Grateful For...This Kid

If it weren't for this gorgeous little man in my life,

this past week alone I would not have had reason (excuse?) to ...

• style a 'fire engine' bedroom
• visit the city - and marvel at the wonders of public transport
• cluck at farm animals
• take a carer's day from work
• make fairy bread and chocolate crackles in one day
• buy a whole new winter wardrobe - in a boys size 3
• eat my weight in party food
• cram my expanding self into a miniature train
• ride a see saw
• turn the car radio up to stupid volumes to drown out the backseat tantrum from hell
• count collections of items out loud - everywhere I go
• build uninspired Lego creations - only to be outdone by someone a tenth of my age
• just about melt at the "I love you anytime, Mum - and my baby too" whispered in my ear at random intervals
• cringe at the (repeated) sound of a newly discovered duck whistle
• laugh hysterically in a coffee shop - and look slightly insane to the others patrons who couldn't actually see the little person/clown on the armchair opposite me
• climb into a single bed and snuggle down
• cook sausages...

I'm grateful for the day to day that is living with a small person.
They way they can turn an 'ordinary' moment into one to be treasured (or trashed - depending on their mood!)

Linking with Maxabella's 52 Weeks of Grateful

Shar :-)

*My appreciation of life, my gorgeous husband and our boy is even greater tonight as I reflect sadly on the tragic passing of a school friend today.
Peter, who was killed by a shark while diving, leaves behind a beautiful family, his wife and two young sons.
Rest in peace, Pete. Every moment IS one to treasure. xxx