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Little wins

9/10/2023

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The nearly 2 year old slept until 6am. win
The nearly 6 year old wanted a cuddle when he woke up. win
The nearly 2 year old brought me her shoes and asked to put them on. win
The nearly 6 year old put shoes on without being asked. unheard of win
Getting jackets on only took a brief negotiation. neutral
When we walked down the street, nobody fell over or veered dramatically towards the street. win
Everyone said thank you when their coffee or baby chinos arrived. community win
When the blackboard sign proclaiming “$12 coffee and bacon-egg roll special!” got knocked over, it only fell 25 degrees before it caught on a nearby chair. No-one was hurt. relative win
Most of the drinks went in rather than on the drinkers. win
I was given the second half of the bacon-egg roll. win
When we got home, the 16 year old (dachshund) was still asleep and not barking. neighbourhood win
The nearly 2 year old said her first sentence. “shoes and socks off.” win
Her first sentence was an imperative. Not sure if this will be a win going forward.
Mum’s home tomorrow. golden win


Go Firetails.

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