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Little wins

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Blackcoffeewithmilkplease · 20/04/2026 19:06

Is anyone interested in a thread to celebrate the little wins of everyday life? There is so much going wrong right now, in my life specifically and with the wider world being a shitshow, but I can't face any more negativity. So, today:

We were not only on time, but early for school, everyone had the right uniform, equipment, and nobody was crying. I cannot emphasise enough how rare this is!

It's been a beautifulsunny day. I dried two loads of washing on the line, including my sheets which are back on my bed ready for bedtime, smelling amazing.

I found time to exercise (couch to 5k started for the third time Blush) and feel so much better for it.

I made buns for packed lunches this week rather than relying on crappy upf snacks.

I had a minor breakthrough at work (I tutor vulnerable/SEN kids in their homes) - a girl who has resolutely ignored me for many many weeks not only spoke to me but actually picked up a pen and wrote something. No idea what changed but it felt incredible!

My kids have voluntarily turned off the TV and gone to play on the trampoline and (so far!) have not argued.

That all seems so minor when I write it down but - today was a good day.

Anyone else?

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NuffSaidSam · 20/04/2026 19:37

The commute into and back from work was very smooth.

The toddler napped incredibly well so there was some nice downtime during the day.

The weather was dry (and sometimes sunny).

I'm nearly over a horrible cold.

The neighbours are all being very quiet.

Meteorite87 · 20/04/2026 19:59

Place-marking a positive thread*

Some lovely sunshine today 🌞

ThatWaryLimePeer · 20/04/2026 20:03

Nice weather for three days in a row.

shellyleppard · 20/04/2026 20:06

Lots and lots of birds in my garden. My cosmos seedlings are growing really well. Thank you OP for this lovely thread 💐❤️

Blackcoffeewithmilkplease · 20/04/2026 21:05

NuffSaidSam · 20/04/2026 19:37

The commute into and back from work was very smooth.

The toddler napped incredibly well so there was some nice downtime during the day.

The weather was dry (and sometimes sunny).

I'm nearly over a horrible cold.

The neighbours are all being very quiet.

Oh, a good nap time! So happy for you. Mine are well past napping now but I remember the days they slept unexpectedly well - it felt like winning a prize in a competition you hadn't even entered!

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Blackcoffeewithmilkplease · 20/04/2026 21:08

shellyleppard · 20/04/2026 20:06

Lots and lots of birds in my garden. My cosmos seedlings are growing really well. Thank you OP for this lovely thread 💐❤️

Sometimes it's the tiny things that make everything feel worth it, isn't it? Forgot to add two of my sweetpea seeds have sprouted so there's hope for the others yet!

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shellyleppard · 20/04/2026 22:57

@Blackcoffeewithmilkplease i always get really excited when my seedlings start ❤️ have a window full of little propagation kits

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