Happy Friday, Friends.
The babies are in bed, and there’re two new episodes of Impractical Jokers we’ve been saving to watch tonight.
So favorites this week:
Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
The Humans of New York IG feed. Especially this one.
Kelly Corrigan’s new book, Glitter and Glue. I can’t put it down.
The word serendipity. I like to say it with a British accent.
Family Bed making a comeback.
Hitting the beach tonight for the perfect combination of blue sky and crashing waves and low tide and happy kids and God high-fivin’ from the clouds.
The boy and the tiny hairs on the back of his head that are teasing me with the possibility of curls.
And Friday. Friday’s my favorite.
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This week’s contributions:
Over at BabyZone, I’ve collected some of our favorite made-up vocabulary phrases for things parents can understand in Baby Balderdash. Do you know what Ronald McDonald Feet are? Ever accomplished The Italian Job with your kids? You’ll know what I’m talkin’ about.
And over at eHow, I’m sharing 10 Ways to Get Fab Family Photos With Your Phone –little tips you can start using to create beautiful images using just your phone (and get them off that phone! print them, display them, frame them!)
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And now a little present for you.
I’ve been a huge fan of Popina swimsuits now for three years, and every year they’ve joined with ETST to offer our readers a giveaway. Timed appropriately for spring break, they’re back this year with another swimsuit giveaway for you. Specializing in retro swimwear, Jantzen swimsuits and Seafolly swimsuits, Popina has never failed me in delivering well-fitting (ahem–booty-hugging) adorable swimsuits that wear well and hold up in countless pool and beach dates. Feeling Ester Williams-esque? Leave a comment sharing the last kind thing someone did for you, and we’ll pick one winner to receive a free Popina swimsuit, reader’s choice. Leave some sunshine, take some sunshine.
Comments will be closed Sunday evening (4.9) at 9 p.m EST
This giveaway is sponsored by Popina Swimwear.
Thrifted Sisters returns next week.
Now off to watch inappropriate humor. Happy Friday!
The girls at my dog’s vet know that my husband and I have had a rough year. They paid for part of doggy’s recent medical costs. I just burst into tears at checkout.
I received one of the sweetest reviews from a customer that made my day! It’s amazing how little words can make a huge impact. Thanks Kelle!!
My daughter got ready for bed all on her own because she knew I was tired.
You are inspiring, amusing, and entertaining this small town VT Mom. Thanks and happy weekend! PS: I’d loooove a new suit! 🙂
My daughter got ready for bed all on her own because she knew I was tired.
My hubby made supper for our family tonight, but he does that 50% of the time. I am a very lucky lady!!!
The last kind thing that someone did for me was send me a package in the mail. I recently lost my baby blanket of 28 years. So my mom went and shopped for a replica. But the note inside the package from my Daddy. Oh that note, will be cherished forever!
The person in front of us in a drive thru paid for us. We did the same thing and it was the 27th car in a row in the chain. Pretty awesome!
My friend Sara has been brining my family one meal a week since I’ve been battling preterm labor. It started at 27 weeks – she’s so awesome!
My coworker came over to me and out of no where gave me a hug. He said you are looking really good. (He’s like a dad to me and knows I’ve been working on loosing weight) Then proceeded to ask if that was okay/appropriate in turn I burst out laughing and said it was just fine and thank you. I’ve been working my butt off and just when I thought no one was noticing and i was getting down on myself he said that. It made my whole day…actually week!
I am a teacher, and yesterday was hit midday with a stomach bug. The school quickly arranged a sub and the teacher across the hall made copies and relayed sub plans as I ran out of the building yesterday and stayed home today to recoup! I was so thankful to not have to worry about my little first graders while I was sick–they were in great hands 🙂
My coworker bought my lunch!
My fiancee surprised me with the Kate Spade bracelet I’ve been looking at for months (but not wanting to spend that much) and bought it for me (on sale).
My husband is amazing to me at every second. From making me breakfast to buying me flowers. When I think of truly kind, I think of him.
My mama watching my baby boys so my husband and I could have a much needed date night!
The kindest thing done for me today was my hubby, bringing me a cold beer while I sat and nursed the babe. It was awesome.
And I had every intention of walking away to go watch T.V. but am smiling big at these inspiring little stories coming in. Kindness is contagious. Love these and will pass it on this weekend.
A friend I haven’t seen in awhile sent me a random email this afternoon and told me that she really values our friendship. Nearly made me cry! <3
I’m a director of a preschool and today my favorite 4 year old told me that I was beautiful and that she was glad I was back from maternity leave. Made it easier to be a working mom!
My dear friends conspired to have a birthday gift delivered to my house – A Jimmy Fallon coffee mug, and frozen margarita bucket, because they know I like to drink with my tonight show watching 🙂
My husband built me a shoe rack for my closet. Made me happier than it should have. 🙂
My mom watched my sick kiddos this morning so I could get to the gym and run and re-energize.
A stranger stopped me and commented on my smile as I played with my boys. Made me feel so good and think how I can (should) do the same for others.
I have always loved your Popina wear!! Something kind…my husband just brought me coffee in bed and put on the DVR to old Friends episodes while he watches our 3 kids. Yes, so blessed!
My husband did bath and bedtime so that. I could have a glass of wine and watch Scandal!
My adult son borrowed mt car for a few days and returned it with a full tank of gas AND a case of my favorite beer in the trunk! Not a big deal to most but I know my son and this was huge!
I recently moved & my sweet girlfriends made the trip to have lunch with me yesterday.
The last kind thing was having a man give up his seat for me on a monorail ride. I try to recognize the little everyday kind things- no matter how small, because our world runs on these little moments. People don’t always do things like that anymore- and I thanked him many times and it made my day. So much that I made sure I paid it forward with extra kindness to others for the rest of the day. It’s the little things.
I am a single mother and having a hard time financially. My son’s daycare knows how much I have been struggling and they gave him a partial scholarship to attend the rest of the year. I burst into tears when they told me! And the crazy thing is on the way to take him to school that morning I was actually questioning my faith in God and my life. And then bam! I walk in the door and they tell me the good news! I never prayed and thanked God so hard in my life 🙂
Oh my how I wish the bitter yellow suit you have been wearing for a while they still carried. I’d be on that! Nonetheless, I adore them all and would love one this summer!!
The man in my life poured coffee in my to-go tumbler early this morning so that it had time to cool by the time I got to work after I had complained it’s still too hot when I go to drink it.
It’s the small things that keep us all going.
My sister-in-law made us a wonderful meal the week after our baby was born.
We have dear friends (family of 5) living with us for a couple of months while they make a move from out of state and are looking for a home. Twice now, friends have gifted our “family” of 12 with meals, one even bringing three complete homemade meals. Their thoughtfulness brought happy tears, especially in my state of exhaustion!
God made the Sunshine in Michigan today. After this loooong, hard winter, I needed that!!
My friend brought over her daughter to play with my daughter, completely spur of the moment, and she also brought a cookie tray. I had been having a rough day, so the company and comfort food was much needed and appreciated. We’re big Impractical Jokers fans over here too!
A stranger in the Macy’s bathroom waited ever so patiently while I blocked the entire tiny room with my double stroller and two toddlers who needed to wash their hands. She couldn’t have shown me more grace in a time when I was feeling very flustered!
A mom friend took the time to tell me that she used one of the things I do to calm myself down when kids are being too much. She said it helped and thanked me for sharing! It was sweet. (I tell myself “Hey mommy, you are the one with the fully developed brain so act like it 😉
A mom friend took the time to tell me that she used one of the things I do to calm myself down when kids are being too much. She said it helped and thanked me for sharing! It was sweet. (I tell myself “Hey mommy, you are the one with the fully developed brain so act like it 😉
I was given a free latte from my fave coffee shop today, and my hubby cooked an incredible while I chilaxed with my feet up 😉 Happy Weekend!
My mother searched and searched for a copy of my favorite book from when I stayed at my grandparents house. Grandpa, my last living grandparent, died this summer. When I got that book for my birthday, I read it to myself, hearing his voice in sync with mine, and cried a good longing cry. It was the perfect gift.
After figuring out a software problem with our school’s auction tracker program someone told me I’m a genius. I’m not really – I just wasn’t willing to use a work around for the problem. I saved her email to remind me that I’m smarter than I think I am.
A friend showed up at my house yesterday, to help me. Why? I was hyperventilating/crying attempting to groom my 3lb flying squirrel/dog. But really I was stressing about being super woman and getting everything ready for my inlaws to visit this weekend.Very thankful for friends who show up, don’t judge, and offer sincere help. In other news my dog is naked and looks creepy. It’s fabulous.
My husband left work early to pick up the Kurds so I could go out with my sister.
My parents just spent 7 weeks in FL. I happily took care of their house while they were gone. My Mom surprised me with some cash in a card. I was very excited to treat myself to some new running socks…and GU.
I am a school librarian, and my parent volunteers just pitched in and made me a Mo Willems pigeon apron, just because. I love it and it was super thoughtful!
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I am a school librarian, and my parent volunteers just pitched in and made me a Mo Willems pigeon apron, just because. I love it and it was super thoughtful!
Corisaw77@gmail.com
My in-laws drove 2 hours in a snow storm to take care of my little one when he was sick so we didn’t have to miss work….again!
When I was feeling sick and down a couple weeks ago, my very good friend used her lunch break from work to surprise me by bringing me a latte at my kiddos soccer class. Made my day!
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My husband brings me hot chocolate every evening. He’s so thoughtful!
Two ladies got into an accident on the Turnpike during my commute home from work and were stuck in the left lane (no shoulder). Hundreds of cars passed, but no one stopped to offer help. I don’t want to be a hero, I just want people to know that they are loved and cared about. That they aren’t invisible. So I stopped and did as much as I could before the police showed up. I kinda of love showing people Jesus without saying His name (is that bad?).
Today my husband surprised me with my favorite ice cream sundae when he came home from work as a way to say “good job” taking care of our newborn (two months premature), who is having a very difficult time learning how to breast feed. It definitely doesn’t help me get back to my pre-pregnancy weight, but it was such a tasty appetizer 😉
My husband drops me off and picks me up from work everyday to and from his job. It is very appreciated, especially during Minnesota winters. 🙂
My 4 year old… We’ve had a rough few weeks. She has been driving me to the brink of my sanity at times. She is an intense boundary pushing, sensory seeking genius. She takes glee in pushing buttons and scientifically studying the most effective ways to drive her sisters nutty.
But with this intensity comes a lot of fun stuff too, she is often dancing around singing her way through the room. Today it was a Daniel Tiger song “Thank You, for every thing you do. thank You! For everything you doo.”
She came over and hugged my leg, “Thank You for all you do for me Mommy.”
I struggle, I often feel invisible… That sincere Thank You was exactly what I needed.
My daughter stroked my face and told me “Mommy Beautiful”. It’s amazing what that little girl can do in a minute that makes me so happy all week.
My friend was supposed to watch my kids at a certain time but took them earlier so that I could run home and put away the groceries filling my car and eat lunch before I had to do what I had originally had to do. The selflessness of mom friends is priceless.
A good friend cleaned out her children’s things and gave my son lots of new-to-him dvds, books and toys. Will keep him entertained for quite a while. Great friends are a true blessing.
Someone let me out in traffic! Oh the joys of commuting.
Just the other day a mom at my kids school offered me 2 full black garbage bags of clothes which helped us out a lot, then because it was all girls clothes she went out and bought my son a gift card for the movies which he will use when his dad and him go to a movie.
I’m currently 41.2 weeks pregnant. Tonight, a friend brought me a slushie because they know that they are my favorite. Such a small thing and yet it fills the heart!
I am selling my old olympus camera on a Facebook group for $45 including all the lenses bag and 2 batteries and charger.
i had no clue it was worth anything.
a friend messaged me and told me that i was selling it for way to low. she said it would be a great deal for $200 for just the camera alone..
Shes aware of why i am selling this camera
and its to help pay for cost of our trip to Vancouver BC Children’s Hospital for my son jacks upcoming surgery on the 13th.
she could have just took advantage of me like 7 other people are trying to do including a couple of friends knowing my situation but she let me no and told me to sell it for more.
I found this to be incredibly kind and heart warming.
im so glad she cared enough to tell me and not just message me and ask if she could buy it herself.
xo
had a great birthday weekend/week where a new friend bought me dinner! it’s the little things that make you smile!
Had family offer to help us get one chance closer to our dreams of having a baby via IVF our only hope <3
Unfortunately I can’t seem to think of a kind thing someone has done for me recently off the top of my head.. But I can think of something kind I have done for someone and she has no idea yet.. Over the past year I have started to become very very close with my bf and daughters fathers ex… Yes his ex wife to make that clear. I adore her. I recently went through close to 2,000 of her Instagram pictures from the last 2 years and printed 50 of my favorites of her and their 2 children, I made them into a 27×40″ collage. It is intended to be a surprise from the Easter bunny. I am dying for her to see it 🙂
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After a rough day with my twins, a friend sent me a text telling me I was a great mom. Such a little gesture that went a long way!
My barista gave me my drink for free today when I ordered a warm pumpkin loaf and told her that my last one was so hard it was rendered inedible. Score!!!
My husband got me flowers just because. He’s awesome like that! It’s the small everyday unexpected kindnesses that get me.
I am so lucky to have wonderful family and wonderful friends who are constantly doing nice things for me! My son and his teacher greeted me at his school today with a just-made cup of hot cocoa! Now that’s what I call kindness!
Another teacher passed on that she heard a fellow student saying what a great teacher I am. It made my day!
A long time friend called and we laughed an hour straight.
The last kind thing someone did for me is something they may never know. I JUST got home from visiting my friends baby in the hospital that was born yesterday. I can’t stop smelling my hands —> that “newborn smell”. They made my night by flooding my mind with the memories that come with that fresh baby smell. It took me back to when I had my twins almost 3 year ago, the best day of my life 🙂
My good friends stepped in to watch my doggie tonight, right after my dogsitter bailed on me! Such a kindness for me!
My mom brought dinner and dessert, and Kelly Corrigan’s Lift, over last night. It means so much to me that my family is so close to my babies and their help with dinners and entertaining kids is invaluable.
The last kind thing someone did for me…
Graduating college in two months and my momma still finds time to help me plan a graduation party, find an apartment for my full-time job, and cheer me on while she’s receiving chemo treatments. She’s a fierce momma. #GoBeth
She’s a big swimmer when she’s not in the hospital. 🙂
I recently jammed my toe on the bed post (think big, ugly, swollen toe) and my 2 year old daughter came to my aid! She kissed my toe and gave me like 6 pretend shots to make me feel better. She’s is too sweet! 🙂
Lila Jimenez
My friends planned a 40th birthday celebration for me. It was super nice and we had a great time.
The kindest thing someone has done lately for me is to take me to breakfast. What an encouragement and blessing that was to me.
Where I live, our schools are very crowded, getting kids registered is a big deal and I had to work on registration day. My sister-in-law, who is not a morning person, went to stand in line outside in the freezing cold at 6:30am to register my kid for kindergarten. If thats not kind I dont know what is!
