Monday, April 22, 2019

IT'S THE LITTLE THINGS





*clean sheets on the bed
*a hot cup of coffee on a cold morning
*a bubble bath after a long, hard week

*getting a letter from a long-lost friend
*driving down a pretty road with the windows down on a sunny day
*waking up remembering a sweet dream
*laughing with a friend
*playing with a puppy on a freshly mown lawn
*holding a newborn baby
*sipping on a glass of sweet iced tea on a hot summer day


*a hot shower
*chocolate chip cookies right out of the oven
*swinging as high as you can go
*attending a class reunion and realizing you haven’t aged any more than anyone else
*a walk on the beach and finding a pretty shell or piece of sea glass

*finding no one ahead of you in line when you are in a hurry
*hearing your favorite “oldie but goldie” on the radio
*curling up in the window seat with a good book on a rainy day
*listening to the thunder during a gentle summer rainfall
*playing in mudpuddles after the rain



*enjoying your favorite milkshake or ice cream sundae
*finding something you lost and never thought you'd see again
*laughing at yourself when no one is watching

*watching your favorite chic flic
*having someone notice you’ve lost weight
*completing a difficult crossword puzzle (without cheating)
*finding just-the-right outfit for that special occasion
*wrapping up in a soft blanket & drinking a cup of hot tea when you’re feeling lousy
*the smell of a new car…or a new baby
*enjoying a beautiful sunrise or sunset



*thinking about all the things you have to be grateful for
*blowing out the candles on your birthday cake
*seeing the first daffodils of spring
*jumping in a pile of freshly raked autumn leaves
*sharing time with those you love


My grandbabies😊
who are no longer “little” things



It’s  the  little  things😊

What are the "little things" in your life?



16 comments:

  1. Oh what a nice list of little things that are really big things. I went down the list saying YES, YES, YES... Enjoy your day dear friend, HUGS!

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    1. The older I get the more I appreciate the "little things."

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  2. Amen to all that! My sweet cat, sweet Rick, a sunny day, Harry the Heron, mail that isn't a bill or junky... and so much more!

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  3. Oh, indeed and these are some of the "little things" for sure. A great list!

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    1. It's nice to occasionally just sit and think of all the wonderful things around us:)

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  4. Love this list!! The clean sheets on the bed is one of the most awesome things, especially after they have been "line-dried" during the summer! Hugs!

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  5. Benita, I haven't slept on sun-dried sheets in a VERY long time but I sure remember how wonderful they smelled! I don't have a clothesline but sure miss it sometimes.

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  6. Sleeping in on a day off. Watching the sun rise on my way to work. Getting off early when we have a light surgery day. How happy my dog is to me when I come home. Visiting my Momma..like this weekend! My yard after I mow. The birds that visit our feeder. Finding money in an old purse. Looking at the jars of produce after I can them. If all of us think about it there's so much to be grateful for. Thanks for reminding me to appreciate those simple things you wrote about..great list!

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    1. Oh, I should have thought about the birds!!! We love all the birds that come to our feeders. Had a new one we had never seen before this week....grosbeak. It was so pretty. We have lots & lots of cardinals and bluejays and we also now have some small woodpeckers. We enjoy them so much.

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  7. The little things are amazing....I am just having trouble enjoying them right now. The struggle of losing mom in Jan is still with me. It seems to take a long time to get by this. But I love the little things that make you laugh and smile.

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  8. I am so truly sorry for the loss of your mother. I am sure it is very hard, but she would want you to always remember the wonderful memories you have and smile. In time, I promise it will get easier; you won't ever forget but you will find reasons to be happy again.

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  9. I love your list of little things. I thought I had your direct email address to reply to your comments but I guess I don't. Anyway- thanks for telling me about your 'funny uncle' that teased you about holidays, etc.

    I hope you have a wonderful, blessed Sunday and a great week. xo Diana

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  10. We must be kindred spirits! Your list is full of the things I love. Have a wonderful week.

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  11. Aww, thanks. I always enjoy meeting a kindred spirit:)

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