Tell me good things Tuesday

[stinybean]

I'm already having a really bad week. I feel uncomfortable getting into it on the Interwebs, but if you all would just do me the favor of listing out the good things happening in your lives I think that would help.

[carolyngrace]

I've been having a hard week too. Lots of family drama, to the point where I feel really sad and embarrassed for some of the people in my family. And saddened because I don't trust my relationships with them as much anymore. Yet I love them. Also I keep feeling like I see you bad news and the world seems like such a bad place right now.

But I realized last night that I've been feeling more appreciative and InTouch with my own life. All the small moments seem important, whether I'm being lazy watching TV or taking a long walk in my neighborhood. Sometimes hard times make you more intentional about your life.

I'll be thinking about you and hope things improve soon. In the meantime, I pray that you can be in touch with whatever higher power you believe in. Even if that's just mother nature or the element of goodness that does exist in the world. Because there is A lot of beauty we miss most of the time.

[stinybean]

carolyngrace thank you for your thoughts. Unfortunately all of the bad is clouding the good.

Eta: words

[erbear]

I'm sorry you're having a really bad week.

Let's see, good things...
I have a little girl whose smile makes me feel a joy I never thought possible.
My bathroom flooded Friday, which sucked, but I got all new bathroom rugs, etc, and we had to redecorate in there and it looks awesome.
My niece slept over last week and has this little "All About Me!" book she's working on. In it, she lists her family and H, LO, and I were right after "Mom" and "Dad".
My pre-pregnancy jeans fit!
Our friends came over Sunday and made Chinese dumplings for us.
It's been unseasonably warm and I've been able to take some walks with LO and enjoy some sunshine!
My makeup looks really good.
I had time this morning to sit and enjoy my tea while it was still hot.

[tiffbot]

Best wishes to you and carolyngrace too! I hope everything is going to be ok eventually.

Good things:
We took DS skating for the first time ever yesterday. He could not wipe his smile off his face the whole time and it filled my heart seeing H take him out on the ice!

Me and my sister booked our first trip together ever for next summer last night! And I will get to see friends who I only see when I visit the states so double yay!

DD is currently lying beside me on her tummy with her feet up on my shoulders just thinking lol

[dmoney]

Nov 17, 2015 6:16:56 GMT -5 stinybean said:

I'm already having a really bad week. I feel uncomfortable getting into it on the Interwebs, but if you all would just do me the favor of listing out the good things happening in your lives I think that would help.

I hope your week turns around! Just look at that little one of yours and hopefully they can put a smile on your face.


Good things here- DD decided to sleep through the night last night 7:45-4:20. Mommy feels well rested but when she fell back asleep after only eating from one side, mommy was quite lopsided until she got to work and could pump!

[billyhorrible]

I think there must be something in the air. It's only Tuesday, but it feels like it should be Friday!

The good -
We finish trial today and hand the case over to the jury. Which is a nerve wracking waiting game, but at least the hard part is over.

BH only woke once last night and went back to sleep after nursing instead of staying awake for hours.

LBB got his school pictures back. They're awful because he fake smiles in them, but they're better than last year where he looked like a serial killer.

[Bluedaisy]

Awe I'm sorry to all the ladies having rough weeks! I managed to totally wreck my back so that sucks but it means I can finally justify a massage which I'm thrilled about.

Other good things: My best friend came for a great visit which was awesome and also my best friend went home. I LOVE her to death but I'm looking forward to routines again and I felt guilty that I wasn't entertaining her enough.

My mom arrives tomorrow for a few days, I was really hoping to get caught up around the house but it's looking like I might be using her visit to nurse a sore back. Either way I'm THRILLED she's coming.

This weekend is the festival of trees and I can't wait!

[wegrowsheep]

I get to drive my car in the snow today!
Yes, it's a good thing!

[tiffbot]

Bluedaisy ah the festival of trees!! I've somehow never gone but really want to take the kids this year so thanks for the reminder!! I just looked it up and it's all next week in Saskatoon, and my H has Monday off so that's even more perfect!

[kemdupuis]

To stinybean and everyone else having a rough week- I hope things turn around soon! Sending hugs and positive vibes to you all!

Good Things:
- my beautiful boy B is sleeping well these days. Now that I am not as sleep deprived, I feel like I am enjoying every second with him. I feel like I am amazed that he is ours all over again everytime I look at him.
- I am officially the smallest I've been since my wedding in 2012. Wearing the same jeans size I wore in high school.
- our talent show at school is tonight. Then it will be done! And I won't have to think about it any more!
- thanksgiving is next week! Can't wait to spend two days in my kitchen making delicious food!
- I am nearly done my Christmas shopping, which means I can indulge a little and look for a new pair of boots (they are needed!) on Black Friday
- I love my students and I am so proud at the progress they've made since I've been back.
- I am still pumping enough to keep up with B's daily needs. Win!

