Tiny Happy Tuesday: 11

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  • Shawn's birthday dinner last night went off without a hitch. I grew up in a family that makes a big deal out of birthdays and I love that my kids are going to be able to say the same. Birthdays are my jam. 
  • My brother-in-law has been making some pretty exciting life changes lately (not my story to tell but damn, the guy is mixing things up!) and I love that Grady and Poppy will be able to look to him as a role model when they're facing nerve-wracking-but-exciting opportunities.
  • My Internet village. This Tiny Happy deserves a post of its own but let me just say that my internet village has boosted me up, been a sounding board, given me information and answers, and provided immeasurable support more than ever recently. I'm not sure how I got so lucky to know so many amazing people.
  • My Real Life village. I know a lot of great people. I saw a bunch of them this weekend. I'm an introvert and I need my alone time but it's a pretty great feeling to be surrounded by thoughtful, hilarious, brilliant people too (as long as I get some alone time immediately after).
  • It's the May long weekend (almost)! Every May Shawn goes away on his annual boys' trip and I order a lot of pizza and stay in pyjamas all day and make morning pit stops at the ice cream shop. Solo parenting is a lot of work but it's also a lot of fun once we let go of our routines and expectations (of cleanliness). I'm ready for a weekend of filth and greasy, cheesy goodness.

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Tiny Happy Tuesday: 10

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  • Poppy is a verbal baby but she hasn't had any discernible (to people outside her immediate circle) words until this week. Poppy is officially, intentionally, clearly saying "ball" when she sees her ball. It is so cool. 
  • "Wish I Knew You" by The Revivalists. You guys, this song has been on repeat for days. 
  • It's BC Election Day! I didn't manage to vote in the advance polls so I'm heading out today to exercise my right to vote. If you're a BC local, I hope you are too. Not sure who to vote for? This tool can help you decide.
  • The rain has stopped, the sun is shining, and spring is in the air. It's a great day, even if it did start at 5 this morning because Poppy hates sleep.

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Tiny Happy Tuesday: 9

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  • Tulips. I love flowers but tulips might be my favourite. They signal the end of the winter and hope for warmth and colour ahead. I'm not a huge bouquet kind of gal but give me a bunch of tulips and I'll swoon.
  • The response to my Ode to George. I've received heartfelt messages of love and support. I've heard from people who know George (how cool is that?). It's sparked something in me, I just need to figure out what that is.
  • I've got some blood work, tests, and followup cancer stuff this month. It's overwhelming and scary and also completely routine. I'm doing my best to focus on the "yay! I live in Canada! This isn't going to bankrupt me!" instead of thinking about test results.
  • Making summer plans. Grady wants to go camping this year but first we need a "camping bag." I thought he meant sleeping bag but no, he was referring to a tent. (Tents are hereby renamed "camping bags" in our house.) 

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Tiny Happy Tuesday: 8

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  • I played baseball on the weekend. Three games in two days. I am too sore to move today, and I feel about 90 years old, but I had so much fun. It feels good to run out some of the rust, you know? I played competitive fast-pitch for 15 years growing up, and it was nice to return to the ballpark (even if my abilities are somewhat limited compared to what they used to be).
  • Grady's lost most of his toddler-isms but he still asks me to "hotten up" his muffin instead of "warm up" and no one better correct him.
  • I'm feeling a bit stagnant these days but I'm living vicariously through girlfriends who are seriously killing it in their professional lives, their creative lives, and their family lives. I love seeing my friends excel and I'm lucky enough to have a hive of furiously smart, driven, creative geniuses.

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