Today's Gratitude

This week, I'm grateful for...

Having Wednesday night and Thursday off!

Getting the chance to see Sune play so much

Silly floral shop and floraborg plans.

Domestic days with the boy, picking out flowers, visiting his hometown, coffee by the harbor, and meeting his "second family." The town of Dragør is a very quiet, peaceful town by the harbor with this fort they made to watch the pesky Swedes. (I believe that's what it was). The town is adorable with perfect little yellow homes along cobblestone paths, accented with beautiful vivid flowers in the windows and gardens. It was nice having coffee with his "second family" who were very welcoming and lovely. Interesting too with all their African hunting experiences.

On top of the fort in Dragør.
That night, we were on a mission to make a jungle for his room and ended up with this beast. It was funny too, after his very domestic day, we really had to get our motivation to go out for a party. We felt a little old and lame being content just laying in bed admiring the newly rearranged room.

Nevertheless, we got ourselves out and enjoyed time with good friends for Anne-Lise and Charlotte's housewarming party.

"The Prince" got to meet everyone too and really liking everyone.

Being able to run again and having the beautiful Copenhagen lakes to run around.

The sun coming out for perfect weather to lay in the king's garden.

FaceTime with Mama, Papa and Sune!

"Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom."

-Marcel Proust

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