by Tiffany | Apr 5, 2011 | Family | 5 comments
In life, we all too often tend to get caught up with the chaos and mayhem of everyday life, that we often forget to slow down and just enjoy the every day moments of life that are so special but may quickly pass us by.
- Kisses from Mackenzie, who gives them freely now when asked…even if they are a bit sloppy at times.
- The sound of her laughter when she’s really laughing about being tickled — it’s a full hearted giggle and squeal that cannot be paralleled.
- Freshly cut watermelon…the smell, the sight and the flavor.
- The smell of summer rain, regardless of the time of year, as it wafts through the open window. It’s such an unmistakable smell of flowers and freshness, warm weather…and summer.
- The scent of fresh cut grass lingering in the air.
- Changing colors of fall as they light up all the trees as far as the eye can see and taking walks in the leaf “snow” that ensues shortly after on a windy day.
- First signs of spring like tulips peeking out of the ground and trees beginning to bud. Or the constant chatter of birds outside the window as they renew their search for life underground. Spring is the sign of life renewed, when the world comes out of hibernation and warmer weather approaches. I’ve always been a warm weather girl at heart — so when the winter seems to be behind us, I’m definitely celebrating! Plus it means flip-flop weather is back!!
- Pure silence in the house in the mornings when the dog is still passed out by the front door and Mackenzie is still fast asleep. Those are the moments when I get the most done. Not that I don’t love their company, but I’m just not very productive when I’m being asked, “What’s that?” ever five minutes…or having a drooling face pushed into my lap.
- The smell of our barrel smoker, fire lit inside and meat slow cooking…and the smell of the fire and wood chips that linger on Stefan when he comes back inside.
- The warmth and comfort that comes from a hug — even when it’s from a random stranger. Ever seen someone offering free hugs? Try taking them up on it…they are therapeutic!
What simple things do you cherish?
Find more fun top ten lists on Oh Amanda.
mrs Green @littlegreenblogon April 5, 2011 at 10:18 am
I LOVE this happy post – thank you so much for sharing. It really puts a good perspective on things, especially when you see some of the awful things going on in the world at the moment. I share some of your simple pleasures – cut grass, colours of autumn, the flowers of spring. One of my simple pleasures is taking time to fluff up the bed (ours is feather) and putting clean sheets on it that smell of the wind and sun – it’s bliss!
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Tiffanyon April 5, 2011 at 10:20 am
Oh that’s a great one! I love fresh sheets too…something so special about snuggling down into them that first night!
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Charlie Sommerson April 5, 2011 at 2:14 pm
When I first got out of military service I didn’t have a car. I lived in a rural area, and walked five miles round trip, on a daily basis, to attend college. Rather than being disgusted with this daily chore I came to love it, especially in the autumn.
Have you ever looked at spider webs? I mean really looked at them? There is nothing in the world more beautiful than a lacy spider web in the morning sunlight with dew drops sparkling like diamonds.
Don’t just stop and smell the flowers, stop and take a closer look at everything. You will find that we live in a world of incomparable beauty yet often rush through it heedless of the wonders.
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ICStarzzon April 6, 2011 at 1:20 am
This post is beautiful! 🙂
I always try to make time to stop and smell the flowers. I’m usually at the store though when I do! 😉
-SamanthaReply
Moonon July 7, 2011 at 6:51 am
Love this post! Good to be reminded of the simple things in life that most of us take for granted.
I love walking in the park when everyone else is busy at work, and listening to the sound of falling rain, the pitter patter it makes on the roof and ground. Bliss
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