Some Simple Things I Find Very Satisfying

Really good measuring cups.

Clean sheets.

A bowl of pasta with butter and a dash of salt.

My grandmother and my daughter laughing together.

Potholders that have not yet been burned and stained.

When my kids leave for school.

When they come back home again.

The sound of wind chimes.

Flannel.

Ken's Sweet Vidalia Onion salad dressing. 

The sound of a boiling pot.

An empty dishwasher.

My cold feet pressed against my warm husband (though I doubt he finds it quite as satisfying).

A good rainstorm.

The end of a good rainstorm.

What about you?

Comments

[Grandma Rosie]

Warm Childhood memories
Soft Kittens
Children's laughter
Fresh turned soil
The buzzing of my honeybees at work
Vintage aprons
Baby chicks in the hen house
Texas sunsets
A book, a chair and a spring day

[mzzterry]

summer rain.
planting flowers.
watching the birds & squirrels at feeders.
fresh laundry.
the smell of a clean bathroom.
laughter. especially a good belly laugh.
fresh berries.
watching any children perform anything!
a good hug.
pajama pants.

[Beckie]

A quiet sleeping husband (he's a snorer) and a quiet sleeping cat (the one is a snorer too)
The smell of freshly cut grass
My Banana Bay Candle
Grilling
Clean Kitchen Sink
The smell of my shampoo and conditioner (I use Curlife and I can smell watermelon in it)
LUSH products

[Photochick]

Family time and prayer together
Keeping close with friends forever

Photographs and memories
Livia - my lil sweet pea

Hot chocolate when the weather's cool
And summertimes spent by the pool

My Momma's favorite Yankee candles
A walk upon the beach in sandals

Pictures hung upon the walls
Unexpected fun phone calls

The freshness after summer rains
Secluded, shady one-car lanes

Homemade ice cream, sweet iced tea
Vacations spent out by the sea

Grins & giggles, baby's chatter
Fresh baked cakes and cookie batter

Hugs and cuddles, lots of love
Having strength through God above

My parents' garden and their flowers
Spending time with them for hours

Sports and chocolate, classic rock
Collectables, grandfather clocks

Cows and kittens, farmyard fun
Outside in the summer sun

Stories passed down through the years
Smiles and laughter, joy and tears

Photography and editing pics -
My favorite ways to my kicks!

[Diana]

"My cold feet pressed against my warm husband (though I doubt he finds it quite as satisfying)."

I *know* mine doesn't find it even remotely as satisfying as I do. But oh, do I!

[Laurie]

The sound of birds singing in the morning.
Freshly mowed grass.
The sound of rain on the roof.
Thunderstorms.
And rainbows.
A full moon.
A clean kitchen.
Hugs.
And kisses.
And lots of "I love you's"

[Mandy]

Seeing my inbox FULL
The smell of my linen closet
A minty fresh toilet
Crisp sheets
A nap w/ a light quilt on a sunny day
Black & white pictures
Sand in my toes
Craft projects using toilet paper rolls
Getting the mail
Planning a vacation - it's almost more fun than going.

[Elizabeth]

My house, gardens and warm, glowing windows in the twilight
My red poppies and white daisies
Sitting on my porch with friends
My two children
Their father
Our dog

[Ann @ Holy Experience]

the flake of Granny's pastry

the pop of old mason jars opening up sealed sweet

scooping pulpy squash out of warm skins

leaves, gilded and red, caught by wet windshields

the roll of a ripe apple falling into an open hand

the tart sweet of still sun-warm apple

apples slices with raisins in morning oatmeal

the endless stream of jokes that boys' punctuate our meals, our comings and our goings

little boys with endearing toothless smiles

little boys who smell like grease and their Dad

"Can I pour a cup of flour, Mom?