That's all I can think of now. Will post more later if I can think of some.

[jessila]

Boo for bad weeks. I'm hoping it turns out better for you stinybean and carolyngrace.

Good things:
-My little boy lights up my life more than I ever could have imagined
-Owen is feeling better
-A teacher at my new school asked if I plan to stay next year and I indicated that I'm unsure. She said she hopes I do because she really likes me!! Yay! Friends!
-The lesson I'm doing with 4 and 5 grade this week and next week requires them to be quiet or else they lose all of their points. SILENT STUDENTS!!!!
-Next week is Thanksgiving. Ommm nom nom nom nom.
-My mom sends me pictures of O throughout the day and they make it a little easier to be away from him
-I've found an awesome community of women who had babies within a month of me and I look forward to reading about their lives every day.

Edit because apparently part of an email ended up at the end of this? Thanks slow work computer!

[Deleted]

- Baby has been napping in his room for 45 minutes.
- I don't have to go out in the snow for court today.
- I am married to the hands down, absolute love of my life and best friend and he makes me laugh every day.
- We are beyond blessed with a miraculous little person despite the fact that the universe took it's damn sweet time getting us to the right point for it to finally happen and we thought it was too late.
- I am blessed with an amazing 8 year old who also makes me laugh every day.
- It is two and half months since my dog was diagnosed with lymphoma and he is still here, still kicking, and not yet showing signs of how sick he is.
- We have an an amazing house in an amazing neighborhood we wouldn't be able to afford today because we bought it right before the market here went crazy and skyrocketed.
- I have an amazing network of wonderful friends.
- I have a good paying job that allows me to work part time from home on my schedule.
- We are all healthy.
- I am eating lasagna for breakfast.

[baytosa2013]

This has been a rough week here too (mostly work) so I feel you stinybean. I hope it gets better.

Good Things
My beautiful little girl who's "cheeze" smile every morning makes it ok that I'm out of bed at 4:50am

My DH and I made it through a pretty good sized challenge to our marriage and life in general and we are mostly unscathed

I've lost a couple lbs but in all honesty I am feeling stuck and not even close to wearing regular clothes yet. I fucking hate maternity clothes.

[musicfrk2002]

-it looks like I will only be part time at work for 2 or 3 weeks, then back to my full time position

-down to 1 pill a day, instead of the 5 I was taking

-J is happily chatting 5o his toys so I have been able to get some things done this morning

-one car is paid off, and the other only had 3 or 4 payments left! 5 hen maybe I can convince H to trade one in for a bigger vehicle

[Bluedaisy]

Nov 17, 2015 12:59:41 GMT -5 budders said:

More good things: my observations are both finished, and I think both went really well! Also, my most difficult student is absent today.

Wooohooo for the teacher win!!!

[mirage86]

I hope this week turns around for everyone who has been struggling! It sucks when everything just starts to pile up.
Good things here include:
E is really becoming a lot of fun to go places with. He doesn't even fuss in his seat anymore and he loves being out and about.
I am soooo thankful for the mild weather so far. I walk to the grocery store several times a week with E in his stroller, and I'm not sure how well that will work once the snow comes.
Pinterest has a lot of great crock pot recipes. I never know what time DH will be home from work, so it helps me have a nice dinner ready anytime between 5:30-9:00.
Tomorrow is HDBD!

[holliberry28]

I hope things get better for you stinybean.

Good things:
M just started laughing out loud when I start laughing.
My cat coming to bed to sleep near my head when she knows the baby is most likely to give us a good 3 hour chunk of sleep.
Going to the SS office and them confirming I just need to bring in a certified marriage license and I can change my last name to H's. Woohoo. I think the courthouse employee was trying to punk me.

[hannahl201477]

Nov 17, 2015 6:56:53 GMT -5 budders said:

Good things:

-V is starting to feel better.

-Thanks to the BOGO deal at Starbucks the past several days, I have a stash of lattes in my fridge that will last me until Thursday.

-Only 6 school days left until Thanksgiving break!

I NEED to know how you are keeping the Starbucks good!!! Give me all the peppermint mochas and Carmel brûlée!!!!

[nchauhan]

carolyngrace, stinybean, hope you ladies have a better week!

I do love reading everyone's happy thoughts

Mine:
I'm excited to eat thanksgiving food, esp since I was too sick last year.
Friends from out of state are coming this weekend to celebrate my and my sisters bday
I only have five weeks left at this job!
Baby snuggles in the morning is my version of coffee

[stinybean]

Thank you everyone for sharing your good things. It definitely helped to put a smile on my face. Xoxo