Finding the Joy in Simple Things

by juliannsmom on 11-25-2009 08:51 PM - last edited on 11-28-2009 01:49 PM (565 Views)

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My 16 month old daughter absolutely and completely delights in the little things:

• feeling cool wind in her face when I drive with the window partially open,
• unraveling a roll of toilet paper,
• tasting chocolate,
• listening to my husband and I sing “On Top of Spaghetti” in unison,
• seeing a flock of birds fly by
• watching a flame dance in a burning candle
• finding a fallen leaf on the ground,
• and watching other children play.

She finds such joy with the discovery of all the shapes, colors and sounds that the world offers to her in a thousand different ways, every single day.

So this year, I’m thankful for the gift of being able to see happiness and joy in its purest forms found in the little moments and simpler experiences of life and most especially for my little one that’s blessed us with this gift.


Comments
by kkb8h0 on 11-26-2009 10:21 AM

This is beautiful!!  Placed a smile on my face and a warmth in my heart.  Thank you for sharing.

by entiechristine on 11-28-2009 09:44 AM

Good Luck, Juliann's Mom!  Love the picture - soooo cute!

by bst7297697 on 11-30-2009 10:55 AM

Good Luck! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you!

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