The Simple Things
I happened upon a blog, Soul Aperture, a few days ago and noticed her generous offer, a $1 donation for each blog that joins her in writing about the simple things. Seeing her list, and others cropping up in the comments, well, I couldn’t resist thinking about and making a list of my very own. Without further adieu, the simple things of my life these days.
cinnamon rolls, just because
the bluest blue skies, on the coldest winter days
little baby giggles, when you hit just the right spot
a warm dinner, even if it wasn’t great
connecting with other mamas
fresh handspun yarn, filled with potential, drying on the radiator
quiet times filled with dreaming
a babe who only woke up to nurse TWICE last night
a hubby who is working overtime, but still comes home with a smile and ready to play
handmade curtains adorning every window in the house
the calm that happens when the babe is put in the sling, he knows
family dance time
making up silly songs
sitting, knitting, listening to the state of the union starting now
Life is simple, simple is good. For that, for this, I am grateful.
Tags: reflecting, simple life
Hello, Danielle. I am visiting today in the wake of Christina’s love. Thank you for sharing your list, and for conjuring memories of when I was a young mother. I have 5 children, and I nursed them all. Yes, it can be tiring, but that moment (like you said, he knows) just before and once you are settled, is such bliss. I have never felt so connected! And, yes, cinnamon rolls, just because…
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sweetie,
my babies are soon to be -14 years old and 15 years old. we still have family dance time and it warms my soul, and tickles me silly. isn’t that something?!
i love love your list.
it’s beautiful here.
xo
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i can never have enough of quiet time to dream. stopping by to enjoy your list of simple things. one love.
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Isn’t this idea of Christina’s such fun? I love how many of us are roaming the blogroads stopping to say hello here and there. So, hello to you. Happy almost-Friday.
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This is a good idea, to help keep me focused on the good and simple things of life. I think I’ll tart doing the same thing on a regular basis. Maybe make a sort of Simple Saturdays post or something, to let me reflect properly on the little things that I’m thankful for.
Thanks for the inspiration!
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Danielle Reply:
February 1st, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I like the idea of Simple Saturdays, mind if I steal that one?
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I’m probably not the first person to come up with the idea of Simple Saturdays, so help yourself!
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