Both my vet and the cutest most adorable little girl that works in the office went above and beyond to take care of my little cat for me…. it was so appreciated and so unexpected.
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A sweet friend took me out for a cupcake on my birthday. It was especially nice because I’m new here, and no one knew it was my birthday. She just had a new baby and somehow managed to figure out it was my birthday. It made my whole day:)
One of my friends noticed I was down this week and brought me ice cream and such a sweet letter! Definitely cheered me up 🙂
A coworker knew I had a long day ahead of me and brought me my favorite coffee drink!
Happy Spring Break!!
It wasn’t big, it wasn’t dramatic, but when my girlfriend offered to hold the baby so I could sit and enjoy a hot cup of tea, start to finish, I was touched. I have become accustomed to drinking cold tea in stolen sips here and there, so this was such a kind gesture!
A very nice lady behind me at the gas station this morning, offered to pay for my coffee on my way to work this morning! Pay it forward!!! 🙂 Love Random Acts of Kindness!!! (RAK!!)
Kellie;-)
The first thing that comes to mind is always my son. He calls me every night to see if I’m okay or if I need anything. He worries about me. Funny how our children become like our parents as we get older…role reversals..but it’s all sweet.
An assistant helped me with assessments when she knew I was feeling overwhelmed.
The last kind thing someone did for me was my husband tonight. He brought home Middle Eastern food for dinner and had the heating pad ready to go when I was done reading bedtime stories.
A kind girl at tennis practice handed out fro yo coupons to us all!
I’m lucky enough to say that my husband is such a giving person. He shows me this daily but lately he’s gone out of his way to pick up the pieces of our lives as I struggle with a chronic illness. Think laundry, cooking, getting kids ready for school, flowers, filling up the gas tank. This guy is a saint. Xoxo
My sweet boyfriend has taken excellent care of me the last 2 days after I had surgery. He even made me dinner tonight – grilled chicken!
I always admire the Popina swimwear so I HAD to comment. Last kind thing someone did for me…yesterday I had to help my sister give up their family cat to the humane society. Due to my sisters health issues they could no longer care for her. As an animal lover I was sad about having to do this, but the adoption counselor at the humane society was SO amazing and made us feel confident the cat would be in compasionate hands that would do their best to find the cat a new home. She was so understanding and wonderful and went out of her way to make us feel happy. So nice.
My awesome sister lets me use her car to run errands almost every Saturday while my husband is at work & she watches my baby girl for me so I can get done quick! Its nice to have a little time to myself even if I am only going grocery shopping or going to the bank.
I’m lucky enough to say that my husband is such a giving person. He shows me this daily but lately he’s gone out of his way to pick up the pieces of our lives as I struggle with a chronic illness. Think laundry, cooking, getting kids ready for school, flowers, filling up the gas tank. This guy is a saint. Xoxo
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A friend called one day this week and offered to pick up my seven year old from school. We have a five month old also and it was pouring cold cold rain outside. She said she always hated dragging the her babies out on cold rainy days.
My mom told me I am a great mother.
My mother-in-law, who is a saint, volunteered to drive me to Winnie Palmer Hospital this week while I had genetic counseling and a level 2 ultrasound to check on my sweet little girl growing in me, with the worry of possible open neural tube defect. My mother in law prayed with me the whole time, said a few Hail Mary’s and was my beacon of hope. And, God Bless, baby’s head and spine are perfect! (PS I would totally choose the Grace swimsuit because my little girl’s middle name will be Grace!)
Today, while shopping with my kids (age 11, 5 and 2) at the grocery store an older woman said the nicest thing to me. My oldest was nagging me for Reece’s Puffs, my middle was whining about my oldest looking at her funny, and my toddler had pulled a box of Lucky Charms off the shelf while I was dealing with the other two and had ripped the top off. I was ready to lose it and do the whole “FINE! NO GROCERIES FOR ANYONE!” pissed off stomp to the car with crying and/or screaming kids in tow when above mentioned older woman came up from behind me and put her hand on my shoulder. She said to me (I’m paraphrasing ’cause I can’t recall the specifics) “Oh mama, it’s okay. Someday soon you won’t remember this and someday far from now they’ll only remember how brave their mama was to take all of them out into the world at once.” Instead of the usual nasty glares or under-the-breath parenting critiques I’m used to (being a mom is hard!) she decided to give me encouragement. Her calm demeanor and soft smile managed to draw all of my children’s attention to something other than driving me crazy. That woman was the cat’s pajamas.
My girls (4.5 year old twins) brought out the brush tonight and asked if they could brush my hair since I had a long day at work. It was incredibly thoughtful of them, and it felt amazing!
So many blessings of late. My husband (33 years old) had major hip surgery on Tuesday. So many have come forward to bring us meals, surprise care packages in the mail, gift cards in my email, fruit basket sent to the house. Just amazing love coming from so many places!! KINDNESS ABOUNDS! Looking forward to paying it forward and taking a meal to a new mom this weekend.
My girls (4.5 year old twins) brought out the brush tonight and asked if they could brush my hair since I had a long day at work. It was incredibly thoughtful of them, and it felt amazing!
A dear, sweet, wonderful friend drove out of their way more than 2 hours, adding to their already 3 hour drive, in a miserable storm, just so I wouldn’t have to drive. Sooooo thoughtful!
My Mom stayed with my sick kiddo so I could return to work today.
Being a first time mom with a first time baby with a cold I love that other mommas are willing to pass on sage device. Like the fact that a chest cold needs a cool mister instead of warm humidifier. Also glad to be able to borrow one. 🙂 love the beach pic. Reminds me that winter can’t possibly last forever.
I walked into my office today to find a card and a candle on my desk. Inside the card was the sweetest note from a co-worker and a gift card to iTunes. She knew it had been a stressful week and wanted to give me something to lift my spirits. I felt especially blessed today!
I was having a much needed Momma’s night out and it started snowing like crazy while we were out so while we were all huddled in the car waiting for it to warm up some kind gentleman came up and scraped the snow and ice off out car expecting nothing in return! It made out night! 🙂
I’m getting ready to start a new job doing something I’m passionate about…helping other kids like my daughter. Getting offered the job was incredibly kind considering I know nothing about what I’ll be doing…I just know I want to help.
It was total strangers who were most helpful! I was carrying my daughter who has DS into Starbucks. Always tricky but didn’t want to hassle with stroller. She’s a huge flirt waving and giggling with people, you know like DS kids are, ROCKSTARS! But everyone was so kind.. Talking and playing so she was entertained during the long line. Then when this woman, another customer, saw I was getting my coffee, she put the sleeve on and handedit to me. Then an older gentleman got up from his seat and opened the door for us. I got to my car and cried. Happy tears. Those kind acts, will stick with me forever! And now we joke that our Ella is a local celebrity:)
Really every day I could make a list if kind things. Last year though on 3/21 Down syndrome awareness day cold stone was giving a free cone to individuals who have DS. So of course I take all the kids. A group of golfers were in front of us and one was behind us. I asked him to I ahead so he could be with his group, we chatted and and I told him my then ONE year old was getting a free cone and we were supporting cold stone for celebrating and recognizing DS. He secretly paid for cones for my 3 other kids. So sweet!
After a courageous fight with cancer my father in law passed away recently. He gave me the best thing I could ever have. Raised a wonderful man. After the funeral, I came home after work to find a card and flowers from my husband. He said he couldn’t have gone thru that weekend without me.
Last week, a doctor said the word “infertility” and then took time out of his busy schedule to discuss options, possibilities, and hope. A hard day was made less difficult by his kindness.
My mom is visiting us this week and wanted to take us out for a nice dinner before my husband had to leave for training. We ate at a nice, local seafood place and when she asked for the check the waitress informed us that it had been taken care of. A gentleman at a table next to us saw my husband come in wearing his Army uniform and bought our dinner to thank him for his service. We thanked him and he told us we have a beautiful family and thanked my husband again. It really made our night and brought some happy tears on the drive home.
A week ago today I became a nanny again. I was in sales and after the passing of my grandma and grandpa recently. I rethought things. I knew I needed to go back to what I loved. What I was meant to do. My first week as a revamped nanny has come to a close on the first weeks of so many. When I leave today. The oldest little girl who I’ve questioned if she was really going to like me says “Jess, I love you. I hope you are our forever nanny. Because, well, you’re a really wonderful person” kids are honest. Good and bad. After the past month, coming to the realization of the big change I needed to make. After losin the grandparents that raised me. Hearing this made everything better. I know I’m in the right place and I couldn’t be happier.
We are learning manners in our house right now… you know, “please” “thank you” “you’re welcome” “I’m sorry” and my personal favorite, “Don’t throw Mama’s phone, HAND IT.” 😉 When my 2.5 year old gets one of these phrases right in context of what’s currently happening, that’s all the kindness I need!
We just had baby so the kindness has been overflowing. But the last kind thing was just a few minutes ago… the husband jumped up, “I’m going to the store. Because it’s Friday night and we’re watching a movie and you need Ben & Jerry’s.” :o)
The young checker in the grocery store followed me out in the rain so I could get my two little guys buckled while he loaded up my car. It was a little gesture that I was just so grateful for this morning.
Gosh, I remember reading your first Popina post. I’ve been drooling over some of their suits for years now. I’d love to win one!
I am a nurse and had been working a lot of shifts back to back and he made sure supper was prepared and the house was cleaned up! So very nice!
I took my two youngest kids and two of their friends to the movies last weekend, when we were getting ready to leave we realized we were stuck in the parking lot! (Crazy west MI snow!!) I tried going back and forth several times, but couldn’t get unstuck. Then out if nowhere a young couple came towards us and asked if we’d like some help. They pushed the van and quickly got us unstuck. That just made my day! Something as simple as a little help from this nice couple made this Momma go from frustrated, to extremely happy! 🙂
I am a nurse and had been working a lot of shifts back to back and he made sure supper was prepared and the house was cleaned up! So very nice!
My puppy was spayed today and on my way to pick her up I had to pick up dog food- the owner asked where the dogs were… She gave me a bag (35lb) of chow on the house! That’s why I shop local!
reminded me that it’s okay to do something for me, because i do so much for others every single day.
We are new to this city of ours, but my neighbors stepped in this week in a major way to help my husband and I juggle the hospital stay of our thirteen year old who had a perforated appendix with the care of our other three kids, ages 10, 8 and 6 months. Such an incredible gift!
My husband had our two boys ready for a walk after I returned from a busy day at work today. We enjoyed a great time together during the first 50 degree day in Ohio in at least three months. Thankful for the quality time with our family tonight!
My husband had our two boys ready for a walk after I returned from a busy day at work today. We enjoyed a great time together during the first 50 degree day in Ohio in at least three months. Thankful for the quality time with our family tonight!
My coworker brought me a coffee from Starbucks. Such a small gesture, but made my day!
Today I had an appointment with the perinatologist. I expressed a few concerns and before I knew it, the peri had contacted my OB, had a quick discussion, and scheduled me an appointment ASAP to discuss our plan of action. He knew I needed to be comforted with information, so he made it happen. I left feeling so relieved and uplifted.
My sister is the nicest human alive… this is a big act of kindness that’s why it’s kind of “old”. Last summer while my little family was away she snuck into my house and refinished our bathroom cabinets. She knew I was pregnant and tired with a 2 year old already who kept me on my toes. I just love her for so many reasons.
After my son died, a beautiful friend brought me a wagon full of planted flowers. It was such a sweet (and lasting) gesture.
A student, seeing how harried I was with grading, offered to help me out with some cleaning and organizing around the classroom! It was just what I needed!
My one year old gave me hugs and kisses of his free will for the first time. Ugh, my heart.
My husband gave me a foot rub tonight. 🙂
My friend just made me a new nursery set for baby due at end of month.
We live with my MIL and she will sometimes look after my girls in the morning so I can get a little more sleep. It’s such a blessing to have her help.
My husband wiped away my tears, today. Love him.
The Humans of NY IG feed makes me cry.
Ok, kind. I put together a bag of homemade soup and cookies for a friend going through a rough time. I was going to leave it on her doorstep but she answered the door and that was really nice..
Fresh wildflowers delivered to my doorstep with a smile. 🙂
xox
giedre
A co-worker came to visit me and my 3 year old and newborn baby. She told me that my patients have all been asking about how I and the new baby are doing and that they can’t wait until I get back from maternity leave. She also said that she can’T wait for me to come back (even though this will increase her workload significantly). Makes me not dread the end of my maternity leave so much!
My daughter’s godmother comes over one morning a week to spend time with her while I go to school to direct the 4th grade Shakespeare play. I love that she is putting in quality time with my girl!
My 5 year old let the dogs in and out of the house all day long, so that I didn’t have to.
My daughter drew me a picture
The latest kindest thing someone did for me came from my 5 year old daughter at nap time. She loves her back rubbed, but when I told her I was too tired today she proceeded to rub mine! Love! Bonus I got a nap it!!!
The sweetest little girl returned my grocery cart to the cart corral today. It was just a little thing but it put a smile on my face.
I literally just moved to Boston today! As I was finishing packing my stuff into my car, my mom slipped in one of my bags a target gift card. So thankful for my mom 🙂
my husband let me sleep in this morning! sure was kind of him.
my husband let me sleep in this morning! sure was kind of him.
My husband came home after a long day and made me dinner. So nice having a break after a long day.
My friend bought me a winter headband just because and hid it in my purse to be surprised all on my own. She thought I needed a little sunshine in my day as I’m working through “all day sickness” with my third pregnancy. Love these suits and love your blog. Pick me 🙂
Our sweet soon-to-be birth mother sent me a picture of her belly and said “your baby girl is kicking for you today.” I think I should win, because really, you can’t beat that kind of kindness!
I’m staying with my parents and they spoil me…making my favorite meals and we laugh so hard when we are together…it’s priceless. Blessings to you, Kelle.
My four year old son, PJ, is on a special needs cheer leading team. His one-on-one aide, Jen, fills my heart every single week with her love and kindness for my son. She is a huge blessing in our lives, and it’s kind of nice just to sing her praises for a second!
A friend knew my baby had been sick so she took my older two kids all afternoon for a play date. So sweet.
My husband encouraged I go out with the girls and watched the kiddos 🙂
My boss bought flowers for all of our offices in remembrance of a coworker we lost two years ago.
Just this evening a petite elderly lady glanced into our infact carrier, gasped, and gave us the biggest smile before saying “could you BE any more lucky?”. I’ve been playing it over and over in my mind marveling that no, we could not be any more lucky.
My husband encouraged me to leave my kids for the first time and kept them overnight while I went on a retreat with some friends. I came home so refreshed
My neighbor shoveled my driveway after a bug snow. Not a big thing, but so unexpected and kind. I love my neighborhood.
During a teacher appreciation week, my co-worker and friend won two contests, getting two $50 gift cards. She gave me the second, knowing I am desperately saving to get out of debt and buy a house with my fiancé so we don’t have to live apart after our wedding. Neither of our houses can fit four children and two adults in our soon to be Brady bunch family!
