Ten Things of Thankful-Sunday dreaming

Here is Sunday again and we’re already half through the month of May! I don’t know if it’s me but time seems to be flying by at a alarming rate. It’s only 24 days until my big bucket list trip to South Africa. The TTOT linkup is live and it’s time to get my thankful list posted. 

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I’m thankful for having a wonderful week full of fun, surprises, and birthday love. 

I’m thankful that my husband and I enjoyed a nice lunch and got our first set of immunizations for our vacation. I always react to chemicals in my system so I’m grateful I got the use of my left arm back the next day. I keep on reminding myself it’s only one time deal and I’ll never have to go through these shots again. 

I’m thankful that I was able to take a break and stay home from my son’s hockey. Allergies and the affects of my immunizations has left me feeling off health wise so I stayed home so I could nap and relax. It’s all good though because it’s gets me once step closer to Africa. 

 

Photo credit given to the photographer of this book cover
 
I’m thankful that even though I wasn’t at hockey my son scored his hat trick! I felt a little guilty about missing his game but it was better I rested and adjusted the chemicals into my body. 

I’m thankful for nicer weather and going walking in the sunshine. My youngest son loves to go for walks and with his boundless energy it helps to tire him out for bedtime. My oldest will walk a longer way if we stop to do something fun. This tree for example was one he wanted to climb. 

  
I’m thankful for attending my support group meeting and making some valuable connections. I learned some amazing information about the brain and anxiety from the guest speaker. She’s a practicing psychologist and she said there’s new research that the prefrontal lobe of our brain doesn’t fully mature until we’re in our late 20’s. It made me realize that all the interventions I have for my sons is the best possible thing I can do to teach them about taking care of themselves and emotional regulation. 

I’m thankful for being able to celebrate a wonderful birthday with my family. First I had a yummy breakfast and then my family prepared lunch for me. It was a sunny day and we ate on the deck. I then relaxed and did some reading in my hammock swing. 

  
I’m thankful for being able to get my friend to look after our kids and my wonderful husband took me out for a yummy dinner and later to a great blues band. I love the blues and this group rocked the house and even mentioned the birthday girl and posed for this picture with me. 

  
I’m thankful for the self care Sunday ritual I’ve been doing. Today I watched movies with my husband, had a nap, enjoyed some relaxation in our hot tub. He BBQ ed some amazing ribs and enjoyed a lovely supper and some tv time. 

I’m thankful for having the time to whip up a batch of this coconut citrus body wash. It’s just what I need to wake me up in the mornings. 

Directions:

Take one can of coconut milk and pour it into a bowl. 

  

Add 2 cups of Castile liquid soap to the milk and mix together. 

Add 4 drops of essential oils and mix with liquid. (I chose citrus for its refreshing and rejuvenating properties) 

Pour into plastic bottle and shake for 10 seconds. 

This will make five 250 ml bottles and you can store it in your shower or bathroom cabinet. 

  


Jeanine Lebsack

Writer, research assistant, podcaster, reiki healer, and a passionate advocate for neurodiversity. On my writing journey I’ve discovered a plethora of passions including writing, researching, entertaining through song and dance, with a desire to explore and create something transformational and healing. I believe in the sacred art of storytelling and that there’s power in the written and spoken word. Join me on my journey using the magic of words, music, and heart song. I believe we create ripples of energy that flow throughout the universe and by sharing our stories it creates change, positivity, and healing. Have a listen to my podcast on Spotify and Anchor at House of a Writer.

24 thoughts on “Ten Things of Thankful-Sunday dreaming

  • 16 May 2016 at 11:35 am
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    That body wash sounds scrumptious. Happy Birthday and move over, I’d like to relax in that hammock swing. Can’t wait to see the photos of your upcoming African adventure.

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    • 16 May 2016 at 2:24 pm
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      It smells so good Val I have to stop myself from eating it. There’s plenty of room for one more in the hammock swing. ? 24 more days till my African adventure I’ll be taking a ton of pictures. ?

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  • 16 May 2016 at 12:56 pm
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    ? Happy Monday Jeanine!!
    Enjoyed this read ~ Made me smile ~ Great pictures!

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  • 16 May 2016 at 1:26 pm
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    That hammock swing looks like just the ticket for a Sunday afternoon and a good book! Immunizations hurt – a lot. Not so much the actual shot, but that bruised feeling for the next couple of days.

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    • 16 May 2016 at 2:22 pm
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      Oh it’s the best place to relax only steps away from my hot tub too. I felt like such a big baby but my arm was swollen and my body actually hurt. The things I do to take a holiday. ?

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    • 16 May 2016 at 5:38 pm
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      It smells so yummy and really wakes me up in the morning. The hammock is my favourite place to be. In fact that’s where I plan on spending my afternoon reading. I still can’t believe it’s May and school’s almost out and then I’m in Africa! ??

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  • 16 May 2016 at 10:13 pm
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    I’m so glad you had a lovely birthday. It looks really wonderful, and a blues band! Awesome.

    I love the idea of Self-Care Sunday. I might try to take that one up.

    Also, WHEN ARE YOU IN HEATHROW/!?!?! I don’t want to miss you! Can’t believe it’s all happening so soon. YAY

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    • 17 May 2016 at 1:10 am
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      It was a wonderful day and I love the Blues I even picked up two CD’s as well. Self care Sunday is something I look forward to all week! I will send you my itinerary as soon as I get it. It’s a Thurs, June. 9 th but I have no flight times as of yet. I’m getting so excited to hug you for real. ?❤️

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      • 17 May 2016 at 9:14 pm
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        I need to make sure I can get time off…I’ll look tomorrow and book it if I can 🙂 I SO hope it works out

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          • 18 May 2016 at 7:10 pm
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            Ohhh geez, it’s a possibility – I’ve emailed my boss, and she’s not back off her holiday until I am ON mine, but I’ll find out when I get back, I guess… *crosses fingers*

          • 19 May 2016 at 6:38 am
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            We’ll figure it out I know it’s meant to be. ??

          • 19 May 2016 at 5:57 pm
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            GOOD 🙂 I shall hope and hope and hope

          • 21 May 2016 at 2:42 am
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            That’s the way to keep the faith hon. ??

    • 17 May 2016 at 1:11 am
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      It’s an amazing contraption and I had a lovely nap in it this afternoon. ☺️

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  • 19 May 2016 at 1:58 am
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    What a great night out…love the picture and the body wash sounds lovely….think I will give it a try…I use coconut oil a couple times a week on my body….love the softness it adds to my skin..My son is going to south America and he is having to get shots..he said the exact same thing you did, its only a one time deal….LOL ..happy Thursday…kat

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    • 19 May 2016 at 6:41 am
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      It was so much fun that band can really rock! The body wash smells scrumptious enough to eat and it’s so easy to make. I’m slightly addicted to coconut oil and I’m going to start cooking with it and adding it to my smoothies. I’m so relieved I never have to get those shots again. They definitely through my body out of whack for a few days. I’m grateful I’m all better now. ?

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