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What are you grateful for? ( big,small, serious or funny)

72 replies

Mommyme74 · 03/02/2021 08:46

Times are hard I know but let me hear what you are grateful for today? it can be anything. smile and go!....

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frozendaisy · 03/02/2021 09:05

Vaccines
Internet
Real coffee

Mammma91 · 03/02/2021 09:06

My DC, my family & my pets 💙
Oh, and the local bloody shop!!! Going through milk like its going out of fashion recently!!

whatisforteamum · 03/02/2021 09:08

I am grateful that the days are a bit brighter,that I get to see my d's more as I work in hospitality so normally I work 12 hr days and I can bake a carrot cake while my rabbit hops in the garden and that I get time to myself.

doireallyneedaname · 03/02/2021 09:10

Science
Healthcare workers
My one year old boy who has been the shining light on this last year

TheCountessofFitzdotterel · 03/02/2021 09:10

Ds1’s SENCO
The fact that Billy bookcases with extensions fit perfectly under the picture rail in my sitting room
Spinach

SeeyouontheothersideofCovid · 03/02/2021 09:14

What a lovely thread!

My office already geared up for WFH ages before Covid;
My handsome and loving husband for whom nothing is too much trouble;
A kitten;
Having my health and sanity.
All for starters!

ginsparkles · 03/02/2021 09:16

Science
My family and friends
Understanding and caring bosses
DD's amazing teachers
Having a roof over our head and food in the fridge
Living where we do

GeorgeMichaelsEspadrille · 03/02/2021 09:17

That my children are old enough to be independent with their learning. Soooo grateful!!

TeaPiglet · 03/02/2021 09:21

I'm grateful for my little girl and baby 2 due in a few weeks after an enjoyable pregnancy.

SonnetForSpring · 03/02/2021 09:23

Those who dedicate their lives to understanding science. Without it we would have no hope.

HenriettaHeffalump · 03/02/2021 09:24

Dh and dcs
Roof over my head
Opportunity to start new career (aka being base redundant Grin, but I'm reframing it as a good thing, as I do have time and some savings set aside to retrain)

Btw, Oprah said doing daily gratitudes is part of her success, so a really good thing to do! Thanks for the thread op. I'm grateful for thread eh? Eh?

Orchidflower1 · 03/02/2021 09:29

My upstairs heating is now working.
My dog loves his new bed.
Vaccines
Face time.

Orchidflower1 · 03/02/2021 09:30

Oh and Dh/ dc obvs!

BeastOfBODMAS · 03/02/2021 09:40

The flowers are about to open on the first few of my spring bulbs. There are 5 tiny points of colour in my little concrete courtyard and I can watch them from my desk.

Blondiney · 03/02/2021 09:46

Grateful that we've got Dog 1's arthritic hips under control. She's like a pup again!

Grateful that I've learned to cut my hair myself and have it looking reasonable. Always hated going to the hairdresser, sitting staring at yourself under harsh lights while making inane chitchat, don't know how I did it for so long.

Grateful that I've got a food delivery due in about an hour.

Calmandmeasured1 · 03/02/2021 09:48

I am grateful that:
Family members have recovered from Covid.
Parents aren't here to endure this struggle.
We have fantastic scientists in the UK who have created a successful vaccine.
Electricity exists.
Roof over my head.
I have a large garden.
I live near to shops and public transport.
I live close to a natural beauty spot.

caringcarer · 03/02/2021 09:51

My dh, my cats my DC, vaccine rollout going so well, and my btl had got really lovely new tenants moved in who keep thanking me for house.

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Mommyme74 · 03/02/2021 09:56

Thankful for the responses so far. It’s lovely to connect and share the good things in our lives. Food for the soul. I hope this thread is making you smile 😊😊😊

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Mommyme74 · 03/02/2021 10:01

@doireallyneedaname. “ This little light of mine, I gonna let it shine”😊😊😊😊🎶🎶🎶

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SlipperTripper · 03/02/2021 10:01

Clearly, our frontline service, who are getting us through this utter shitstorm. But on a more mundane note:

  • Jaffa Cakes
  • My porch, which is the perfect shelter from wind rain and a lovely escape with a coffee (and sneaky cigarette on occasion) when being inside with constant pawing and requirements is driving me bananas.
  • My mum, who although I can't see her, is always on the other end of the phone, usually when I'm huddled in said porch.
  • The postman, Hermes delivery lady, and Nico from DPD, who have literally bought me so much joy over the past few months. Sure they hate me though. Sorry guys!
StrawberryLipstickStateOfMind · 03/02/2021 10:05

Gin

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Mommyme74 · 03/02/2021 10:05

@HenriettaHeffalump. Good luck on your retraining. How exciting, lots of new opportunities. You will do great, you got this!😊

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Givemeabreakpls · 03/02/2021 10:09

My DC, my parents, the fact I am living in a warm, safe house and my cat who’s fallen asleep on my leg

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Mommyme74 · 03/02/2021 10:13

@Blondiney. Great news about your dog😊 I feel the same way about hairdressers, I so struggle. I bet your hair looks fabulous!

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LivingMyBestLife2020 · 03/02/2021 10:16

That I got my vaccine
That my toddler son doesn’t appear to be being affected by this madness
My lovely home
Lighter evenings
Nursery being open so I can work
My university offer to restart my career this year