"It’s important for moms to recognize that all the small successes in our days can add up to one big triumph. So on Thursday of each week, we do exactly that."
It's been many weeks since I've participated, but here are some recent happy accomplishments:
- I managed two field trips in a row--to the zoo on Friday (glorious weather!) and Mount Vernon on Monday (damp and cold, but free for Presidents' Day).
- On both days I drove far from my comfort zone and made some wrong turns (my directional instincts are not the sharpest). The up side? I didn't panic, and recovered quickly without even needing a map. I missed a really important turn on the way home from the zoo, but "winged it" well, taking a different route, and getting to the last light before our neighborhood right behind my friend who had taken the correct path!
- We celebrated some family birthdays this weekend in addition to having a second commemoration of my in-laws' 50th anniversary. I made a hazelnut cake and (bonus round) some hazelnut ice cream. After soaking over 6 ounces of ground hazelnuts in cream and sugar, I was supposed to discard them, but could not deal with that much waste. I put some in scones (tasty), made chocolate-dipped hazelnut shortbread (delicious), and am finishing the rest by adding it to portions of hot 10-grain cereal (can't tell it's there, but that's okay!). Hey, I had that hazelnut meal shipped here from Oregon; I am not going to toss it without a fight!
How's your week going? See how other women are succeeding over at Faith and Family Live.
That is an incredible week! Good job not freaking out when you took the wrong route. I would have lost my mind:D
ReplyDeleteYou must live not too far from us in Maryland. I get lost in DC so end up taking the Metro if dh isn't driving. Sounds great to get out and about for some field trips!
ReplyDeleteThat's my girl!!
ReplyDeleteLots of love,
Mom