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Ten Things of Thankful: April Showers Edition

 

A red peony bud prepares to open fully 

After an incredibly dry winter, we had a bit of precipitation this past week, in the form of falling snow. We didn't have much, and it didn't really stick, but we'll take water however it wants to come. Fortunately, my peonies seem unaffected by the cold snap, and are ready to put on a show here soon.

1. I'm thankful for moisture.

2. I'm thankful the flowers are still going to bloom.

I don't know how the colder temperatures will affect the fruit crops. The strawberries look like they are still planning to set fruit. We'll have to see what happens with the peach, apricot, pear, and apple. (The apricot only bears heavily every other year anyway, and I think this is an "off" year--though I could be wrong.)

Strawberry plants in full bloom
3. I'm thankful for anticipated berries. 

We continue to clear out and otherwise prepare John's parents' house for sale. I've been going through old photos and papers and sorting them into boxes for each of the siblings. John and his siblings have done a good job with dividing up sentimental items. 

4. I'm thankful for glimpses into the past. 

5. I'm thankful for family.

John's mom told John she wanted him to have the grandfather clock, so moving it here was one of the projects this week. As so often happens, ala "If You Give a Mouse a Cookie," starting one project snowballs into another and before you know it, even your canned goods in the basement cold storage room have been organized. It feels good to tackle projects at home, though there are still many to go.

6. I'm thankful for new room arrangements.

7. I'm thankful for becoming more organized.

My friend and I have walked on a more regular basis than we have in a long time. I was very fortunate on our most recent walk, because I was one step away from being the recipient of an April shower of the avian variety. 

8. I'm thankful for my friend.

9. I'm thankful my head stayed poop-free.

John and I attended a wedding reception on Thursday night, and a play (Over the River and Through the Woods) on Friday night. The two events back-to-back, combined with the tasks we've been tackling recently, put me in a fairly reflective, "circle of life" type mood. 

10. I'm thankful for John and all our adventures through the years--and for adventures yet to be. 

What are you thankful for today? Be sure to read the other bloggers entries to the Ten Things of Thankful blog hop, and feel free to write your own post and link up!

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  1. MiskyApril 19, 2026 at 8:36 AM

    A lovely list of truly thankful things. May the coming week bring you happiness.

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    1. KristiApril 19, 2026 at 2:49 PM

      Thank you. May you have a great week, too!

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  2. messymimiApril 19, 2026 at 1:31 PM

    I do so enjoy your lists. I'm praying their house sells quickly and for a good price.

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  3. ReelikaApril 19, 2026 at 3:18 PM

    This is my first time here, on this hop and it makes me smile reading these.

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  4. clarkApril 20, 2026 at 4:58 AM

    Not for nothin' but we have sky moisture to spare over here in Sudden New England. But we also have (this being Monday morning) 29 degrees.

    Funny you should mention 'berries'
    Phyllis had the thought that perhaps in the new open space (in front of her cottage) we might plant blueberries. While we have what appears to be wild blueberries, they are pretty darn small (like half or more the diameter of cereal-ready ones).

    Loved the 'If Give a Mouse a Cookie' analogy. Surely that is both a warning and a celebration in one!

    Have a good (and warmer) week ahead.

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  5. Frewin55April 20, 2026 at 5:29 AM

    "even your canned goods in the basement cold storage room have been organized" Love that!

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