Happy Thursday! This week I am celebrating my 8th year in Rhode Island. It seems like yesterday that I left palm trees and sun to step off the plane in a winter wonderland. I’ll have to write about my journey to life in New England another day, because today is dedicated to gratitude.
- I’m grateful that a Zeta sister of mine’s sweet baby girl did well in a serious, cancer-related surgery today. She’s Sidney’s age and just precious.
- I’m so happy that Jackson enjoys his preschool playgroup for a couple of hours each week. It’s heart-warming to see your baby grow up into a little boy.
- Our brand new La-Z-Boy sleeper sofa came today and it fits our playroom perfectly. I’m going to update y’all soon on the smooth order & delivery process. I will say for now that La-Z-Boy’s customer service is second to none. Here’s a sneak peek:
- I am thankful to have nail polish. Because without polish on my nails, apparently I bite my nails and cuticles until it looks like I stuck my hand in a blender. I’m glad I could paint my nails tonight and get my hands back in order.
- As always, I am grateful for health and a wonderful family.
What are you thankful for this week?
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I love that quote! It is so so true!
good to hear about your friends daughter! hope she continues to do well!!!
I love that couch! We are in need soon, think may have to take a trip to LaZBoy!
I am the EXACT same way w. my nails! Plus it makes my hands look nicer
cari recently wrote Thankful Thursday
Look at your La_Z_Boy! It is gorgeous!!! Haha- I am thankful for nail polish too! And for me, I am thankful for having a home after last night.
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I love that quote, it is so true and a great reminder! You sofa looks great too!
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What a relief to hear your friends little one is on the mend. That couch is awesome and I loved seeing Jackson on IG ready for school! Too sweet.
candice recently wrote Thankful Thursday
I LOVE that quote. Your sofa is awesome! I love La-Z-Boy and I haven’t even shopped there!! And so glad your sister’s little girl is doing well!! xo
melissa at filling our bucket recently wrote Thankful Thursday
I’m very Thankful you made the move up here 8 years ago, where would I be without you?!
I’m happy that Jackson is loving school & doing well with it! As for the nails…..I am in DESPERATE need for a mani & pedi…let me know when you want to go!! 
Heather @ Housewife Heather recently wrote Thankful Thursday
Love that quote!!! And LOVE that new sofa. It looks great! Happy Thankful Thursday!
Everyone seems to love La-Z-Boy! I have to check them out next time we’re in the market for furniture. That’s a great quote. Thanks for the reminder.
Jane – MomGenerations.com recently wrote Thankful Thursday
Loving the sofa! And I am the exact same way about my nails. Of course I haven’t been able to put polish on in quite awhile so they’re looking pretty ragged
And so glad to hear your friend’s daughter made it through surgery. Something to be thankful for indeed!
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I love the couch. I can’t wait until I’m able to get my nails done again.
Heather @ Kraus House Mom recently wrote Thankful Thursday
I love that you do this each week. I think I will join in next week! I’m so glad your friend’s daughter did well in surgery. It is scary the amount of kids I keep hearing about with cancer.
It really breaks my heart.
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I’m thankful to know such lovely ladies as you. Loved the quote – had to pin it!
Kirsten recently wrote Thankful Thursday
Congratulations on your 8th year here & so glad your friend’s daughter is doing ok after her surgery!
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Great ‘poster’ and seeing your Lay-z-boy is making me look forward to getting the basement finished
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Yay for 8 years as a New Englander! Love the quote (so true) and I’m so happy for your friend’s daughter. LOVE the sofa sleeper!! And kudos to you for keeping your nails done. I’m jealous of your self-manicures. maybe i should have you start doing mine.
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True true true! Gratitude is the key to happiness!
Happy 8th Anniversary – only 30 years to go to make you a real Rhode Islander!
We’ll hit 7 years in March!
Leah DeCesare recently wrote Clingy Toddler Help
Look how nice that new sofa is!! LOVE IT!!
This week I’m thankful for Fridays that come quickly because I’m ready for this week to be over!!
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Great things to be thankful for! So happy your friend’s daughter is ok!
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Wow! 8 years! I am going on 2 this August (left palm trees and sun from CA), but we love it here too!
A great list of things you wrote, and I love the wording at the start of your post too- so true! Grateful what we already have is really a key to happiness. I am grateful for the sweet giggles I heard at pick up today when the kids saw I had the puppy in the car
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