When my 2 daughters & I were home bound ill with the flu, a friend porch dropped a basket full of treats, medicine, kid movies, magazines & flowers. Sweetest thing.
I quit my full time job that I loved as a physical therapist in a hospital, to support my husband in his job. We moved our family of four from CA to NYC for his job. About a month after we moved, I received the most beautiful photo book from my best friend back home. She had gone through the whole hospital, all four floors, taking photos of all the nurses, doctors, everybody so that I could have that memento with me in NY. That book got me through some pretty lonely days and I am forever grateful for such a sweet gesture from my BFF.
My amiga jen (we met studying in Spain in 1998) came to visit this afternoon. She knew I am having some back issues and so she brought a full meal with salad and about 10 toppings all in little individual containers, butternut squash lasagna, and an grown – up spaghetti o’s dish. It was so very kind of her!!! Great food, great conversation, forever amigas…
I was the recipient of a pay it forward in the drive-through the other day! It sure made my day to have a stranger pay for my drink!
My son was just diagnosed with Autism. We have had a lot of great advice and love given. But the nicest gift was when a good friend told my husband and I how awesome we were and how lucky our son was to be in our family. She didn’t do anything special or give us anything monetary, but she gave us so much and we felt so blessed. Oh the power of good friends and positive words!!
My husband sent me flowers at work today for my birthday 🙂
My husband saw how tired/overwhelmed I’ve been this week- he and I work completely opposite schedules so 90% of parenting falls on me. We came home from work/school to a clean house, with laundry done and flowers on the table. Even after 12 years, he still melts my heart!
My mom took me out to dinner…it was unexpected and very nice. 🙂
One of my parents at work wrote me a note letting know how much they appreciate what I do for their child every day. So grateful for that small piece of acknowledgement.
The last kind thing someone did for me was getting a card delivered out of the blue from a wonderful friend. She told me how much she appreciated and loved having me as a friend and how much she could trust me and know that I was there for her. It brought happy tears to my eyes as I know she is going through a lot right now and took the time to write me.
My husband did the dishes (a huge mountain of dishes) pots, pans, and all! While this is not unusual (he’s awesome like that) it is still kind and very appreciated!
My sweet husband went out in the snow to buy me brownies after a hard day today. Love that guy.
My sweet husband went out in the snow to buy me brownies after a hard day today. Love that guy.
My neighbor shared a whole load of hand me down clothes for my 18 month old daughter. Made my week!
a young single gal from my church (Patti Rice’s daughter Mackenzie) offered to watch all 5 of my kiddos (free!) so my hubby & I could go out!! 🙂
People are always leaving things at the coffee shop I work at, so when an older woman came looking for her daughter’s glasses, I jumped into my usual search and rescue mode. When we couldn’t find them, I recommends other resources, like the center’s lost and found. She grabbed my hand and thanked me for being so sweet and so beautiful. It made my day!
Just as I was having a down Mommy moment this afternoon and feeling like a failure, my daughter who is 21 months old came into the kitchen, looked at me and hugged my leg. Then, she pulled me down and hugged me around my neck and then took my hand, told me to get up and walked me by my hand to go play in the playroom.
My husband just took the baby from me after a long hard SAHM day of fighting naps, cranky baby, twelve hours of sleep in the last three nights combined and no time to even eat lunch! I am spending some alone time catching up on blogs from behind a closed door!
My bestie gave me a bunch of home decor she doesn’t want to move to her new house so my living room got a free facelift!!
Aw I love this question. My three girlies and I were walking home from our weekly Friday breakfast date this morning. It had started raining and one of our former neighbors drove past us, waved, and then backed up a minute later to see if we wanted a ride home! I know she’s busy and doesn’t have kids–in fact we always tried to be on our best, southern-proper behavior when around her. To have her think about it and back up and offer to let my sticky wet kids into her pristine car blew me away!
I was at the Dollar Tree with my 5 yr old and a wonderful “Grandma” came over and gave my daughter a $1 and told my daughter to pick something special out that she wanted. She told us how much she loved my daughters name (Ivy) and was just the happiest, most positive beautiful woman. We thanked her profusely and my daughter happily picked out a flashing clover necklace to wear on St. Patricks Day. Thank you kind stranger! You really made our day by offer up a little bit of sunshine 🙂 Later that night as we discussed what happened my daughter said she would like to do the same thing for someone else and that next time she is at the Dollar Tree she will give another child one of the dollars from her piggy bank. I couldn’t be more proud ♥
One year ago my husband quit his day job to pursue his dream career full time. He travels all the time now and he’s gone a lot. He knows gifts are my love language and that means having a tangible expression of his love. As a year long anny gift for him traveling he gave me a necklace with the outline of tree branches. The branches go in different directions and he said “we are one tree, our branches might go in different directions but we are still connected and growing together”. Cue tears.
Also, we had the opportunity to travel to Florida together. We often stay in host homes while on the road. A woman at a church allowed us to stay in her home and she was going to stay with a friend. When we got there, we realized she lived in a one bedroom studio in someone’s back yard. She was a single mom to two kids. I soon realized she was a recovering alcoholic because her room was covered in prayers and posters surrendering her will and power. Her generosity and hospitality blessed us but so did her amazing spirit and desire for not only sobriety but a full rich life.
My hubby went grocery shopping for our family of six tonight AND brought home a special treat of shrimp, licorice, ice cream and fresh raspberries. He knows what I like 🙂 Now we are sitting here snacking and watching tv while the kids are in bed and I feel like life couldn’t get any better.
Fridays are my favorite too. Most recently we moved to an upstairs apartment, with a four month old. We have this wonderfully useful and heavy jogging stroller. My kind neighbor helped me lug it down the stairs so my babe and I could go on a walk. I don’t know any of my neighbors really, not yet, but I know that one really made my day much better.
I’ve gotten 3 invites from a friend in the past week. Which is huge, because I’m the invitER and so rarely the invitEE 🙂
Fridays are my favorite too. Most recently we moved to an upstairs apartment, with a four month old. We have this wonderfully useful and heavy jogging stroller. My kind neighbor helped me lug it down the stairs so my babe and I could go on a walk. I don’t know any of my neighbors really, not yet, but I know that one really made my day much better.
My coworker brought a red rose in for everyone on Valentine’s day- it completely shifted the day from couple-centered to love-centered. It was just the perspective shift I needed 🙂
My husband compimented me today when my yoga pants were too tight, my nursing bra sticking out and all of my baby weight holding on tightly.
he’s so sweet.
My oldest child is mentally ill and homeless somewhere in Southern California. I haven’t seen him in a very long time. It was his birthday recently and my two daughters who live out of town showed up at my house with my grandbaby in tow to surprise me and cheer me up. Loving kindness filled my house that night.
I got Bell’s Palsy right before I delivered my 3rd baby. I have had it now for 9 months and have been receiving treatments to hopefully heal this once and for all. Family, friends and neighbors have all pitched in to watch my littles so I can go to my appointments. Just today my niece took my kids so I could go. She had 4 kids under 4 and I’m sure it wasn’t easy. I’m brought to tears every time I think about all the service that has been done for me.
My husband helped me clean the house before some out of town guests arrived without me having to ask – he knows I always get particularly stressed around that time.
My baby sister watched my sweet girlie for me one afternoon just because. Sisters rock!
My friend brought my family a beautiful and delicious dinner since I’m pregnant and sick. I was so grateful that my family had something nice to eat since we’ve been doing a lot of warming up in the microwave lately.
My husband cleaned the house and prepped our living room for the bridal shower I’m hosting tomorrow. I’ve been sick all week and he totally picked up the slack. And my mother in-law came and took the kids this morning so I could rest and take a nap.
I ran into an old co worker who simply told me “youre an amazing mom” in the middle of our conversation about weekend plans. Its so important to hear that sometimes 🙂 I am definiltely going to pass on some mama loving kindness 🙂
A sweet comment on IG from a former student made my day!
A sweet comment on IG from a former student made my day!
My husband washed dishes for me before I got home from work so I could come home to a clean kitchen. Sweet and sexy! 😉
My 4 yr old foster son has taken to asking me “so how was your day?” Every day when I pick him up from day care. He knows how to make me feel loved.
My sweet husband came home from work last night with my favorite ice cream and tulips, just because 🙂
A sweet boy of about 8 held the door door me and said, “after you.” His daddy is doing it right for sure.
My boyfriend did all the laundry and made dinner while I was trying to nap away my cold 🙂
My husband surprised our son Huxley and I with some scrumptious dinner! We had such a long week it was such a lovely treat. Also, I am extremely excited about this giveaway! Thank you!
I was waiting for a ride outside of the bank yesterday, with my arms full of grocery and a baby girl and the multitude of things that going out with a baby requires. A sweet gentleman and his wife offered to drive me home or to make a call for me if I needed. Their kindness was so appreciated in the midst of people rushing past. I can’t wait to pay it forward!
My friend picked up the tab for me at dinner tonight. Said it was a birthday present. Thank you Laura!
An old family friend watched my dog while I worked. My dog had surgery on a herniated disc, and received lots of love! She took care of my little one so that I could care for others at work.
I loved reading about all this kindness!!! Love it!!
My kindness came in the form of a friend keeping my youngest three for 5 hours so that I could take my son to therapy, the doctor and for is Kindergarten evaluation for special ed service. She did not just watch them but did it with a smile even when my daughter pooped on her. When I got home she said, “I just love being with your kids and I never want you to feel guilty about asking me to help.” Isn’t that amazing?
My mom has been graciously staying overnight with me the past two nights to help with the kids while my husband is off on business. So grateful for her agreeing to sleep on a lumpy futon in the guest bedroom instead of her nice comfy bed!
I love taking the time to appreciate the small moments of kindness. The kind that can easily go unnoticed. Today it was simply a woman letting me merge in front of her on the highway. I live in a crowded city and I’m kind of a foul mouthed person when it comes to traffic. Add to that two unhappy and tired kids in the back, and I was stressed. So to have this woman wave me in front of her, acknowledging that she’s not the only one who has somewhere to be, and she doesn’t mind waiting a car length longer…it warmed my heart
My friend randomly showed up at my door today & gifted me a beautiful remembrance piece and a card filled with soothing words helping me heal after a miscarriage.
I took my special needs class to see the movie Frozen today and the movie theater we alway go to changed their prices but their website was very misleading about it and led me to believe that the price for lunch was the same as it’s been for the last 8 years that we’ve gone (it’s one of those places where you get to eat your meal and watch a movie at the same time). A couple very wonderful adults who were with us were so very kind and help me out by giving me enough money so that we could make up the difference between what the school gave me, what the kids brought and the actual cost and the kids got to see the movie.
It normally wouldn’t have been a problem but I had forgotten my credit card at home and I don’t normally carry that much cash. In my almost 9 years of teaching I haven’t seen all my kids enjoy a movie as much as they did today.
My husband cleaned the house and prepped our living room for the bridal shower I’m hosting tomorrow. I’ve been sick all week and he totally picked up the slack. And my mother in-law came and took the kids this morning so I could rest and take a nap.
Told this 4 days old non-wash headed, spit up smeared, hastily mascara-ed momma of 3 that she looked nice. In a physical therapy appointment, for my 4 year old pink ninja daughter with a sparkly extra chromosome, while I was wrangling her twin brother and their almost-2 year old sister.
I think I cried a bit.
My husband offered to chop the vegetables for dinner – it’s the little things, right? 😉
My husband put my towel in the dryer while I was in the shower after a rough day with a teething babe. It was heavenly <3
My daughters friends family took her on a ski trip this weekend 🙂
Some of my coworkers sent dinner to us! Such a sweet blessing as we settle into life with our three week old little girl!
A sweet friend delivered chocolate-covered strawberries for Valentines Day. She’s done this every year since my hubby passed away because she remembers how he used to do that for me. She makes what would otherwise be a rough day still very sweet.
My husband made dinner tonight (as he does every night – woohoo!) with delicious burgers, to celebrate what would have been my dad’s 67th birthday.
My sister babysat my FOUR kids so my husband & I could go out.
As a mother I have been feeling the same things you have been sharing. Pulled in all kinds of directions. My 9 year old son told me “I am the coolest and best mom in the whole world. And that if everyone knew what an awesome mom I was, they would be jealous.” Heart full. I know I am doing it right.
The other day, a coworker came into work early for me. I had planned it so that I could go to Ash Wednesday mass. I ended up being sick so I went home to nap. The kicker was that she had come straight from the doctors office after learning she had broken several toes.
My 13 year old helped his dad & I load the groceries in the car, brought the cart back for me so I didn’t have to, and then helped me haul the groceries up to our apartment so that I didn’t have to carry it all (and so his dad didn’t wind up overdoing it – my wonderful husband is slowly recovering from a major illness). We have a pretty terrific kid!
About 3 years ago, my sister in law was diagnosed with thyroid cancer. My brother had passed away 2 years prior to this. She was off work for about 4 months. When she did go back, she owed over $600 to cover the cost of insurance. I decided that because I had recently come into some extra cash, that I would give her the money. She still thanks me. It felt awesome to be able to help her.
A sweet compliment from a good friend.
My mom, who has cancer, was really sick all day today and I was busy looking after her. I was very worried and unable to keep up with the other things that needed doing, but then I glanced out the window at one point and saw my neighbour, who must have just gotten home from work, quietly clearing our driveway from last night’s snow storm. I was so thankful. The little things mean so much as we face this difficult time in life.
The other day, a coworker came into work early for me. I had planned it so that I could go to Ash Wednesday mass. I ended up being sick so I went home to nap. The kicker was that she had come straight from the doctors office after learning she had broken several toes.
My 4 year old kissed my skinned knee better.
I’m blessed to have lots of friends and family who tend to be nice but this last week my husband and I have been celebrating our 15 year anniversary. He researched for months to find just the right place for us to go. Della Terra it was! We started the week snowboarding and are enjoying some Food Network from the amazing luxury of Della Terra, right in the Rocky Mountains.
My friends has taken my girls a few times so I can sleep since I’m in my first trimester and feeling tired and nauseated.
My husband cleaned our bathrooms tonight (toilets, mirrors, everything!) while I napped on the couch!
I am struggling with PPD right now, and after hearing about it, a girlfriend offered to take my two preschoolers off my hands for the afternoon so I could snuggle with baby and get some rest.
My staff run paper work up the stairs to me at work (residential program=no elevators) now that baby is due to be here in 13 days:-)
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Someone bragged to another mom what a sweet daughter I have and said I most be raising her to be that loving. (My child really will give kisses & hugs quite freely)
I ran off the driveway yesterday morning and my SUV got STUCK in the mud. My pastor was passing by, stopped to help and ended up giving my son a ride to school. My husband let me take the other car so I could get to work. He stayed to help my father in law pull the SUV out with his tractor and was late for his own job. All of these men were such a blessing after I felt so silly for having poor driving skills 🙂
my collegeGirl came home and helped me clean her old bedroom closet and dresser drawers…it was great cleaning out and getting to catch up with her as we cleaned. So thankful for the times I get to have with her now that she is almost done with college…time’s fleeting.
