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Moments of Gratitude #2

May 29, 2015 by Rosie 11 Comments

Moments of Gratitude is where I reflect on all of the things that have made me happy, thankful and inspired that week. I hope that I will also inspire you to do the same…

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This week I have loved these moments:

• Watching Little M really engage and have fun in his music class. It’s amazing to see how much he has changed and increased in confidence over the time we have been going. You can read more about the fab Music Together program in a review I have written.

• Playing with a Brio train set with Little M. He was given it at Christmas, but has only really just begun to explore it – he loves it!

• Feeling really grateful this week that The Hubster and I are lucky enough to both be able to walk to work. There have been a couple of instances this week where we have been rushing about, having to juggle work and looking after Little M. Being able to walk to work in 20 minutes makes a real difference on days like that.

• Playing with Little M at the ‘big kids playground.’ We had such fun and it was so heartwarming to see him so pleased with himself for climbing a ladder and going down the ‘big slide’ – although I can’t believe how much my little boy is growing up!

• Starting to feel a bit more confident about new opportunities at work.

• Watching Little M laughing at the ‘big kids’ as they zipped across the zip wire – apparently it was hilarious!

• Being offered my first paid blogging opportunity – yay!

• Cuddling Little M after he bumped his head. He was okay, thankfully, but it was a nasty bump and as I sat cuddling him afterwards, I thought about how nothing else really matters – but the health and happiness of my little boy and of my family.

What are your moments of gratitude this week?

I am linking up with Enchanted Pixie and her 52 Weeks of Gratitude and…

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  1. Louise (Little Hearts, Big Love)

    May 30, 2015 at 7:23 am

    Glad Little M was okay after he bumped his head and that you enjoyed the cuddles. Sounds like you have had a lovely week with Little M enjoying the big kids playground. Well done on being offered your first paid blogging opportunity too 🙂

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    • Rosie

      June 1, 2015 at 8:21 pm

      Thank you – appreciated. We had a lovely week thank you. Feel so lucky that I get to spend so much time with him. x

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  2. Random Musings

    May 30, 2015 at 10:00 am

    What a lovely idea – I think being thankful for the little things goes a long way to making us happier. You are so right, the health and happiness of family and friends are all that really matters! #happydays
    Debbie
    http://www.myrandommusings.blogspot.com

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    • Rosie

      June 1, 2015 at 8:23 pm

      Definitely. Sometimes I think we all just have to remind ourselves to be grateful for the little things! Thanks for commenting. x

      Reply
  3. Mudpie Fridays

    May 30, 2015 at 7:54 pm

    Sounds like you had a great week, I remember the first time my little monkey played in the big kids playground – still makes me smile :). Well done on your first paid blogging assignment 🙂 must feel like a real achievement whoop whoop. #HappyDaysLinky xx

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    • Rosie

      June 1, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you! It’s a baby step really – but it’s a start! x

      Reply
  4. You Baby Me Mummy

    May 31, 2015 at 5:58 am

    Such a lovely list, I’m glad the head bump was nothing serious and well done on the paid photo gig! x

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    • Rosie

      June 1, 2015 at 8:24 pm

      Thank you! x

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  5. Jenna

    June 1, 2015 at 1:52 pm

    A fab round-up list of lovely things.

    Congrats on your first paid opp – fingers crossed it’s the first of many. 🙂

    I can’t wait to buy Jasmine a Brio train set when she’s a bit older.

    Thanks for joining our #HappyDaysLinky

    Jenna x

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  6. Rosie

    June 1, 2015 at 8:26 pm

    Thank you so much. And thanks for hosting – such a good idea for a linky. I’m really enjoying doing this list at the end of each week – it’s really helping me to look at everything more positively. x

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  7. Katy

    June 5, 2015 at 7:21 pm

    I love Brio too, we have a huge box I managed to win on ebay! Such a find! Glad the head bump wasn’t too bad. Thank you for joining in with our #HappyDaysLinky x

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