Top 10 {randomly ordered} things that make my day:
1 – Peaceful times in the day when all the kids are happily occupied.
Lately, one of the best times for this has been when big sis Kathryn gets out the LEGOs and helps the littles build and play with them.
2 – An organized closet.
Related happy time: those fleeting 5 minutes of the day when every bit of laundry is done and folded! Also related: the feel of fresh clean sheets on the bed.
3 – A perfectly ripe avocado.
Because I like them and because “perfectly ripe” is mighty hard to find.
4 – Little gifts of flowers from my yard.
The 12-year-old get bonus points for presentation, but even a weed delivered with love from the 4-year-old brings a smile.
5 – Anytime I don’t have to think about what to fix for dinner.
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6 – My electric tea kettle.
And cute tea mugs (this one a gift from my daughter-in-law!).
7 – Uninterrupted time to read.
Scarce but greatly appreciated when I get it!
8 – This guy.
I couldn’t do this parenting thing without him. Plus, I really like him. 😉
9 – Time with my mom.
She has long been one of my best friends, but since my dad died, I’ve treasured her even more. Whether we’re chatting over breakfast at Einstein’s, running errands, or antique shopping… I enjoy her company and I’m blessed to have her in my life.
10 – Beautiful spring weather that begs for outdoor play time for the kids or puttering in the flower garden for me.
How about you? What sorts of things make YOUR day?
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Wife, mama, homeschooler, dog-wrangler. Introvert who finds joy in good books, sunshine, and authentic conversation. Fitness enthusiast and strength coach. Often seen with a steaming mug of tea in hand.
Your laundry stays clean and folded for 5 entire minutes in a row? I’m jealous!
Lately, it’s the days where we have sun. I love all weather, but a week and a half of nonstop rain and thunderstorms tends to drag my spirits down.
Isn’t Kathryn a beauty?!!
I used to love rainy days when I could cozy up at home with a book — but nowadays I like days I can shoo the kids outside to burn off some energy!!
I love your list, Jamie — and I’m a wee bit jealous of your closet. PLEASE PLEASE don’t come and look in my closet. 🙁
I’m happy you have your mom in your life – that is a such a treasure. My mom is my best friend, but she lives 12 hours away and I only see her a few times each year. I would love to be able to just hand out with her whenever I wanted!
Great post today!
It’s only this way because I’m crazy when it’s not! Just don’t look at my husband’s side of the closet!
Great list! My hubby makes my life pretty great too 🙂
My top one is time with our kids and grandkids! Although it may not seem like it now, that day will come for you, too, even if right now a moment of peace without anyone around helps make your day. 🙂 And hey, it’s why you’re homeschooling, isn’t it–because time with your kids makes your day!
I love this list! And, oh yes! Uninterrupted time to read … such a blessing! 🙂
I *love* fresh clean sheets on the bed. And, a perfectly ripe avocado? I could just peel it and eat it whole.
I used to be afraid to try them because I didn’t like guacamole. Turns out I just didn’t like the kind of guacamole I had as a kid. Now I loooooooove avocados, and guacamole, and avocados on all sorts of things, and even in smoothies!
Oh, I really wish I could grow to love tea! It sounds so romantic…but I’m more of a coffee girl. At least I still get to use cute mugs, right?!
You like tea and I adore coffee…freshly ground and brewed.
Quiet time? I have traded my love of quiet time for a love of having all the kids home for dinner and all its chaos.
I love avocados but I am allergic now as an adult….so very sad.
I love sitting in the sunshine, preferably on the beach in Hawaii. I dream of that every day.
Chocolate would be on my list. 🙂
Traveling with my hubby is high on the list too.
I really enjoyed your list Jamie.
What a sweet post! Saying that about your mom – how blessed you are to have a wonderful mother.
Yes, it’s a blessing! She actually lives right around the corner from us so we even run into her or pass her house on walks around the block!
Jamie,
It sounds like we have a lot in common! Your family sounds darling and your blog is delightful! 🙂
~Sarah