This week 3 of my students made me “Happy Spring Break” cards. Second graders can be so sweet with kind words and thank yous when you need to hear it most!
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I texted my bestie’s mom asking for her favorite childhood dessert so I could cook it on her birthday, and her mama sent me several photos of old recipes, including updates that she Googled and printed for me. I felt the love all the way across the country.
The last kind thing someone did for me was the other night when my three year old was up with the stomach flu. My husband stayed up with him all night so
I could sleep because I had to work the next day. What a man!
The car in front of me bought my drink at Starbucks. I paid for the car behind me, and I hope that they kept it going! Coffee is fabulous, and free coffee is even better!
Two nights ago my mom made sure there supper cooked for me, since i was leaving before our regular dinner time to volunteer at a nursing home that night.
My mother in law came over to help watch my three week old so I could get a nap in! It was aaaaa-mazing.
After a very long and trying day at work my lovely colleague gave me a bottle of wine and told me she would cover me and to go home early and enjoy a glass of wine with my husband – nice. Totally love the retro swimsuit you are wearing in that picture by the way – it is so fun and just makes me smile when I look at that picture 🙂
Family members took us out to dinner!
A new friend shared a warm cup of tea and a warm heart on a cold day.
I’m 24 weeks pregnant with my first baby. I have chronic hypertension, impending preeclampsia, and just got diagnosed with gestational diabetes. Last night, after lining up all of my medicine and taking it, I couldn’t help but fall into bed and just cry. “This is so much harder than I thought it would be…not the being pregnant, but the being scared. I’m so terrified that every single decision I make is hurting our baby girl,” I sobbed into my husband’s chest. And he held me, and let me cry, and just kept telling me how much he loved me and how perfect our baby was and how I was doing everything right. It was just what this hormonal mama-to-be needed to hear.
My three year old and I both came down with the flu last night (fever, body aches…basically the all around yucks). Neither of us slept at all last night between the sweats and aches. After my 9 month old baby got up this morning I stumbled into her room to nurse her and then handed her off to my husband (informing him in the process that I hadn’t even been up to changing her yet, so he better hop to it). My husband then watched both kids while also working from home so I could sleep another 3 hours. This is not only the kindest thing that anyone has done for me lately, but it is also a prime example of why my husband rocks! Love your blog by the way– just discovered it the other day!
My three year old and I both came down with the flu last night (fever, body aches…basically the all around yucks). Neither of us slept at all last night between the sweats and aches. After my 9 month old baby got up this morning I stumbled into her room to nurse her and then handed her off to my husband (informing him in the process that I hadn’t even been up to changing her yet, so he better hop to it). My husband then watched both kids while also working from home so I could sleep another 3 hours. This is not only the kindest thing that anyone has done for me lately, but it is also a prime example of why my husband rocks! Love your blog by the way– just discovered it the other day!
My husband shoo’ed me out the door and told me to have a good time tonight and he had it covered (family life). What a treat!
A new friend shared a warm cup of tea and a warm heart on a cold day.
Love, love, love these suits. Been eyeing them up since I started following your lovely blog, I just haven’t got around to buying one yet. I will, I will, I will. Maybe spring break will see me finally do it. I could use a little sun up here on the Wet Coast
Hey! I’m a barista at my local Target Starbucks, and I’m often amazed by the kindness of other employees who don’t even work in my area, or know me. I had a long backed up line and was stuck doing things solo because someone had called off. An employee in the Verizon Mobile part of the store ordered an iced drink, but I told her it would be an even longer wait because my ice bin was empty. While I made the other drinks that were ordered before hers, she filled my entire ice bin for me! She used her break time to help me, which was more kindness than I would ever expect. I hope to get her back sometime.
Love your swimsuit!
The last kind thing someone did for me: I got an anonymous note on my best today from one of my students that read, “thank you for today.” We had a really great class meeting and one of my kids made sure I knew they loved it. Sweetest kids ever in my class!
My 5 year old daughter cleared the table (her job) and loaded the dishwasher on her own after dinner tonight.
The last kind thing someone did for me was invite me to an event in our new community so that I can meet a bunch of other mamas and introduce my girls to some new friends.
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My roommate did my dishes for me today! Love that girl!
When my hubby and I were going to travel to Australia for business, a friend hooked me up with an Australian friend of hers through Facebook to help us in our planning. That was two years ago. Last week I opened my mailbox and found a box full of my favorite Australian candy from this never before met, friend-of-a-friend. Made. My. Week.
My sister came to visit me!
My sister bought me breakfast this morning. Love her!
Happy Friday!!
My husband cooking dinner today. It has been a very long week and I am so looking forward to the weekend.
I can’t think of anything off the top of my head but I watched a young girl hop out of her car at an intersection yesterday to close an older woman’s gas cap that she had left undone. It was very sweet.
2 weeks ago exactly, we got broken into our house while I was quickly running errands. One of our good friend found out and that night gave us a surprise visit with food and a chocolate banana milkshake for myself (he knew it is my current pregnancy craving). I couldn’t believe how thoughtful that was and really made that day better in spite of what had happen.
A new friend made a delicious apple cake for me and my daughters. Food for the body and soul!
My cherished houseguests from TN, stayed recently with us, in Iowa. We have had seemingly endless amounts of snow, which their kids have rarely been able to relish. The kids were outside enjoying the white fluffy wonder that blanketed our country landscape, and it started to snow…again. Big, slow, beautiful snowflakes. I rushed outside with my camera(and 25 year old, hooptie of a tripod) to capture their joy. I must have muttered a bit on my way out of the door, because the day after my houseguests left…a brand spanking new tripod arrived on my doorstep! Love my friends!
My friend/co-worker split half of her delicious cupcake with me. She had it sitting in front of my keyboard after I returned back to the office from my lunch break. She knew it would make me happy. She was right. 🙂 Happy Friday!
A friend of mine stopped by unannounced and scraped the snow off my car the morning after our last snow storm. Made my week!
My husband made a fabulous dessert, which won’t help with the swimsuit, but will taste incredible 🙂
5 of my friends have come to New Orleans to visit so far this year. It makes me feel so great!
My mom bought me a pint of Hagen Daaz (spelling) coffee ice cream 🙂
I did something nice for myself:) I let dinner go and ordered pizza! TGIF!
My dad came over to babysit so we could go talk to our insurance agent. Not an exciting “date” but it was nice to review our policies and we even lowered our deductible! Yay grown up stuff! lol
Our sweet neighbor and dear friend watched our little ones so we could go on a date night!
Our sweet neighbor and dear friend watched our little ones so we could go on a date night!
I was walking into the grocery store and saw an older woman pulling a supply cart overflowing with grocery bags to her apartment across the street. The bags kept falling off and she could not move more than few steps without having to assemble them again. I walked over and asked if I could help her get home. She was so surprised that someone wanted to help her. It broke and blessed my heart at the same time. I put all of her overflowed bags on my arms and pulled her cart all the way home for her.
Ok brother, I thought we were supposed to comment with something nice we’ve done recently. Ignore or delete my previous comment.
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Something nice TO me, my sweet 3 year old kissed me last night and said “Don’t ever grow up, tay?” Something I say to him all.of.the.time. Bless him.
My husband is always doing kind acts for me. So often I get busy and fail to see them happening right in front of my face. We can get so focused on what we don’t have and forget to see what is right in front of us. Last night he our son to bed so I could go for a frozen yogurt date with a girlfriend. A much needed break after dealing with two sick kiddos this week. Thanks for allowing me to reflect on the blessings in my life.
A guy bought me Tastycake and potato bread while he was on a business trip, just because I said I liked them!
I babysit a family of 3 amazing kids and tonight, the middle child – a boy – had a weird wheezy sound happening in his chest. I jumped into pretend mom/nurse mode and immediately gave him a nebulizer treatment. After he was finished, he said to me, “I hated that. But you make me feel safe. Thank you.” That right there is what soul burstin’ love feels like. He always makes me feel like I’ll be the best mom someday, and that is the kindest thing anyone could ever do for me.
A stranger in front of us paid for my coffee and my girl’s milkshakes this morning in the drive thru lineup … made my Friday!
Got flowers from my husband just because.
My husband picked up take out for our supper tonight!!!
Someone complimented my cooking which is always nice to hear.
The person in line in front of me bought my Starbucks today. I paid for the person behind me and I want to believe the train lasted all day.
My parents called us and we met up with them for dinner and a movie night. 🙂 I’ve been super sick (1st trimester pregnancy) so it was really nice to get out.
My sister taught my one year old nephew to say my name. They both worked hard on it. 🙂
My hubby dotes on me regularly, but this morning’s ‘wake-up-backrub’ was divine.. And then he drove the kids to school! Love! I’ve gotta figure out how to ‘out-polite’ him!!
Just this past weekend I was crabby with zero patience because I had been cooped up in the house with my kids due to snow days. My 8 year old son sent me to relax in my room while he made me a surprise. He then called me out to a plate full of pancakes. Honestly, I wasn’t the least bit hungry but so thankful that he was trying to make his mama happy! It did the trick!
My dear husband came home early today so I could go to a sample sale of a diaper bag co near us. Mommy time.
Bought my chick-fil-a in the drive through!
I was having a hard time and thought I hiding the fact. Got home in tears one day to a big bunch of sunflowers…totally turned things around for me. I finally realised I truly had friends watching my back…and everything would be okay, no matter what. x
My sweetest neighbor, Mickey, delivered the most gorgeous orchid you could ever dream of… just because. I kiss yo face, Mick! XOXO
My husband bought me a salted caramel cupcake that I definitely didn’t need health-wise…but definitely did need emotional-wise. 🙂 Food may not be a permanent solution to problems, but something about receiving comfort food from a loved one compounds the feeling of love!
My husband just gave me a back massage. This pregnant momma thought it was the best thing in the world!!
My husband – takes both boys in the living room in the morning so I can get an extra few minutes of sleep. This morning. Every morning. <3
The last kind thing someone did for me might sound kind of strange actually. My therapist, who works incredibly hard and has her hands full with family, full time job etc, offered me a phone session last weekend b/c of a family crisis. PLUS she sees me at a reduced rate. She’s a gem!
My husband made me breakfast in bed. 🙂
My hubby watched our kiddos last night so I could go get my yoga on! It is the first time I have gone since the birth of our daughter (now 5 months!).
My husband said I could go to the Korean spa twice this weekend. I’ve been so overwhelmed and burnt out, it is such a kind gesture to send me away from some rest and relaxation, away from my two toddlers. Love you, lover!!!
I’ve had a lot of kind moments lately, after having a bit of a hard time, but the kindest one I can think of is my boss sending me home after work with a big bunch of beautiful sunny yellow flowers to brighten my day.
A couple of months after my mom passed away, my friend sent me a care package with a daily prayer book, tea and cookies, and a journal to write my thoughts. It was so comforting to know she was thinking of me, even after things “died down”
A friend made me dinner!
My mom sent me a really sweet card for no reason!
Husband cleaned the kitchen and loaded the dishwasher! Had to go somewhere right after dinner and he did everything. Just got home and saw the clean. Love him!
I am so very grateful to have such great girlfriends to share my highs and lows with… I had a serious moment of doubt and feeling unworthy. My girlfriend gave me the little boost and reassurance that I needed to bring my confidence back. She shared with me just what I needed to hear to lift my head up and move on. How could a girl get so lucky!?!?
What an adorable swimsuit! And modest! Cute (non grandma) modest swimsuits are so hard to find, and modest is hottest, you know. So I had to have laparoscopic surgery last week, it was really quick but I would still be out all day. My friend insisted on taking my two boys (1 and 3) to add to her two boys (1 and 3) all day. I had other friends who stopped by, called, and brought dinners. Great girlfriends are a beautiful thing.
After a difficult week, friends spontaneously brought the fixings for banana splits to share together. Just super fun and thoughtful.
My sweet husband comes home from work everyday and tells me to relax for a bit and completely takes over entertaining our little guy. Then he usually goes down for a nap and we catch up. 🙂
I am in love with these swim suits!
Ashlyn Milligan
http://attachedtothemilligans.blogspot.com
my sisters babysat so my hubby & I could have a date!
my sisters babysat so my hubby & I could have a date!
My mother-in-law used up all her frequent flyer miles to come visit us in England.
My husband left me a note in our car that I read on the way to dropping off my son at school. So sweet and thoughtful of him!!
Going through a very rough time in life right now, my friend who lives 1 1/2 hours away ordered a pizza for my daughter and I as I was just so distraught and depressed to make dinner after my husband left us. Comforted me to know love is still out there.
i know this sounds silly, but last week after taking care of my kids all day, I went to my late shift at work. The instructor before me introduced me to the class as one of her favorite people in the world…that little sentence has made me feel good all week 🙂 and reading all these acts of kindness made my night! {now, let’s swim!}
My oldest daughter Reese (6) read two books to her little sisters so I could take a quick shower in peace. She is such a great blessing!
My oldest daughter Reese (6) read two books to her little sisters so I could take a quick shower in peace. She is such a great blessing!
My oldest daughter Reese (6) read two books to her little sisters so I could take a quick shower in peace. She is such a great blessing!
The last kind thing done for me was having the door held open for me while I maneuvered in my stroller of three small kiddos! Doesn’t seem like a lot but it is!
A customer gave me the biggest smile and said Thank You for really helping them out. The look in their eye was exactly what i needed!
My dad took the nightshift with my sick little one so I could sleep. So thankful!
My dad took the nightshift with my sick little one so I could sleep. So thankful!
My husband is washing the dishes as I’m laying in the bed, nursing, reading and writing this. He also went to the bakery. Lovely Saturday morning.
At teacher conferences, I heard that Ellie is following directions?!? Say what?!
A sweet friend stopped by with beautiful flowers for me…my kids have been sick all week which was pretty exhausting for all of us, and she wanted to cheer me up. 🙂
My husband presented me with a glass of wine after a loooong day alone with the kids.
The last kind thing? My friend saw that I was struggling with something and took the time out of her already busy day to take me out and chat. I definitely needed that.
Well typically good morning from sunny Greece!!!
My ex screenprinted me some shirts, with help from our son and a mutual friend. We’re finally getting in the groove of co-parenting and (gasp!)being friends. Meant a lot.
My husband woke me this morning with a fresh cup of tea. Beats an alarm any day. He’s the best.
My husband sweetly put the kids to bed for me last night!
My co-workes knew I wasn’t feeling well and traded assignments so I wouldn’t have to work hard. They also conspired to get me some nap time. 🙂
I have tried for a Popina swimsuit every year! Hopefully this year will be the one!
Love these suits! We live in Germany and I ran into our local bakery to get some rolls for dinner. The lady there gave my kiddos a giant pretzel. Very sweet of her and helped on the car ride home 🙂
My husband checked and filled my windshield washer fluid in my van. It’s the little things in life 🙂
Would love to win a new swimsuit. I have lost 10 lbs and would love to show it off ! Thanks Kelle
My son played so nicely with his little sister so I could take a shower.
