Yesterday after hanging one of my six year olds art masterpieces on the wall, it brought a huge smile to my face.
I remembered how great the little things in life can be, how much joy they can bring us if we take the time to let them and how we should never take them for granted.
Here are a few others that brought a smile to my face.
- Watching my eight year old model and laugh while trying on hats for “Crazy Hat Day” at school. Then sleeping in the one she chose.
- Hearing my two year old just before falling asleep in her crib, “Mommy, I don’t need rest. It’s obvious.”
- Eating a bowl of caramel-cashew-toffee-crunch ice cream (President’s Choice) and not because I was celebrating something….just because.
- Having a “Who can draw the best Lorax?” contest with my six year old who won handily. I am still waiting to hear the results of my formal protest as the panel of judges (Daddy) seemed awfully biased.
- Hanna randomly guessing the correct answer on her math homework question (division) and beaming from ear to ear.
- Playing the card game “war” with Ellie and having her still refer to the two jokers as “jogos.”
- Picking up Hanna from school and watching her twirl her baby sister around before excitedly saying, “Oh Mom, you have GOT to hear this!”
- Making a huge circle on the driveway with sidewalk chalk and filling it all in with colour.
- Watching the girls react to a “Spring” weather report knowing this means they can soon start making lawn signs that say, “Slow down! Turtle Crossing.”
I’m leaving #10 blank.
What are some of your favourite “littles” that make you smile?
