Spin Cycle: I Am Thankful For…
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I am thankful for….Canadians.
Always have been, always will be. There is something in the water up there that just makes them nicer.
We’ve almost always had Canadian neighbors here in Texas. At one house, we had a guy who played for the Stars Hockey team two doors down. The year they won the Stanley Cup, he sent his girls out to ring every doorbell on the street for a big party. Everyone got to take family pictures with the cup and then the men hung out and drank champagne out of it.
Our next house came complete with Canadian neighbors as well. We became so close with them that we cut a gate into the fence between our yards because the constant back and forth on an almost nightly basis was easier that way. When our house had to have the floors ripped out, we moved in to their home for a month. And then we vacationed together. Enough to kill any friendship, right? Not this one.
I am blessed with two Mother In Laws. They are both lovely women that I am happy think of as friends that I enjoy spending time with. One is a Southern Belle in Georgia. The other? Is Canadian.
I thought I had run out of luck when we moved into the house we currently live in. No Canadians. But then I started blogging. Canadians again! A plethora of Canadians! Well not a plethora, but for sure a few really cool ones starting coming by my site. Captain Dumbass, Keely, Mamma Trish, Sherendipity…all these super cool people who I clicked with immediately. Because they were Canadian. If I forgot you? It’s only because I didn’t know you were Canadian. And I probably love you just as much.
Then yesterday we got a box in the mail. From Canada. For my daughter, who was beyond excited because it was pink and had a special label on it.
It even had one of her nicknames.
And she couldn’t wait to open the box.
And in it was Esther the Bear who flew from way up North to come live with her.
Esther came with a special greeting.
And Miss G was excited.
So very excited.
Excited enough to stop fighting with her brother and take the time to dress Esther up and give her a tour of her new home.
And all of these smiles were courtesy of another Canadian I am a fan of…Saucy at Bloggedy Blog Blog, who picked our home for Esther to come live at because she knew exactly how little girls think. Because she has a very incredible girl of her own named Loopy. Who loves Pink. And who now has a huge fan of her own in Texas. Oh, and Loopy? Miss G will have a pink streak in her hair in your honor as soon as school is out. Because we both think you are that cool!
So thank you Canada for always being so nice to me and sending such great people into my life. And Saucy? Thank you for the emails that made me feel like I know you a little bit and the visits to my site…but most of all for the huge smile that never went away yesterday on my favorite little girl of all.
What a sweet gesture! HOLY CRAP! FIRST????
OMG. I almost finished my comment before I noticed the levity of my position on your site today. It warms my heart that Saucy was so thoughtful. I’m glad the Miss G. liked it. You know, you now must pay it forward. What do they have in Texas that you can send to one of your bloggy friends? All I know is, things are bigger in Texas and also, you shouldn’t mess with Texas. P.S.: Please send me a cowboy.
Right on…Canada rocks. Sure, sometimes we mock Canada, make fun of it’s ‘niceness’, it’s national health system….but it’s because we’re jealous. Our health system sucks, and we’re all a bunch of meanies. Canada, you rock dude!!
I LOVE Canadians. I never knew how much until I found Captain Dumbass. He makes me smile.
I love Canadians too! What a sweet surprise for Miss G! Wonderful Spin and very much linked!
Happy Thanksgiving!
The only Canadians I know took my hubby and I in on our honeymoon night when we had been diverted to Newfoundland during a flight to Chicago on 9/11.
So yeah, I shout a vote for Canadians too.
Even though over here in England no one has the slightest clue why Canadians get such a raw deal anyway.
I suppose it’s like me daring to admit that I like the French . . .
That is super sweet, just like Canadians.
Loopy and I are glad Esther found such a sweet adoptive family. Esther looks glam in her new threads. Consider yourself warned: she embellishes her stories from “the old days” so take what she says with a grain of salt… especially that bit about Fred Astaire.
Happy Thanksgiving!
oooooh, those are some great canadians! and i want good neighbors like that! mine are fine, just we don’t really know them.
another good canadian? the redneck mommy. look her up. she rocks.