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My son played so nicely with his little sister so I could take a shower.
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While sharing our lunch together at Whole Foods yesterday, a nice lady approached me and my 11 month old girl and commented on how much she loved hearing me talk to her. She is an early childhood educator and hearing her tell me that I’m doing a great job just absolutely made my day.
My kindergartener has made some seriously awesome friends this year, complete with amazing mama’s who are now friends. They know just when to send a silly text, offer a glass of wine, or have us over for cookies. And one did all of the above on Thursday. So sweet.
Yesterday, someone told me that she thought I looked beautiful. My first reaction was to lightly joke about my forehead lines, but instead, I just said ‘thank you’ and walked with an extra skip in my step for the rest of the afternoon.
My best friend offered to take my 3 and 4 year old for a night so my husband and I could have an amazing date night 🙂
My son’s doctor complimented me on my knowledge and said to me, several times, you are doing things right. It reassured me that maybe I’m NOT totally screwing this up.
My 16 month old loooves raspberries and sticks her finger in the top hole of them to eat them. Yesterday she was enjoying a bowl of berries and popped one in her mouth, took it out, gave it a good hard stare, licked it, and then waddled over to me and stuck the slimy, mushy berry right in my mouth. It was the most adorable, sweetest moment of sharing to be a part of. It made my day!
My mom and dad, watching the other kids so we could take our youngest to be evaluated for learning disabilities. And bringing the kids’ favorite dinner, so I didn’t have to cook ahead!!
we are in a (long) process to adopt from foster care. the kindness we appreciate most recently is simply those who are committed to praying for us and our future child diligently.
my son , who doesn’t live home, called me today, just to say “I love you”….
xoxo
cathy
We just moved to NC, away from all family and friends, and my grandma has been sending me a letter every week. It’s such a sweet touch that makes the transition a little easier.
Dropping off a surprise afternoon snack to my husband at work.
My friend asked to take my kids for a few hours so I could get some work done. It was such a gift!
My sweet boy hugged my neck this morning bbefore my eyes opened and said, “I love you so much”. Best way to begin my day…full of love. It’s the little things that make our lives so rich. I love the suit…always have. Now if only you could send me those long lean legs to go with it. 😉
The last kind thing someone did for me…it’s gotta be my mom, yesterday. We went to a semi-annual children’s consignment sale and she bought everything we picked out for my 1 year old son. 🙂 And she also bought lunch for us at Chick-fila. It was really nice of her since my husband and I don’t have a ton of money right now. Super thankful for her 🙂
My husband got up with our three minions this morning & let me relax in bed for a few, rare, quiet minutes. 🙂
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My husband cleaned up the dishes while I was at work. Its the small things!!!
Big hugs from the kids at church!
When I was packing up my house to move, my friend showed up to watch my kids so I could pack more efficiently… and she brought me a Starbucks.
Watched my littles so my daughter and I could go to Disney!!
I’m always leaving my wedding rings laying around the house (after I wash dishes or lotion my hands). My BFF noticed and was worried I’d lose them so she went out and bought me a pretty little dish to put them in. It was unexpected and sweet.
My husband was away during our last Big Snowfall, and at 6 am, our neighbor snowblowed the driveway for me. I get weepy just thinking about it!
A month ago I had complimented a coworker on her barrette and last week I found a package of them on my desk! Thoughtful and a nice start to a workday.
I looked up an old friend on Facebook (we had worked together and she had moved countries)- her response was heartwhelming; she said nobody from years past had looked her up. She has had mental illness and was happy to know that I cared about her and how she is doing. That made my day. Pay it forward!
My mom invited us over and cooked my family dinner!
My husband is taking the kids out today, so I can enjoy some much appreciated “me” time.
I just had my third baby and my friend brought chicken parm dinner for my family and a bottle of wine!
Told me they hold me in their heart.
While dealing with the task of bagging and loading groceries in my trunk while trying to keep my nearly one year old entertained, an older woman came out of the store too. She stopped to chat with my little one and reminded me how beautiful she was and what a great job I was doing. Sometimes you just need that puck me up in the middle of errands!
My MIL took me and my kids to lunch!
about 10 minutes ago when i was bending over getting laundry out of the dryer, my husband told me he liked my bum and then carried the laundry up unasked. then he took our oldest girl to gymnastics. great morning so far 🙂
My friends are coming over to help me clean and pack as we are moving next week.
My three year old son gave me a tight hug the other day and said: mum you’re my favorite girl!!!
My teacher assistant brought me a gift card to Panera because it had been a HARD week at school. :). Thanks for the giveaway!
I babysit during the week and with it being Friday everyone was bouncing off the walls! My grandma stopped by to drop some off but ended up staying until pick up time because she knew I could use the extra help. I hope someday I become as thoughtful and considerate as my Grandma is.
One of my students have me a big hug and told me that he wished he could go home with me and be my son. Previous.
My sweet husband brought home ice cream when i was sick!!! After doing all the grocery shopping
My mother recently passed away. There are so many nice things people did… But, one that really stands out is, my friend Allison made 100’s of bright pink breast cancer awareness ribbons for everyone at her service to wear.
My 13 year oldson played old school PAC man with me and taught me some tricks 🙂
A friend at the gym said the sweetest words to me about my weight loss journey. They brought me to tears!
My boyfriends 4 year old nephew wouldn’t let me leave their house and kept telling my I had forgotten something; I had forgotten to give him an extra hug <3
My husband let me sleep in this morning while he took one kid to a school function and made the little one breakfast.
My Mama came over and cooked me dinner last night. She must have known how much I needed her.
My husband set the kids up for bedtime, including a friend sleeping over, so I could get an uninterrupted shower last night. ahhhhh….
On Thursday, I arrived late to church choir practice and the sweet lady who sits behind me took my coat that I had hurriedly thrown on a chair and hung it up for me.
A friend of mine has been sending me the most kind texts; filled with words that lift me right up when I’m feeling down.
My Mom randomly sent me a text in the middle of the day last week saying “Your such a good Mom”, it was at such a needed moment. I swear she provided renewed strength that I needed that day with those 5 little words!
The last nice thing someone did for me- this morning. My 9 year old let me sleep in until 7am!
My Mom randomly sent me a text in the middle of the day last week saying “Your such a good Mom”, it was at such a needed moment. I swear she provided renewed strength that I needed that day with those 5 little words!
My husband completely takes care of the kids some nights when I’ve had a particularly hard day at work… Love him so much!
Just this week i had two huge, meaningful days….I lost our cord to our video camera and my daughter had a musical this week at school and asked on fb if anyone had one we could borrow- 2 friends dropped their camera by and 2 more brought cords. Secondly, I teach Mother’s Day out at a school a town over from ours and we run with their school’s schedule. Because of weather this week, we were our the first few days, but they went back a day before us leaving me no care for my older child who is first grade. Within minutes of posting on facebook that I was looking with care, my phone and wall were flooded with offers to help. It was amazing! So blessed with so many awesome people to share life with!
My husband got home from working the night shift, and even though he was very tired himself, he stayed up with the kids and let me sleep in guilt-free. I woke up 2 1/2 hours later than normal and was very startled at the time! 🙂
I am a volunteer with CASA (court appointed special advocates for kids) and someone with the organization secretly paid for a Glossy box subscription for me. So thankful!
My vet took her day off to do a needed a surgery on my dog. Blessed my socks off!
My parents came into town & completed all the chores around tether house that my 39-week pregnant self can’t do.
My husband sent me an edible arrangement randomly with the sweetest note letting me know that I was a great mom and wife.
My 3 year old shared his waffles with me 🙂
My neighbor and dear friend went and picked up some prescriptions and soup at the store for me while my kids and I were sick. It is in those moments that we know who we can always count on.
My neighbor and dear friend went and picked up some prescriptions and soup at the store for me while my kids and I were sick. It is in those moments that we know who we can always count on.
My husband took my oldest two boys to the store with him this morning so I could shower and relax while our youngest naps.
My husband got up with the toddler this morning while I slept a little longer with the baby.
My sister took the day off, drove 3 hours and came to an emergency IEP meeting for my son. The best part is having her fight with us for what is best for him.
My 6 year old celebrated a birthday yesterday and her classmate who also shared a birthday with her picked out & wrapped a present for her. So sweet.
Wow. I just read so many of the comments and feel inspired to do more small acts of kindness for others. A nice word. Just a bit of thoughtfulness. It’s so easy to give and so wonderful to receive!
Yesterday, my mother insisted on purchasing tickets to get my family to a theme park with our extended family. It will be such a treat and I’m incredibly grateful!
*I just had twins last summer and am in serious need for my 1st one piece. I would die to win one of these lovely suits!!
I have terrible migraines with all the nasty symptoms that come with them. On Monday I had a doozy. While I was praying to the porcelain Gods, if you know what I mean, my 18 yo son held my hair and rubbed my back until it was over. When they show kindness like that I’m such a proud Mom.
My hubby brought me coffee in bed!
My husband brought me home a donut 🙂
My husband and I both work for a nonprofit organization that we started, and while we are passion about what we do, the paychecks aren’t always so “passionate” themselves. 😉 A few weeks ago, we had a leak in our bathroom that caused water damage in much of our home. We’ve had to move out while we do the repairs ourselves, in an effort to keep costs down. I have been overwhelmed by the kindness of our friends & family during this time… From folks providing a place to stay, to taking our kiddos (ages 2 & 4) on adventures so we can work, I’m so grateful for these people in my life, and the enormity of their kindness & generosity. Such a reminder to cherish all the little blessings and to choose gratitude and joy beyond my circumstance.
My coworkers covered an event for me so I could take the boys to the Science Museum along with my husband. This refilled my tank like you wouldn’t believe!
My husband shoveled the snow off my car!
Does my husband count?! I’m currently 13 weeks pregnant with baby number three and morning sickness has hit hard. I’ve been pretty useless around here and he hasn’t complained once about doing the cooking & cleaning. He’s even been doing bedtime routine for our two little girls. So Thankful!
When a stranger holds the door for me in the morning at my office. I’m usually carrying 5 bags with me…my work bag, gym bag, purse, breast pump and lunch bag…I am the bag lady. It’s nice that they see me coming and will wait for me with an open door…kindness is contagious and my day is made when that happens!
My daughter told me this morning she doesn’t like swim lessons but then in the next breath she smiled and said, “but I’m getting really good at it so I’ll keep going.” And my son just peed on the potty. 🙂
Yesterday evening I was out for dinner and a friend that i have not see for a long time, saw me, 9 month pregnant, with my elder daughter sit on my knees, attempting in boning my fish. Without a word he took my plate and boned the fish for me…such a kind soul!
Loved your tips on taking pics with the phone!
My neighbor friend knew I’d had a rouch day at work, and surprised me with wine and chocolate and a much needed girls night.
We just moved to a brand new base (we’re military), and I was stressed out about unpacking our house with two little ones underfoot. Our neighbor came over and without even batting an eye, jumped in to give me a hand. I was so grateful!
The last kind thing someone did was my 4 year old son coming home from school with a petrified piece of white play-doh. It was shaped into a rough square like shape, hard as a rock, and wrapped in white printer paper. He presented it to me proudly exclaiming he made me a square at school. He gently said Momma it’s very special isn’t it? Yes son, it is very special. I will proudly display my play-doh amoeba because after all it’s not the gift but the love that went into it and a lot of love went into this hardened blob. 😊
A friend bought and delivered steel cut oats knowing they are a family favorite, but a ‘splurge’ for us. 😉
I received a care package out of the blue from my sister and it could not have come at a better time. I was having a rough day and seeing the package at my door turned my day around. Life is truly about enjoying the little things. Thanks for the inspiration you provide to your readers, Kelle!
My Mama came over last night and cooked me dinner. She must have known how much I needed her.
My coworkers got me a blueberry cake donut out of the blue. So sweet.
My coworkers got me a blueberry cake donut out of the blue. So sweet.
My husband and I recently moved to Michigan (from Florida) and a new friend made me a “Winter survival kit” full of items that have been life-savers (eucerin lotion for my dry hands) or just made me smile (spicy triscuits). She’s been a huge help in fighting my homesickness! Nonetheless, I really can’t wait to be in my swimsuit like you. 🙂
Yesterday my husband printed out all of the tags for the consignment sale I’m participating in (getting rid of lots of stuff stored away!). Not only did he print them, he cut out all 300 of them, perfectly neat. What a time saver…what a guy! And PS We LOVE Impractical Jokers too. I love to laugh so hard it hurts. 🙂
My husband helped me fold the never ending laundry pile! Of course as soon as it was done, 3 more loads were suddenly ready to fold…
Someone helped me with my groceries while I wrangled up my 15 month old!
husband gave me a back massage with no eye roll! score!!
I was left homemade cookies and the sweetest note from some young women in my church, saying the admired me and other kind words. The left it annonamyous and it just brightened my day!
I was left homemade cookies and the sweetest note from some young women in my church, saying the admired me and other kind words. The left it annonamyous and it just brightened my day!
I was left homemade cookies and the sweetest note from some young women in my church, saying the admired me and other kind words. The left it annonamyous and it just brightened my day!
I was left homemade cookies and the sweetest note from some young women in my church, saying the admired me and other kind words. The left it annonamyous and it just brightened my day!
It had been a rough couple of weeks money wise around our house, too many unexpected expenses happening at the same time. Our son flew into town to visit his girlfriend and they wanted to eat at a favorite restaurant. Eating out was not in the budget, but we headed to the restaurant anyway. As i went to pay for our meal, I was told that it had been taken care of. I thanked the cashier and walked back to my husband in tears, someone as defintely an angel that day.
My husband took the dog for a long walk when I was up to my eyeballs with a stressful work project. It was so wonderful to have her hour-long slushy slog off my list for that day!
My husband is making me breakfast as I read this – he has done some especially thoughtful and kind things lately. Grateful for ten years of marriage and hanging on thru all the not so fun and “unkind” moments:-)
A friend bought my coffee on our coffee date, just because. I love doing this/having it done. It’s such a small gesture that always leaves me smiling.
Last thing someone did for me? My two month old son slept through the night for the first time last night, giving Mama the first 8 hours of uninterrupted sleep since he was born. Thank you, thank you very much.
My niece made me a bookmark because she knows how much I love to read!
I’m a medical student and my husband works on weekends. I got sick the weekend before a big test and my mom drove an hour to bring me food and clean my entire apartment while I tried to study. I felt very loved and cared for. She’s the best.
My 6’3″ brother ride for 2.5 hours in the cramped backseat of my car to keep my 2yo awake for her sleep deprived EEG.
That’s love!
I woke up to my husband making me coffee and doing the dishes! He knows how much I dread washing the dishes. He said good morning, handed me my coffee, and said go sit on the couch! How did I get so lucky!
