.
JP
Thursday 13th of April 2023
Thankful... - that my 2.5 yr old still willingly naps every afternoon. I know those days are numbered!
- for shade. This afternoon got quite hot (85F) and we were remembering how our old house didn't have any shade in the yard. We are thankful for all the trees near our current house.
- that my kids like and are doing well in school
- that I don't struggle with (excessive) worry or anxiety as I know many are prone to
- coffee, sunshine, our local library, and good friends
Alica
Thursday 13th of April 2023
Our extended family has had a couple of dark months...my brother in law passed away suddenly just after Christmas from an undiagnosed heart condition, and another brother in law is fighting cancer. So...this is a timely question! Yesterday I listed some things that I am thankful for/see "hope" in. Here is part of that list...SPRING! I love seeing new growth, color, feeling warmer temps, hearing outside noises though screen windows and I love the longer hours of daylight! I am thankful that I have the space to get my hands in the dirt and grow things. I am thankful for those around my sister and her family who have blessed her with kindness. I am thankful that the sun always comes up and we get a new day. And so much more!
Alica
Friday 14th of April 2023
@Kristen, thank you! Your posts are encouraging!
Kristen
Thursday 13th of April 2023
I'm so sorry to hear of the troubles in your extended family. And I'm glad there are also mercies surrounding you guys.