Grateful for big things and little things

I am so grateful for this fancy schmancy nebuliser that takes 10 minutes to pump through the medication. It's predecessor took 30 minutes. And it was noisy. Really noisy. The TV volume was bumped up to compete with the noise. It was all a bit crazy. This neb is silent. It has changed our lives. Worth every cent.

I am grateful that our government-finally-included Tobi on the PBS. Now we have access to this medication that other countries have been using forever. When Boo was a baby she participated in a research trial for this medication through our cystic fibrosis clinic. Now, at 10 years old it is finally available for her use. It's specifically designed for inhalation. Prior to this being available, she breathed in a medication that was designed for IV use, not inhalation. This medication is much less irritating on her throat. And I do not have to draw it out of the vial with a syringe and mix it with saline.  It comes premixed in a nice plastic vial where I snap off the top and pour it in. It also saves me a trip to dispose of the needles. Easy peasy lemon squeezy. A happier, more compliant little girl. Big win in my books!
You can see it's expensive which is mostly why it took so long to be placed on the PBS. Ever so grateful for a health care system that reduces the cost of Boo's treatments considerably. 

It's been a challenging week at our place with 4 out 5 of us being sick. Sleep deprivation makes all it seem worse than it really is, I think. For all of us! Tired, cranky, sick kids and a tired, cranky, sick mama equals no fun for anyone. On the weekend I was able to have some early nights. The Mr cleaned up the dishes from the previous night. He bought my morning coffee to me in bed and manned the fort while I had a litte lay in.

I am SO GRATEFUL to have my man by my side.
And to all those parenting alone, for whatever reason, I admire you. It's a tough gig some days.

To my partner in life and love,
While it isn't always a bed of roses, I am ever so grateful to be sharing the journey with you.
Thank you for all that you are and all that you do. I am lucky indeed!

Joining in with this little community of gratefuls.

PS I am grateful for Sunday evening TV.
New Girl you never fail to induce some laughing out loud and for that I AM GRATEFUL!