I’m a stay at home wife to an active duty service member, serving overseas. Although I have the privilege of staying home, my husband gets up and makes my coffee every morning and spends a little while just enjoying my company before he has to go off to work. As if that isn’t enough, he always asks if my cup needs topped off before he leaves. What a sweet man I have been blessed with.
My neighbor made an impromptu offer to take my 3-year-old to the Children’s Museum with her brood. She kept her the whole day and even bought her lunch, and Ev came back having had the time of her life while I got some lovely one-on-one time with the baby.
My neighbor made an impromptu offer to take my 3-year-old to the Children’s Museum with her brood. She kept her the whole day and even bought her lunch, and Ev came back having had the time of her life while I got some lovely one-on-one time with the baby.
My husband and three boys let me sleep in today. A-MEN.
A friend came over with spring flowers to repot the planters on my deck as a way to bring sunshine to a particularly bad week.
A friend offered to keep our girls this past Thursday night so that we could have a date night and sleep in!
My parents came and took my older kids while I was recovering from oral surgery.
My momma took my 3 year old for the night so I could get a little break and spend some quality time with my other two babies!
My husband and I recently got our license to be foster parents. We don’t have a placement yet, but a kind neighbor said she is going to put together a box of children’s things we might need (since we don’t have kids of our own and have next to nothing in the kid department).
My sister is visiting from out of town and brought a package of running snacks for me that I can only get online. I didn’t even ask her to do this. My mom surprised me with a new running skirt since I’ve been super bummed about the cold weather and being stuck inside. Amazing how those small things totally changed my mood for the week and outlook moving forward.
God has been kind to me all my life… And husband, and kids… I am just blessed!
About a dozen different women from church made meals for my now family of 6 after I gave birth to my son. It was so nice not to worry about dinner in the early weeks!
Just two days ago I piled my four babes into the van for a mini road trip to a dear friends house two hours away. Of course before hitting the highway I zipped through our local coffee shop drive through to pick up a coffee. When I pulled up the the window to pay I was told that my coffee was already paid for by a kind stranger. I was totally blessed by the thoughtfulness of the mystery man in the silver van, his $2.45 kind gesture made my day.
I wasn’t feeling well last night, so my husband cleaned the dishes without me asking. Simple gesture but it meant so much to me!
An colleague of mine went out if his way yesterday to give me credit for something I had done. By no means was it necessary but very well received!
My Hubby made me put my feet up as soon as I got home from work last night and brought be dinner and a drink. It was very nice to be the one being waited on!
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My good friend’s mom told me that I was a “pixie” and the most witty, caring, funny and responsible person she’s ever met. It was the sweetest thing anyone has ever said to me. I wrote it down to look at when I’m feeling down.
My neighbor invited us over for dinner on Monday when I’ll be solo parenting. Some adult conversation and someone else will cook? Nicest thing in the world!
Someone scraped all the ice off of my windshield the other day so that I could leave work! It was great because I didn’t have to stand outside and freeze my butt off 🙂
Finished my workout this morning and found breakfast waiting for me!
Hands down…the kindest thing EVER…my daughter gave birth to my first grandchild on 2/13. She invited me to be a part of the birth by letting me be in the room with her and her husband when my grandson was born. The BEST experience ever. The nicest thing EVER!
And if I win, she will get her the cutest swimsuit that will make her body that just gave birth feel BEAUTIFUL!!!
Within a twenty four hour time span I was in a car accident, my husband had a scary allergic reaction while donating blood, and our vet told us our 1 year old cat is sick and in pain our best choice may be to put her down.
All my friends have just risen up to support us and love us, and we didn’t even have to ask. It is so wonderful to be loved.
I am a nurse and it was a very busy day the other day. One of my patients family member got me a chocolate milkshake. So appreciated!
I am a nurse and it was a very busy day the other day. One of my patients family member got me a chocolate milkshake. So appreciated!
One of my coworkers always turns on the portable heater in my office so its warm when I get in after he does.
Hi Kelle!! It’s Meg – the girl in the green dress from the Gala! I’ve been beaming since meeting you 1 week ago!! Thank you for being you!
Last kind thing….my dear friend, who is also my next door neighbor, brought me a bouquet of tulips and a touching card yesterday to celebrate my 1 year anniversary (today) of starting my fitness business! Tears.
A fellow teacher bought me a Starbucks and brought it to my room for me. Chai in the afternoon = happy teacher.
I had a miscarriage recently at 11 weeks. It was devastating and everyone seemed to move on quickly except for me. When we put together a grandmother basket for a woman at work whose son was having a baby, my co-worker came to me and said that she knew that was hard for me as she knew I was missing my baby. She didn’t know it at the time, but what she said was HUGE to me. Because she REMEMBERED and acknowledged my child when the rest of the world seemed to forget her. It was the little insignificant thing to her that meant the VERY MOST to me.
We had a plumbing disaster on Thursday night, no way to wash dishes, or laundry, and a wet garage to clean up. It got fixed Friday evening and my pregnant self was too tired to care about starting in on cleaning the mess. I awoke this morning to a sparkling kitchen and clean laundry courtesy of my sweet husband.
My husband got up early with our kids and made breakfast- I greatly appreciate when he does either one but both in one morning was amazing!
I was having a bad day and my mom let me vent. She recognized that I didn’t need fixes, suggestions, etc. she just gave me room to get it out of my system.
It really left me refreshed for the rest of the week.
I received a simple but much appreciated free cup of coffee from the barista of my favorite coffee shop as a ‘thank you’ for our family’s patronage. It was at the perfect time – needed that caffeine!
The person ahead of me in line at Starbucks drive through bought my drinks. Pay it forward!!
My husband ran a bubble bath for me!
A bunch of friends are helping us pour the pad for a really big dance floor in our back yard! Will it be big enough for a triple circle Moldovan dance? We shall see!
Mulțumim Foarte Mult!
Jessica
allsquaredup.blogspot.com
The roommate brought home chicken soup because I’m sick!
My husband took out the trash without me asking!
This week was filled with kindness. After a long winter of rejection (I applied to a dozen PT schools and got into none) this week I was offered 2 jobs doing things I love. It feels so good to be appreciated and validated! In the PT aide interview it was very clear that my soon to be boss understood that this position could change my outcome when reapplying to PT school next year. And he has chose to be the person who opens this door for me.
My mother-in-law came up to visit today and brought my teething baby chew beads! His little mouth is happier now and that makes me happy!
My husband and daughter brought me flowers home from the market for no reason other than to make my day. She was so excited to given them to me which was the best part!
My Husband gave me a backrub last night even though he was sore from a long day of work.
My next door neighbor came over with his snow blower and cleared my driveway last week when it dropped like 6 inches of snow.
The other day, my hairdresser told me I have the most polite, sweet kids she’s ever met. It’s small, but hearing nice things about your babies is always a day brightener. 🙂
A kind couple at the grocery store helped me with my basket to my car since my two year old and four year old decided at the same time it would be a great time for a major melt down. I had two screaming writhing children to try and keep a hold of in the parking lot, and no hands to push the basket.
My husband brought me tea in bed this morning and made sure my book was right next to me so I wouldn’t have to move to get it.
I was eating in the living room and I had already finished so I was just holding my plate and my 3 year old niece came over to me and said are you done? And took my plate. I thought it was so cute that no one had to tell her to ask that. She just did it from the kindness of her heart 🙂
My husband made me a delicious orange julius last night, and gave the baby a bath.
My niece cleaned my house while I was away for a few days.
My 9 year old daughter stayed home with me instead of going to a party with her brothers and Dad because I wasn’t feeling well. She thought I needed “snuggled”. Too sweet!
My Mom gave one of my daughters a gift card to a grocery store, after a financially trying week. Although the kindness was not for me, it really was. If something kind is done for one of my kids, I feel that kindness also.
My husband cleaned up after me in the kitchen!
A stranger behind me at a fast food restaurant paid my tab… he said “it looks like you’re having a rough day (i was), try to have a good one.”
When we redid our kitchen we put our old fridge in the garage. The door swings towards the wall and I commented to my husband, just in passing, that I was going to have to get creative to get in there as my pregnancy progresses because the belly is starting to get in the way. The next day I went out there and he had remounted the door to swing the other way! I almost cried it was so sweet of him, especially the length of his To-Do list and his limited free time 😀
The power has been out in my town due to a nasty ice storm that came through Friday night. A lot of the traffic lights and rr crossings are out all over town, but some kind souls have made a point to direct traffic safely over the rr tracks at the crossing closest to my house. Don’t know who they are, but they are awesome.
My son was supposed to have a court date to finalize his adoption in the next several weeks. He was our foster son and we were waiting to make it all final. The CASA worker (child advocate) went above and beyond her job to make my sons adoption finalized just 2 days later. She drove 2 hours round trip to pick up adoption papers from our lawyer and emailed the judge and even got us special adoption ceremony. She didn’t have to do any of that. As of yesterday, the adoption is final and my son finally has our last name!!!
My husband was my hero last night when he dealt with a mouse, caught in a trap under the sink. I was home hours before him, and I could have done it, but when I texted him the “eek!!” picture, he said he’d handle it. To me that was kind.
My son was born 3 weeks ago as of this coming Monday. My family stayed with us while my husband was out of town last weekend- his family traveled from WI to spend time with us too. So many friends and family have made us feel loved- not to mention the glorious home cooked meals I don’t have to make- I’m Italian, so food matters! I can’t say thanks enough!
I am oh-so-first-trimester sick. And I was at work yesterday, puking in the staff bathroom and my co-worker said, go lie down for 30 minutes, I will cover for you. She brought me a warm blanket and a ginger ale.
So kind and throughtful
My mom made me a red velvet cake (my all-time favorite) as a birthday surprise!
JUST this morning my sweet neighbor brought over some home brewed beer- a stout for this crazy cold winter we have had in wisconsin!
my hubby bought me a new full frame camera as a push to follow my passion in photography. i’ve been taking photos for people for a few years now, but it’s time to really go for it and his belief in me means more than i can put into words. 🙂
I bought one of their suits last year and I really love it.
My coworker brought me eggs from his family’s farm. And this morning I ate them for breakfast 🙂
I’m a newly graduated doctor doing my residency training, where we get worked to the bone and paid a pittance. I recently was on a 24 hour call shift when one of the patients I was covering began crashing and I had to call a code blue. Unfortunately, she became my first unexpected patient death. I was pretty shaken up but the other physicians and residents were so supportive and one of my colleagues got me a Starbucks. It was a simple gesture but it was so comforting in a stressful moment!
My husband booked me a massage yesterday because he knows I’ve been stressed at work. Love him! 🙂
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My 5 year old daughter and my husband delivered coffee and dunkers in bed this morning. It was the best way to wake up!
My hubby got up with our 4 month old last night even though he had to go into work today because he knew I had a rough day yesterday!
A fellow skier took a family picture of us this morning. It’s so nice to have pictures of all three of us. Most are just our daughter and one parent 🙂
Maura
Kelle….
“So favorites this week: The word serendipity. I like to say it with a British accent.”. Crack. Me. Up!! I cannot speak with a British accent, {I sound like I’m mocking them!!} But sometimes, I spell like a Brit!! 😉
“Hitting the beach tonight for the perfect combination of blue sky and crashing waves and low tide and happy kids and God high-fivin’ from the clouds.”. I love that!! ;-D
“The boy and the tiny hairs on the back of his head that are teasing me with the possibility of curls.”. Oh, I hope so!! I love curls in a guy!! 😉
–Raelyn
The person ahead of me in line at Starbucks bought my drink for me. It was so needed and appreciated that day because I was about to take a final and was super stressed.
The person ahead of me in line at Starbucks bought my drink for me. It was so needed and appreciated that day because I was about to take a final and was super stressed.
We’re really struggling financially, and someone left $250 worth of supermarket gift cards in our church mailbox a few weeks ago.
This weekend, I was determined to clean out my car. The New England winters make it so salty and sandy inside from getting in and out. My husband made my day by helping, checking my fluids, tire pressure, and vacuuming! I was happy to spend the time together and have the work cut in half!
My husband cleaned up the kitchen after dinner and played with our 2 year old so I could take a shower and have some alone time. Fabulous!
The last kind thing someone did for me was when my step-son’s father-in-law recently thanked me for loving his toddler grandsons so well. My husband and I are the only grandparents in close proximity to these two boys, ages 3 years and 6 months, and we get called upon a lot when a sitter, or advice, is needed. No thanks is really needed, because the love I receive from these little boys fills me to overflowing, but I have to say, when that(real) grandpa thanked this(step)grandma with such kindness and sincerity, it nearly made her cry.
My husband packs my lunch for me….melts my heart
Yesterday at work, my patient told me that I was an awesome nurse, and really helped him get through the day that he found out he needed open heart surgery. It was small, but hearing that made me feel like within the hours filled with late med passes and soiled linens, I was making a difference.
I was home with the little one and a friend brought me a delicious cup of coffee and offered to help with a project at home! It instantly lifted my spirits!
A friend made a whole bag of dinners for me when my husband went out of town and I was taking care of our son on my own.
My mother in law bought me a beautiful new bracelet!
My kids and I have been sick for almost two weeks which means our apartment had been very neglected. My husband took a day off and cleaned the whole house… And by clean, I mean moved furniture to scrub and vaccuum, organized all the junk that had piled up, did all the laundry, scrubbed the kitchen, and cleaned, vacuumed, and washed my car.
One of the moms at my elementary school gifted us with a bag of goodies from the bakery. Warm Italian bread, mascarpone cupcakes and cannoli’s. YUM!
A girlfriend took me out to dinner during student teaching for a beer and a mental break! It was spontaneous and so needed! We had a blast!
Just got a pedicure thanks to my mother in law!
My husband picked up my car from the auto shop and had it cleaned and paid for the bill! We don’t typically share expenses (we’re newly married) so this sweet gesture was really an amazing gift!
My adopted dad is sending my husband and I to Hawaii for a week. After 27 years we’re finally getting our honeymoon! (I could really use that swimsuit :))
My husband cleaned our messy dirty kitchen for me while I was in bed with the stomach bug. Best get-better gift ever! 🙂
My husband taking such great care of me the past few weeks since I’ve been going through some medical issues. It’s easy to take care of someone for a day or two but after a while I’m sure it’s draining on him!
My husband taking such great care of me the past few weeks since I’ve been going through some medical issues. It’s easy to take care of someone for a day or two but after a while I’m sure it’s draining on him!
A new friend sent me a package. It made my day!! My husband also cleaned the whole house for me.
My husband unloaded the dishwasher and made the bed this morning… it’s the little things:)
I recently took a nasty fall and hurt both my hands pretty badly. One evening after, a friend dropped off a package of cookies on my doorstep with a note that read “because you only need ONE hand to eat a cookie!” this totally made my day and made my heart smile.
Last week my son (who’s allergic to peanuts and eggs) went to a birthday party for a little girl and boy in his nursery school class. One of the moms made the birthday cake for her daughter egg and nut free so he could have it too! Even though this was really something nice for him, it was so nice for me to see him enjoying the same cake that everyone else had!
we just moved to a new area, and we’ve had our fridge filled & dinner made more nights than i can count- quite a welcome!
