Even after all this time.
The Sun never says to the Earth, “you owe me“.
Look what happens with a love like that.
It lights up the WHOLE sky.
Lately I’ve been trying my hardest to appreciate the little things. Little moments, little words. The power of words is amazing, a single sentence can break your heart or completely lift you up. But for every negative word I’ve heard about myself or my loved ones, there are newer, sweeter words being spoken every day by two small, precious voices that wipe the rest away.
As you get older, it gets harder to forget. I’m a sensitive soul who has alway been fragile. I want to fix everything, to keep everything tidy and neatly organized in my heart. But as you know, sometimes that isn’t possible. Not everyone will like you, and if you spend your whole life trying to get everyone to like you – you’ll be giving up something extremely important – your own happiness.
Instead, focus on what you have. Focus on the little moments in your day that bring a smile to your face. List what is important, list what you enjoy, and check those things off as often as possible. Because it’s not happy people who are grateful, it’s grateful people that are happy.
Here’s my Happy List:
Wyatt, singing and dancing to Lion King.
Levi, crawling towards me and softly saying “momma”.
William, holding me each night.
Work, being challenged and being appreciated.
Home, clearing out the clutter and making room for the important things.
Health, drafting plans for a healthier 2015.
Others, spending time with those who support, love, and encourage.
Christmas, getting a real tree, decorating, crafting, baking with my family.
Listening, taking the time to really listen.
What’s on YOUR happy list?
My daughter makes my heart sing.
She is so beautiful, and you are such a good momma. <3
You.
What adorable children!
What makes me happy? My boyfriend. This past week has been insane with school and he’s really stepped up to help out with making dinner and not getting upset when I sleep through my alarm and his breakfast is late. He has been giving me extra hugs and this morning he cuddled with me for three hours to help me feel better when he had a project he wanted to be working on. He’s full of rough edges, but when it counts he’s wonderful. He makes me very happy and I’m very thankful for him.
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand , my cat. Can’t forget the kitty. Her cuddles and purrs and silly antics make me happy, too.
I’m so grateful for my health, and I cannot wait to see my family at Christmas! (10+ hour flight!!)
My goodness, 10 hours?! It will be worth it though! Happy Holidays! ๐
I am grateful for everything I have in my life. From the good things to the annoying things in life. ๐
You sound like my long lost sister (if I had one)! I am the same way, sometimes I lose myself taking care of the kids, family, everything else! I’m grateful to have my health, and the support of my family!
Your family is adorable! I love your tree–it’s so colorful. ๐ What amazing moments to be grateful for!
I LOVE that quote! I just put it in a card to my husband this past week in fact! I’m so thankful for him and for our daughter and for the baby boy growing in my belly! Thanks for sharing!
Today’s Happy List is being able to spend another wonderful Christmas with my college friends. So grateful we kept this tradition for many years that even now all our children are enjoying this annual get together. Thank you for your post. It allowed me to contemplate for a moment what simple thing I am grateful for :).
Your babies are SO cute!! <3
My boys make me happy too <3
My happy list is my growing healthy baby boy.
My family is definitely on the top of my list, followed by traveling, dance parties, and good food ๐ Loved this post!
Beautiful post and your boys are so precious!!
Great post! My son is definitely my world so I am very grateful for him and my supportive husband who deals with all of my crazy blogging journeys
My husband and friends who support me in all my crazy adventures.
i love your little snow globe!!
This is so precious! May you always be blessed and may we always have an attitude of gratitude! am all about that. You have such a precious family!!! ^_^
LOVELY POST! I am thankful for my family and friends, and that I will get to see them in just a few days…
I’m really thankful for my boyfriend. He’s always supportive of me, in good times and bad, and drops everything if I need him. <3
I’m grateful for a warm home to lay my head in, nutritious food to eat, and loving family and friends. ๐
I’m super thankful for my husband most of all, he is always so sweet and kind and truly my best friend. This was such a great post it’s really great to take time and think about these things.