Sometimes I just don’t notice.
I don’t notice all the good, all the simple joys, all the smiles.
Some days, the complaints roll more quickly off my tongue than the praise. The day’s outtakes play back, instead of the day’s highlight reel. All that isn’t is easier for me to see than all that is.
But today I made the decision to notice. To appreciate. To smile.
10 Things That Made Me Smile Today
1. The sun rising over tall fields of corn
2. Hearing this song on my morning run
3. A hot cup of strong coffee
4. Hearing Jack say, “Mom, me and Teddy are having LOTS of fun.”
5. Little boys in a big raft
6. A long jet ski ride with my mom, Jack, and Teddy
7. And Teddy falling asleep between my mom and me on the jet ski ride
8. When Teddy said, “Mommy, I’m a good Teddy. And you’re a good mommy.”
9. Carousel frosted animal cookies
10. Giggling boys at the end of the dock
What made you smile today?
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Frosted animal cookies: yes! I haven’t had those in years and just seeing the box gave me a strong craving! I might just have to run out to the grocery store and get some.
Unfortunately, these cookies are just too darn irresistible – I’ve eaten WAY too many today!
Beautiful photos of your sweet boys!!
Thanks!
Your photos are so beautiful. What made me smile today? Realizing that my baby is going to be 7 tomorrow. 7!? He was once so small but today had his first flag football practice. There was a time when there was no him. I can barely remember. Now there is THEM and THEY make me smile- even when there are moments I just want to scream!
Vicky
http://thepursuitofnormal.blogspot.com
Carousel frosted animal cookies are the best things ever. I don’t have kids, so when I buy them I cant even pretend I’m buying them for someone 25 years younger than I am.