The girls of our family always take our tree trimmings to the dump…in 115 degrees Phoenix summers. Last time, we took 3500 pounds…we’ve been doing it for years, and we’re always the only girls there, but no man has ever offered to help. Last time we went, a young Hispanic man came over and unloaded our entire truck and trailer for us!! We tried to pay him, but he wouldn’t let us. It made me cry!!!
My husband got up twice last night with our two year old 🙂
My cousin, a pilot driving to his base in Kansas City from Houston, broke down outside of Dallas (where we live). We just had a new baby five weeks ago, and when he called me to pick him up, I panicked: how would I get to my cousin in an hour when my baby will need to eat in 30 minutes and had just laid down for a nap? I quickly called a sweet lady from our church that we have become friends with, despite our 30+ age difference. She was checking out in the grocery store and immediately stopped what she was doing to come watch our son – for free – while I drove to pick up my cousin and take him to the airport to catch a flight to Kansas City. And, when I came home, she told my husband and me to pick a date night and she would watch our son. It was so sweet I just broke down in tears amazed at the generosity of others, even despite age differences.
I asked my 2 year old not to yell because mommy’s head hurt. He looked at it closely, then leaned in and gave it a kiss to make it all better.
The cashier at the auto parts store let me return an $86 item today, even though he said they don’t normally allow returns on electrical equipment. Thank you!
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Last nice thing – my son said he loved the bean soup I made for dinner. 🙂
I love that you are a Down Syndrome Warrior and a pin up girl!
Recently, I had someone pay for my daughter to continue her ballet classes, as she overheard that it just wasn’t in my budget, and she thinks my daughter has real talent. I was overwhelmed, and tried to refuse, because of PRIDE, but she insisted.
My daughter and I baked her cookies, and it was a wonderful lesson in both grace and saying thank you. <3
My mother-in-law came for a visit and brought me a big bag of clothes from the JCrew warehouse sale. I love her.
My brother in law fixed our car, for free! Love big hearts.
My mother in law came over to play with our girls so I could get some rest! We’re suffering through wicked colds and it was so appreciate. jdudtmulzet@gmail.com
My mother in law came over to play with our girls so I could get some rest! We’re suffering through wicked colds and it was so appreciate. jdudtmulzet@gmail.com
A friend took the morning off work to come with me to an ultrasound that was scheduled to discover whether I had miscarried, since my husband couldn’t go. It was kindness that won’t be forgotten.
My hubby and our girls “holding down the fort” so I could go to Seaside, FL to participate in a 1/2 marathon with friends.
My sisters nominated me to win a trip because they knew how much I could use a getaway…they both wrote a lot of very kind things about me, and made me feel very loved!
I had surgery on my foot yesterday and my sweet mom spent the day taking care of me until my husband could get home from work to take over. I am blessed.
One of my students wrote me a thank-you note that said, “Thank you for being a great problem solver.” It made my week!
This wasn’t towards me but my youngest son.
My oldest son recently had a birthday. My youngest was feeling a little jealous. Oldest son opened a gift and said, “I have this already, little brother you can have it.”
He actually did not have it already, but wanted to make his little brother feel good.
When my cousin drove all the way down from Santa Barbara to tell me that I got accepted into UCSB!
The last kind thing someone did for me was last Sunday, my friends made me dinner because I don’t always get to eat before church. It was so sweet and thoughtful of them!
My friend who drove me to the eye doctor 3 times in 5 days for eye surgery and 2 followup appointments.
My friend had us over for dinner last weekend. She made a gorgeous set of earrings for me with a super sweet Thank You card!
My friends and I truly value small acts of kindness. Whether it be toward each other or strangers, we always make it a goal.
The funny thing about kindness is it can be small, like a cup of coffee, or it can be big… I go to a small school in Florida, less than 600 students. (it’s called Florida College) Having such a small student body makes it possible to have personal relationships with professors and their families. I’ve struggled with anxiety this past year, and one of my Bible professors (and the preacher at my church) has been there for me the whole time. He and his wife are always willing to have me over and I always love the opportunity to spend time with them and their 5 children.
The fact that they obviously care so much is the epitome of kind. They are the true essence of kind.
My brother and his friend stopped by with pizza for dinner Monday night. It takes 3 large pizzas to feed all of us so that’s always a nice thing for someone to do!
My sister picked my daughter up from dance this morning AND fed her lunch. Score!
My sister picked my daughter up from dance this morning AND fed her lunch. Score!
Welllll, I don’t know if it was technically for “me”, but it sure feels like it……Hubs just cleaned out the litter box. Hallelujah and Amen.
someone just let me go in front of them at the grocery store when I was in a hurry!
my husband ran a race with me today staying with me the whole time and encouraging me.
Free sandwich at Starbucks. Woohoo!
I’d love to get retro in this swimsuit! So. Cute!
my husband ran a race with me today staying with me the whole time and encouraging me.
My 13 year-old daughter helped me clean the house in preparation for her birthday party.
Lisa
A friend sent me a lovely note (IN THE MAIL!!!!) to tell me I was doing a great job leading our local MOPS group. It was such a sweet gesture!
My mother baked me a cake!
I currently have a cast on my foot and am getting around on crutches… the other day I was out for a coffee with my mom when a lovely elderly couple saw me and offered us their table. It was so sweet and put a smile on my face.
A dear friend brought dinner last night after she heard we’ve been battling the stomach flu at our house. She made sure we were will enough to eat and promptly brought over salad, rice and the most awesome salmon I’ve ever tasted!
My in-laws gave us enough cash to buy a much needed kitchen table and chairs! We’re so grateful!!
I spoke to my mom yesterday evening after a tough day at work and she just listened. It was just a little thing but it was so nice to be able to talk to her about it. We live several hours apart so we don’t have the luxury of seeing each other often but I do cherish our time together whether in person or on the phone.
My parents and husband watched our kids today (2 year old and 2 week old) so I could not only shower but also take a long hot bubble bath, both in the same day! Ahh, the bliss. <3
I was feeling a bit down this afternoon and my son Nolan wrapped his special blank ice around me and said: “I’m taking care of you because you are sick mommy”! So sweet…
My brother in law is going through a horrible divorce and is trying to get his house on the market to pay bills. My best friend and her husband traveled an hour and a half with us to take charge of what seemed like an impossible task of getting this house done anytime soon. 3 hours later, the house only needs a few more things done and it can be put on the market. She had company coming over tonight on top of this and came anyways. She’s always doing kind things.
My husband made me dinner. 🙂 Can’t complain about that.
What a great giveaway! One of my dearest friends just had dinner delivered to our home, my husband and I just had our third daughter, that meal was SO appreciated for this tired Mama!
A friend recommended ETST when my daughter Chloe was unexpectedly born with Down Syndrome last June and I am forever grateful to her. Your blog and your spirit in one word–buoyant. Thank you.
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A colleague at work passed me a card that said ‘I’m grateful for your presence’. When you flip it over, it reads ‘Please pass this on when you see the good in someone, too’.
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My step mother in law surprised me with a visit to watch my three month old so I could work uninterrupted!
My mom watched my baby so I could go for a bike ride. It felt great!
I ventured out to the library with my son and my new baby who was supposed to be napping. Of course she woke up about five minutes after we got there and started crying inconsolably. After a few minutes of me trying to calm her down, and her becoming increasingly hysterical and half the people in the library giving us dirty looks it was clearly time to go. So I set about trying to convince my son we had to leave (he was not convinced), while tossing random books into the stroller, and trying to soothe my screaming newborn all at once. I felt in that moment like I was failing as a mother. Enter kind hero librarian. She heard baby crying from across the library and sensing I might need help she swooped in to the rescue. She took my stack of random books and checked them out for me. Then she took my sad toddler into her office and gave him a thomas the tank engine that had been sitting in her lost and found for a while and told him he was a pretty cool big brother. I was a hot mess, everyone was starring at me, and she told me “that’s what this stage is all about”. I don’t know why, but that made me feel better. She brought such brightness into my otherwise frazzled day.
Long story short: She taught me, my son, and the people around her a small lesson in kindness. Everyone needs a librarian like that.
My husband made dinner for me and even did the dishes : )
The last kind thing someone did for me was my middle son made muffins for “dessert” all by himself, without asking for any help. Then he cleaned up his mess.
I was tired after being up with a sick kid all night, so it was super sweet of him.
My mom treated my daughter to a special day so that I could have a break.
Having my entire midwife’s office tell me that I had birthed my newest kiddo like a champ. After a horrific birth and PPD with my first, to hear that they thought I was incredible was a big mood boost this week 🙂
My friend jumped in to help when I got into a bind with finding someone to watch my kids. I hope I reflect this kindness to others.
I was having a rough week at work and my supervisor brought in flowers to add some spring cheer to my desk! It was unexpected and so kind!
The last kind thing someone did for me was took me out to dinner and much needed drinks after a very rough day with the threenager toddler 🙂
My hubby of 14 years left work in the middle of the day to bring me “just because” flowers. Five days later, I am still smiling about it!
We were invited to dinner by a couple in our neighborhood tonight. It was sweet and unexpected. Thankful for gracious and loving friends tonight!
We were invited to dinner by a couple in our neighborhood tonight. It was sweet and unexpected. Thankful for gracious and loving friends tonight!
My mother is probably the kindest person I know. Any time she stops by my house, she offers to do the dishes, run the sweeper, etc. I try to tell her that I don’t need her to do my housework (although I don’t complain!), but she truly enjoys helping the people she loves in practical, tangible ways.
My grandson calls me (he is two and a half) to tell me that “he loves me his hoe (whole) entire world! He will carry the phone around with him telling me everything we are doing and then again will tell me ” Mama, I called you to tell you I love you (my hoe) entire world! There is nothing that anyone can do for me that melts my heart more than to hear a little voice telling me that and meaning it with his whole heart!
Today at a carnival a 10 year old boy let my 3 year old get in line in front of him. It was such a simple thing and it made her so happy. She looked up at him with big eyes, almost not believing that he’d let her go down the huge bouncy slide first.
My husband and I were just treated to dinner tonight! It was so nice to have that done for us that I want to do it for someone else now!
My four year old daughter gave me a sticker today “for being a great mama.”
My sweet baby girl hugged my head and said “Aww, Mama!” *melt* 🙂
My sweet baby girl hugged my head and said “Aww, Mama!” *melt* 🙂
My wonderful husband let me sleep in this morning after a long week of being up at night with the little ones! Such a blessing!
I am always inspired by your beautiful pics and writing. My girls are always making me sweet pictures and drawings. I do love them soo much. Also, one of my heart patients who is going through chemo and has had a stroke brings me a coffee every once in a while to make MY day. I think he is just so amazing!
My husband held the sleeping one year old so he would take a looooong nap – and I could take a long nap too. Thank God for Saturday naps!
I have a chronic illness that causes me daily pain. On a harder day 2 weeks ago, a friend stopped by to say hi, saw how bad I was feeling, and came into my house and just started cleaning, knowing how I hate a messy house, but also knowing I wasn’t capable of getting it done, and how having it sit there would make me feel like a bad wife. She did it in a very compassionate way. She then ran to the store to get some things I needed. Such love. Such service.
My dad took care of my 2 year old daughter while I was sick and even fed her dinner, gave her a bath and put her to bed so I could rest. Best. dad. ever.
Ps…I looove Popina swimsuits, Kelle you always look so cute in them!
My daughter brought me breakfast in bed this morning. Cinnamon toast crunch and peanut butter toast. She’s a gem. 🙂
I recently started my yoga teacher training and my husband bought me chocolate covered espresso beans for the energy. He didn’t tell me. He just left them in the drawer along with my Granola bars. Because he is Love.
This week I received a very kind email thanking me volunteering as an art mom in my kindergartner’s classroom. It really made my heart warm and fuzzy, since I don’t normally receive feedback from the parents. However the best thank you is always the kids’ excited and proud faces as they finish their artwork!
My sweet son brought me my slippers tonight without my asking him to do so- he just thought my feet might be cold. 🙂
My 3 year old snuggled up to me and said “Mommy I love you”. He always brightens my day.
Recently I was working at the hospital and I ran into an old professor from college who was supervising some nursing students. I had had her for just one class, so I assumed she didn’t remember me at all. Boy was I wrong! She stopped for several minutes to ask me how I was doing, what I was up to, and give me some encouragement. I felt so known and affirmed. Thankful for people like that, especially on rough days!
Cute swimsuits! My friend helped me wash out the vicks vapor rub from my son’s hair without hesitation. It was a mess!
My husband’s grandparents bought me a gift “just because”. They saw a kitchen tool set that they thought I would like. It made me so happy that they thought of me 🙂
Last nice thing? My in-laws came over the other day to watch the baby and the toddler so I could take a nap! Bless them 😉
The kindest thing I received lately was from my husband of 21 years. We were in a big argument and he pointed out to me without being mad or reactive that I have the same issue come up over and over again. And he was right. And in that moment, the nicest thing he did was not be mad or angry or make comments. But just love me and laugh at me. And make me have the “come to Jesus session” and laugh at the same time.
Love is kind.
My teachers gave me a week without homework 🙂
My teachers gave me a week without homework 🙂
My sweet 5 year old drew me a picture 🙂
A friend and coworker brought me a homemade cookie. After a particularly rough week, it was exactly what I needed!
My sweet 11 year old daughter vacuumed and cleaned several rooms of the house while I was running errands. It was a total surprise!
I’m 12 weeks pregnant & my sister came to help me with me 4 yr old and 2 yr old today! My husband was entered in a rodeo so he had to be gone ! Thank God for sisters !
My daughter today told me, “I luz (love) you mommy… I luz you so much,” I said, “I love you so much too,” and then the kicker, she says, “you’re by best friend”… oh that 3 year old. Melt. My. Heart.
I have worked with children for 8 years now, majority of which have been with children who have special needs. The most amazing and kindest things have happened to me working with these precious children. Just recently a little boy (born with autism) I’m a personal aide for gently looked me in the eye one day and said “Miss Aubwee you pretty” with a sweet grin on his face he was so sincere. Little did he know I was having a bad day and when he said that to me I was remined why I work with children born with disabilites because not only am I able to be their friend teach them and help them reach their full potential but they bless my life and teach me more than I could ever give them. They teach me about the pure love of christ which is loving everyone no matter what. They teach me that no matter what everything is possible. They teach me to always see the good in everybody. Their loving spirits fill me with joy and happiness!
My sister sent me a kind text this morning – complete with a picture of my precious niece. <3
My sister is my workout buddy and holds me accountable for my workouts!
Thanks for the giveaway Kelly, I’ve been smitten over your swimsuit for a long time.
Last kind thing someone did for me was this past weekend when I was sick, my husband laid out my pajamas for me on the bed while I was in the shower. Included were 2 shirt options, both long and short sleeve, depending on how cold I was, and his pair of fleece bottoms that I love to steal. Made me sigh at the sweetness of that man.
