I've been trying to eliminate some stress and anxiety in my life by slowing down to take in the simple things...
Simple things make me happy. Simple things like
Baby sighs
and baby thighs
Story times with G and being silly to see how hard I can make him giggle
Letting the kids be kids by playing in mud puddles and getting filthy in the sand box filled with rain water
Spontaneous Picnics in the park
Watching my husband be the best daddy ever
rocking baby
singing lullabys to baby
playing cards with Wy-diggity
chatting on the phone without looking at the time
walks with family or friends
drives in the country to see the corn being harvested and the trees starting to change
sitting in the sunshine
pumpkin spice lattes
It's amazing what can put a smile on your face when you turn off the tv, put down the cell phones and take it all in. I'm sure there's so many more I can come up with. But for now I'm going to sign off and take in more of life's simple things. And thank God I can slow down to appreciate them today.
You are so right, Brenda. I really need to follow your lead and just unplug for awhile!!
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