Sunday, May 18, 2014

Joy

Life offers us lots of simple pleasures.


  • The feeling of accomplishment when you cook a nutritious meal for your children and they actually like it.
  • Seeing the goofy smile on your sons' faces when one of their favorite songs starts to play and they dance their hearts out.
  • The plea for one more kiss good night (even if it is to delay bedtime just a little longer). 
  • Crossing a finish line ... and cutting at least a few seconds from your time.
  • The taste of a perfect cup of coffee. 
  • The sip of a delectable wine. 
  • Laughter shared with friends - especially laughter that can't be held in. 
  • Being surrounded by family who love you, who give you small and big gifts because they appreciate who you are.
  • Getting a compliment when you work your arse off, so it feels even more fulfilling.
  • Reading a really good book, curled up in a blanket. 
  • Sitting outside with your boys as they chase bubbles in the wind. 
  • Planting a garden and cultivating a healthy approach to life in your children. 
The list goes on and on ... each day I am eternally grateful for the precious gifts that I have to look forward to each and every day. 

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