Boyfriend… Made me ravioli😊
My baby boy though he is almost 5 rubbed my shoulders just because he said I know you love it. What a sweet boy
Nicole
One day, I was in a very bad mood and suddenly, I saw a cute baby boy carried by his mother. He was smiling at me and it made me feel a lot better all throughout the day. Simple things can be of great value and can give a huge impact in life. 🙂
My baby daughter Rosa helped me diapering her! She’s 4 months old and when I said “can you please put you lovely leg up?” she did it. Again and again! CUTE!
My awesome husband did the supper dishes last night. 🙂
My almost three year old came up behind me, wrapped her arms around me, kissed my cheek and said, “you’re the best mommy ever.” Heart melted.
Someone anonymously paid for our meal at a restaurant. It was so kind!
During a snowstorm a few weeks ago my husband was on a business trip so I had to shovel us out alone. Once the baby was down for a nap, I got started and was soon joined by my neighbor who heard me out there. She’s recently widowed so well within her rights to not be shoveling. We took turns checking on the baby, clearing out cars, and sharing stories. (I promised her that as soon as my son is old enough, he’d be out there shoveling her walkways!)
I had to get up super early one day last week to take my husband to the airport. The kids were with me and I had promised them breakfast through a drive thru if they could come without complaining about the early hour. They did it, so we swung through McDonald’s. There was a construction worker truck that pulled in behind me, so I paid for his meal too. The kids thought it was the greatest thing ever. I’m hoping to act out a ton of “Pay it Forwards” with my children, teaching them kindness and good will.
My mom babysat our twins so my husband & I could go on our first date since they were born. They’ll be a year next month!
My parents just announced they’re giving me a large sum of money to help me pay down my student debt… even though they don’t have oodles of money, its a sacrifice. One that means a great deal to me. It has reduced my financial stress a great deal and made me feel very loved by mom and dad!
There have been numerous kind things done for me this year. The last was a friend taking me rock climbing. We packed our 3 year old girls and her infant into her beat up suburban on a spur of the moment phone call. I didn’t expect what happened when I walked into the place. Namely that my friend and the cute guy at the front desk would be giving me a brief introduction to tying a knot that would support my own body weight or I would fall to my death. This was followed by another lesson called: if you don’t do this right, your friend will fall to her death and you will have to adopt her four children. All this was followed by a test. Did I mentioned I had not brushed my hair that day? I had not! Then my friend took my life in her hands and coaxed me 25 feet up a wall: my feet strapped into her climbing shoes. Then, more amazing still, she scrambled like a bug up 60 feet and came down with her life in my hands. That’s trust. Between climbs there was a baby to love and little girls to check on. I never would have had this experience without her. Now she’s woven into my memory of figure eight knots and the lingo of the wall. Climb on, adventure moms!
The most amazing kind deed I’ve known was done when my husband was on furlough from his government job. We had no money coming in and bills to pay. As the weeks stretched on and he was still not back at work, we began to panic. One day there came a knock at our door. Someone had slid an envelope underneath. On the outside was written “For your because I can” and inside was $1000 cash. Kind deeds just because “I can” are amazing gifts because they aren’t “I have to” they are “I want to”. 🙂
A cold, glass of ice water brought to me by my sweet girl.
We hit up the FL Strawberry Festival yesterday with our 3 year old and one year old…good times! Afterwards we stopped for gas and a slurpee, and my 3 year old spilled the entire slurpee on the floor on the way to the register. The lady at the register cleaned it up and then said, “I’m going to buy his slurpee for him.” There are still nice people out there!
A colleague sent me an email telling me that she appreciated the things I did that often went unnoticed by others, it felt great to feel valued.
The outpouring of love after a recent miscarriage — brownies, dinners, and many cards, texts, and emails.
The husband took the kids to the grocery store so I could go to yoga this morning. He’s a keeper, that one!
The nicest thing someone has done for me recently is sending me a genuine King Cake from Baton Rouge. I live in VA now but I am from Louisiana and miss eating a legit King Cake. My best friend from college days, sent one to us by surprise…right in the midst of me going through lots of testing with my current baby in utero (baby 4). Lots of testing, fears and concerns and prayers and the King Cake came in the midst of that. Loved. That’s how I felt.
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My husband took my son last night. I’m trying to wean him (he’s 18 months) and he’s been a terror at night, screaming and throwing fits in an effort to get me to quiet him down with a little nursing action. Hubby took him out to the living room and let him scream out there so I could fall asleep.
I just moved into an apartment that will be my fiancé’s and my first home! He is Irish, living in Ireland and we are waiting for the fiancé visa to be approved.
After moving in, my mom, who is raising 3 teenagers (her nieces and nephew) came over for an hour to help me clean and get settled in.
I’m in my thirties but still need and appreciate my mom’s kindness!
Love your blog 🙂
Hi Kelle,
I’m a teacher in an inner city school on the Northeast coast. Yesterday, one of my former students emailed me saying she had entered the National Honors Society. She explained at length why she had chosen me and it just melted my heart. It just made me value my profession even more.I’m floating in teacher’s cloud 9!
My mother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on the 1st of January. Knowing how heartbroken I was my brother-in-law and sister-in-law sent me a Peace Lily and a beautiful note that said that every time I look at this plant they hope that it will bring peace to my heart and help me remember the happy memories of my mom. It has done just that for me each and every day.
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I just had my third baby, so we’ve had tons of nice gestures. The staff at my law firm threw me a surprise shower, which was sweet since I did not expect it for my third boy. I love having cards and snippets of paper and ribbon to put in his baby book!
My mom called me up, told me she was coming over to watch the kids so I could have an afternoon out for myself. If that wasn’t already enough, she also cleaned my kitchen and folded laundry. Love her!
My mom sent me fun money
When I was sick, my six year old daughter played the role of nurse, volunteering to bring me anything I needed, fix my pillows, and patting my head to make me feel better. It totally worked.
An old friend is forwarding my resume with a recommendation for an exciting new job 🙂
i was having a rough day and was tired so my little girls kept asking for chores so they could help me out. i am a lucky mama.
xo
delia
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Last kind thing someone did for me…my mom is watching my golden retriever while I’m on vacation and emails me daily with cute stories and adventures they’ve gone on.
A friend warned me that my tires were balding and it turns out they were already splitting so he saved me from drama, at the least, and possibly worse.
My husband took our two young children out for a Sunday morning adventure this morning so that I could get in a long run. Loved it… and now I’m missing them and ready to have them back!
my daughter made me breakfast
While my husband was away for 8 weeks of Air Force officer schooling, our 4 month old son and I stayed with my parents. Every morning, my dad would play with his grandson long enough for me to drink that blessed early morning first cup of coffee. It was so sweet to watch them bond and coffee somehow tastes so much better when both hands are free to wrap around the warm mug!
When a terrible event struck our town 2 weeks ago, seeing how the community rallied was really awesome… So not for me directly, but it made me feel so proud and good that I can call this place home.
My husband cleans up our boys’ toys almost every night because he knows how much a messy house gets to me.
My best friend had her first child on my birthday 3 years ago. This year I am looking forward to taking her to the shore and enjoying some birthday soul sister bonding. xo
many family and friends donated money to our adoption fund. Because of their generosity we traveled to china over christmas to bring our beautiful 2 year old daughter home.
My husband brought took the kids off my hands for a couple of hours today to give me some peace and quiet and ME time. 🙂
I just had surgery on my wrist last week and my neighbor came over and did my dishes for me while my husband was out of town! She’s the biggest sweetheart!
The last kind thing someone did for me – my step-sons mother let me take him overnight while his daddy was at work to go shopping, decorate, and make a cake for his 30th birthday. I’m so thankful she let me have that time with him to prep for a special surprise for his daddy!
Babysat our daughter when I was on bedrest. And home cooked meals delivered to our door. 🙂
My husband made me an amazing breakfast this morning & said it was for his TWO favorite girls 🙂 Me and baby 🙂
A long line of people allowing my three kids and myself to go to the front of the line to avoid a pending meltdown by my 3 yr old. Thanks for all those understanding people, made my day a lot easier!
about 20 minutes ago. mama done lost her s*** and the kids have been in meltdown mode all morning per DST change and my husband loaded them in the car and drove off. where to? no idea. do i miss them? absolutely. but i’m eternally grateful for the 20 minutes of silence.
about 20 minutes ago. mama done lost her s*** and the kids have been in meltdown mode all morning per DST change and my husband loaded them in the car and drove off. where to? no idea. do i miss them? absolutely. but i’m eternally grateful for the 20 minutes of silence.
I am a special education teacher and a paraeducator in my classroom left me flowers on my desk, just because.
My neighbor brought over a goody bag of get well items when my 2 and 4 year olds were both sick with the flu 🙂
I had a friend drive 45 minutes out of the way to buy me a meal from my favorite childhood diner because I was having a bad day. Simple act of kindness indeed.
The (within the year) last (amazingly) kind thing someone did for me was when I called my dear friend Maggie, in tears because the baby wouldn’t stop crying, and I was suffering PPD. She and her husband had their day off, but she told me to drive to her house right that second. Her husband took my sweet (still crying) baby and she talked to me and let me cry and get it out. I will absolutely never forget her kindness in that moment, when I was feeling like everyone was so far away or too busy working to help me through.
I dropped and subsequently shattered a new little snowglobe I had recently bought for my desk at work. Upon seeing this, my sweet 4 year old daughter went immediately to her room to find something else I could put on my desk to make me happy. She came out with a small photo book of family members she has had since she was a baby and encouraged me to take it. It was such a kind little gesture!
My little girl helping me sort the laundry yesterday, so cute!
i’m not waking my husband up from his nap even though nothing has been done on the sunday honey do list ; )
opps!! that someone did for me?? my husband contemplated his honey do list ; )
My husband let me sleep as long as I wanted. He fed and played with our three boys until I was ready to take on the day.
My older daughter dressing herself this morning, one less little one to dress is always a great way to start the day!
My friend brought her little guy over for a play date with mi littles while we tried a new babysitter. A little familiarity for my kiddos made the transition a lot easier! And Mommy got a break! 😉
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Received a text from a friend saying they were praying for me…knowing that doctor’s had just found more cancer in my best friend & that I would be upset.
Some of the older couples at church organized a getaway/ retreat for a group of the young married couples. It was such a special weekend to get to know one another and spend some time in nature and away from the daily routines!
A parent brought me a hash brown on Friday morning during parent-teacher conferences. He knew I was up really late the night before because of conferences and wanted to thank me for working hard and teaching his kid 🙂
So much kindness…hard to choose. I’ll go with my friend who responded to an email I sent her. It seems simple but knowing how pressed we all are for time, I was grateful.
Thursday was our anniversary. My husband is an accountant and so we don’t see him this time of year. Usually we don’t do much for our anniversary but this year he went shopping and got everything to make me a big breakfast when I woke up. I loved it. Ten years down…many more to go.
At a friend’s family cabin in lower Michigan this weekend, my husband and I were given the “master” (only) bedroom. 🙂
My cute husband vacuumed and dusted the apartment yesterday – pretty much he is the best!
I got two hugs at church, simply because I looked like I needed them. (And really, I TOTALLY needed them.)
I am a brand new teacher, graduated in December and started teaching first grade in January. I’ve just finished my first report cards, and got a wonderful e-mail from a parent of a little girl in my class. She not only told me that I’m doing okay, but that since I’ve started her Daughter has so much more confidence and shows a more positive attitude to life and herself. These are not curriculum objectives, I have no lesson plans for this, and it was so nice to know that regardless of what we get done in a day or what I test them on, I’m helping kids see their potential. I’m so grateful for that e-mail!
I had lost one of the plastic nose pads from my glasses some time ago and was wearing my glasses without it. Ouch! I happened to find it on the floor near a bookcase in my classroom. I told a fellow teacher that I had found it. When I was out of my classroom, she took her needle-nose pliers and tightened the pad back into metal grip, cleaned my glasses, and set them back on my desk. Such a sweetie!
A patient at my work (an opticians) can back 10 minutes after their appointment with some pain relief tablets and a chocolate bar for me, after I said I was having a rough day due to a headache. It cured the headache and made me smile – with years in my eyes I must admit!
I was checking out at the goodwill the other day & didn’t want to use my debit card & I was short $.10, the lady behind me gave it to me & right after I found the quarter I knew I had floating around. I don’t see that very much around here, so I left my quarter for someone else.
My four year old just walked into the room and said, “Mommy, I love you so much.” This is my sensory kid who has never come out and said that without being prompted. 🙂 It made my whole day!
My four year old just walked into the room and said, “Mommy, I love you so much.” This is my sensory kid who has never come out and said that without being prompted. 🙂 It made my whole day!
I was going to pass up ice cream last night despite wanting it because I am frugal and my pal bought it for me anyways 🙂
My husband who traveled for work all week got up early to be with the kids and let me sleep in– for a really long time:) So happy to have him home!
Love the blog!
My boyfriend made dinner for me last night, as he does most every Saturday night. He found a new recipe and made it with minimal input from me. After working all day on Saturdays in a retail setting it is so nice to have a home cooked meal essentially ready for arrival. And there are always leftovers for my lunch on Sundays.
This past Tuesday was Fat Tuesday and I picked up packzis (cream filled doughnuts) for my classroom. I noticed a uniformed member of the military behind me so I bought his boxes of packzis too.
A coworker surprised us with cookies from the local bakery after a long week.
And I love these swimsuits which I discovered thanks to your blog a few years ago!
My husband made spaghetti for me and brought it to me in bed when I wasn’t feeling well. It’s such a blessing to feel so well taken care of! 🙂
My husband was going to be gone for the day so he decided to clean the house for me while I went on a run. 🙂 It was awesome.
My husband took the kids out for a bike ride and then picked up a pizza so I didn’t have to cook!
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I was rushed to get to an event yesterday, so I threw on a scarf that I had purchased earlier in the day for this event. When I got there, another guest quietly pulled me aside and informed me that the price tag was still attached.It kept me from walking around with it all night long!
Yesterday, my sixteen year old nephew gave us 40 dollars towards our adoption costs despite saving money for an upcoming trip himself!
Last kind thing: my friend sending an edible arrangements for helping her with a legal issue… Very kind and very much appreciated!!
My neighbor brought us over some soup this week!
Someone secretly bought me a meal at IHOP. It was even more delicious afterwards.
So many people have done so many kind things for me recently, some because my husband has moved out of the state for work (I’m following soon) leaving me with a 2 year old, an old house to sell, and a goofball of a dog. But my most favorite kindness was when I got a flat tire with a dead phone late at night on my way to pick up my kid from “date night babysitting at daycare.” I knocked on the door of the driveway I’d pulled into, and the most kind and lovely people opened their home to me while I used their phone and waited for AAA. I bought them some nice chocolate to thank them, but really, I can’t thank them enough for restoring my faith in humanity.
We had a disastrous plumbing issue last night and our wonderful neighbors gave up their movie night to help fix a broken pipe. A) They are plumbing geniuses B) They saved us so much money. I’ve thought about their generosity all day today.