Before The Skipper came along, I totally almost married me a Canadian. He wasn’t a lumberjack. I don’t know why he kept telling me that, but it seemed really important to him for me to know that. So now I’m telling you.
Also, I am loving that couch!! Stiletto Mom, you are a super furniture picker outer!
What a beautiful post! And it’s helped me to find some great blogs from fellow Canadians – so thanks!
Those Canadians are so thoughtful. Also…do you think they are stalking you? What a cutie (bear and Miss G both).
Hey there!
I just came over from Saucy’s site…to check out Esther’s new digs, of course!
Anyway, just wanted to let you know that I heart Jen Lancaster…I noticed that she’s on your blogroll. I found her about 2 years ago and was so excited to meet her in person in Dallas last May at her book signing.
So, that’s all…just wanted to say “Hi!”
Happy Thanksgiving!
Way too cute!! That little bear from Canada sure brought Miss G a big ol smile along with it!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Miss G is just precious. Pretty in pink.
Happy Turkeyday
TOP 20!!!!!!
Yes, I’m thankful for Canada too. Canada is one of the best parts of America
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Happy Thanksgiving. And for the Canadians in your audience, I hope yours was great too.
I think maybe I need more Canadians in my life?
I’ll jump on the Canada bandwagon. and not just because of the Crown Royal either. They have a kick ass anthem too.
That’s about the most adorable thing I’ve seen today, and seriously, I’ve got a couple adorable kids, too, so I know adorable, and right now, they’re not really being it, so yeah, you win.
Enjoy your Thanksgiving!!
In High School we had a Chorus/Band Exchange concert with some Canadian High School. I made out with the cute Canadian saxophone player. So yeah, I can be thankful for Canada!!
That is a totally adorable bear and very sweet pictures of Ms. G being so happy.
Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Oh, just blame Canada!
Robin
The few times I went globe trekking back in my early 20s (sigh!), I always… and I mean ALWAYS, would meet a cute Canadian boy somewhere along the way. So funny with their little Canadian flags swen onto their backpacks! Oh and not only super-friendly but usually down for some smoochin’! (I guess they had me at “aboot!”)
BTW: Great gift for your little girl! So thoughtful!
cinnamon & honey
Just another Canadian popping past from Saucy’s blog to read about Esther’s arrival! Glad she arrived safe & sound and that she’s now comfortably settled in your home!!
I have to say, I like me some Canadians too. They just seem cooler than the rest of us. I’m only half kidding. I’ve often thought of picking up and moving North to Canada to boost my coolness but I’m sure it wouldn’t work on me. Glad Miss G found a new friend!
I am thinking I woul dlike to be Canadian. They are cool, nice, thoughtful and have a few interesting shows on TV.
As a Canadian (living under the radar here in Cali) let me say that we appreciate kind remarks like this. Canadians have no monopoly on nice.
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Stopped by to see Esther the Bear’s new digs. I don’t think she could have possibly found a better home. A person can see that she is well loved and is very happy. Glad she had a safe trip.
Just visiting from Redneckmommy’s blog (my favorite Canadian, but don’t tell her).
I happen to be quite a friend of Canada and Canadians as well.
SWEET MOTHER OF ALL THAT IS HOLY! The Stanley Cup was two doors down from you!?!? The GRAIL!?!? I squeed a little when I read that. Did you touch it? Please tell me you touched it? I need to go lie down.
Thanks for your thanks, that was really sweet. If you have a minute tomorrow, come by, I have some love to send back.
Aw, thanks! We are thankful for you too.
Miss G is sooooo cute. And I love her little hair bow. Given we have boys, there is a decided lack of hair bows in this house, and I miss them.
Happy Thanksgiving! Just wanted to work that in somewhere so you knew Lois and I wish you and yours a great holiday!
Happy Turkey Day!!
I love Canadians too.
I think that are wonderful people. I’m a first generation Canuck and as much as I complain about the winters, I don’t think I could live anywhere else.
canadians rock!
Yaay for me!! Oh, and for those other guys from Canuckistan, too.
I love, love, love gift exchanges. They are so much fun. This was an awesome one!
So cute!
This Canadian is happy she found your blog