it was a 2 ice-pack kind of day
a bandaid, temperature check, coughing kind of day
but all in all a great day
we learned about the winter solstice
saw part of the big kids’ play
danced and sang in spanish
shared books
had an outdoor adventure
(add in a couple of scratches, a few sticky burrs,a clothing change, and lots of bravery)
but at the end of the day
we all had both mittens
and headed on home.
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“there is no such thing in anyone’s life as an unimportant day.”
-alexander woollcott
I didn't have my glasses on.... 
Love this quote
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it is so true
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We have to remind ourselves of that every day!!
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Having both mittens is a bonus. It sounds like a great day for all concerned. 🙂
Best wishes, Pete.
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it really was
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sounds a wonderful time, Beth and learning stuff too ! of course, it’s the summer solstice here; have a good break 🙂
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right! enjoy your summer down under
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Life is just the passage of time. It is our adventures that define truly living. Great post, Beth!
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yes, what really matters
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Love the way you described your day.
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thank you, sadje
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You’re most welcome Beth
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When so much fun is had, the icepacks and Band-Aids become the trophies. Perfect quote.
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that’s right
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Wonderful post and a great quote because every day we make history… All the best.
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Thanks!
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You’re welcome Beth.
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Aww that does sound so nice!
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It was
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So very true!
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❤
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So glad no gloves were lost in the process, Beth!
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that’s a big win!
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Sounds very exciting and lots of fun.
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it sure was!
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Sounds wonderful. Love the quote.
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thanks!
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Sounds fun but cold!
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a bit chilly , but not too bad
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That quote is a good reminder. I forget that sometimes.
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it’s so easy to forget
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No lost mittens is a major accomplishment…
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it certainly is something )
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Love the attitude of this!
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it works for me -)
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Every day matters!
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it really does
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Each day is a gift (especially when it ends with a pair of mittens instead of just one!).
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yes, absolutely
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Even a “both mittens” day must be counted as a win!
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I think so too –
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You just don’t know when you sally forth what a day will bring. At this point, I’m ready to stay in the bunker.
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that’s right –
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2 ice packs and one bandaid days are pretty good days indeed.
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I’d say so –
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This sounds like a fun day full of adventures.
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yes, absolutely
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I smiled reading this post because I had ice pack flashes to my teaching days.
“My arm is sore. Can I get an ice pack?”
“I scratched my nose on the playground. Can I get an ice pack?”
“I jammed my big toe. Can I get an ice pack?”
“My pencil broke. Can I get another one?”
“Sure.”
“I don’t have anybody to play with.”
“I’m sorry. Would you like me to find you a playground pal”
“Yes . . . and I need an ice pack.”
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I know you know for sure -)
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Constant drama to keep the pulse racing. 🙂
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You j ow it!)
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Now this is a day to remember! I love when I have a day that flows from uneventful but cozy points of action. Exciting times are fun, but also exhausting. I appreciate the calm days of quiet reflection more and more as I grow older. Thanks for the glimpse into one of your days!
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Thanks for reading-
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I am impressed. What a great day.
However, getting home with both mittens is no easy task.
I once, at 7, found a lost mitten in the spring. I had been walking with 1 hand in my pocket, so my mitten loss would not be spotted. Then in the thaw, (prairies) under a deep layer of ice was my mitten.
Every day on my way home from school, I would chip at that ice with my galoshes.
Finally, I made it through and saved the mitten.
A week later I lost the other one.
Getting home with both mittens is no easy task.
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it is an ongoing challenge to say the least )
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Every day is unique and a gift. Lovely.
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I so agree. thank you
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“but at the end of the day
we all had both mittens”
That’s the best! So cute and indicative of what matters in the lives of little kids. 🙂
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I’m mean, it’s a small victory of sorts )
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🙂
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That was a wonderful day!
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I knew you’d understand this -)
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Absolutely! Did you have school on the 23rd? We did, and it was a full day.
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I feel thankful that we didn’t because the weather was really bad – that must have been a very looooong full day for you )
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Oh, yes!!! Freezing rain and high winds, downed trees, and children at school till after 5:00. Sigh! We had pajama day, sang songs, danced, played with white playdoh and glitter, read many books, played The Polar Express sitting in boxes (train cars) with flashlights and bells, and made Chex Mix. I was wiped…
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