large moon rising, a pearl

pungent, earthy aroma of the deep of the woods

the pale pink of magnolias in bloom

the glassy stillness of the pond under the willow tree, hanging motionless

the whistle of the wind through the pickup truck windows

the squeak of corn planter plates turning in the soil, crop going down

the fragrance of lilacs drifting in open windows

the swallow perched on the weathered birdhouse at lane's end

little piddles in the potty...cheers all around!

massive bouquets of dandelions held up in pudgy hands

It's all gift!
Thank you, Shannon....
Ann

[chocolatechic]

~warm towels fresh off the line

~a hug from my children

~picking produce out of your own garden

~finding a great deal at the store

~home made bread

~my children dusting my living room

~my bed after a hard day of work

[Hallie]

PRADA BAGS

COACH BAGS

Caribbean vacations

Foot massages

Chocolate

Shopping

Weekends

Pina Colodas

Good friends

Hallie :)
http://wonderfulworldofweiners.blogspot.com/

[kate]

- bare feet and wet sand
- small patches of winter sunlight on a cold floor
- fresh flowers
- the contented cluck of chickens in the yard
- silence
- noisy laughter and giggling
- getting dirty and then clean again
- crinkled eyes smiling at me

[Staci at Writing and Living]

Walking barefoot across a newly mopped kitchen floor (after it dries, of course).

[suburbancorrespondent]

Raindrops on roses, and whiskers on kittens;
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens...

Oh, wait, someone's said that already...

[brandiandboys]

clean sheet
empty laundry baskets
spooning with my husband
hearing my kids laugh together
spring
swimming pools in summer
fresh flowers
diet dr. pepper
homemade cake frosting
organization

[Amy]

My kids playing and laughing together.
Meteor showers.
A shower (the kind with water and shampoo!) without any interruptions.
When I'm making dinner and everything's ready at the same time.
Farmers' Markets.
Reading something above the 6th grade level.
Festivals and fairs, especially with my kids.
A clean car.
A clean bathroom.
Basically, a clean anything, for the .57 seconds that it lasts.
A cold drink and a nice breeze on a hot day.
A roaring fire and a cup of cocoa on a cold day.
Watching my kids figure out something new.
Surprises.

Thanks for helping me refocus this morning. I needed to think about the good stuff in life.

Amy @ http://prettybabies.blogspot.com

[Dawn W]

Bare feet in the sand.
The gentle rocking of a boat in the ocean.
My garden in bloom.
My 12 year old daughter climbing into bed with me in the morning for a quick 5-minute snuggle. (I fear it won't happen much longer.)
A warm, purring cat on my lap.
A thunderstorm.
The smell of the air right after a thunderstorm.
Friday evening with all my kids at home. (It's happening less and less, with teens.)
Spooning with my husband.
Clean sheets.
Sleeping with the windows open.
The smell of bread baking.

[Leigh]

Fresh sheets with freshly shaved legs.

My snoring cats.

The warm tapioca pudding from Tup Tim's Thai restaurant in Ann Arbor, MI.

Puppy yawns (but not puppy breath!).

Rainy afternoons that are good for napping, knitting, or reading.

The way my niece, Emma, curls up and sleeps on me.

The crinkle in the nose of my friend's son, Austin, when he laughs.

Big, fluffy bath towels.

Bare feet on grass.

My boyfriend breathing on my neck while he sleeps.

Sunny, windows down, tunes cranked while driving kind of days.

A good bottle of red.

Some good, juicy girl chat.

The sounds of laughter and cooking in my kitchen. My kitchen used to be my grandma's kitchen, so it reminds me of our endless family dinners.

The smell of burning tires on asphalt at the drag strip.

My boyfriend's laugh.

Songs that bring back good memories.

The way my cousin and I snort when we laugh.

The fact that I know I make my dad proud.

How when my boyfriend and I sleep, we always have to be touching. It might only be a foot up against a leg, or an arm up against a back, but we always have to touch.

Non-smoking restaurants and bars.

Fresh tomatoes out of the garden with fresh mozzarella.

Being able to master cooking just about gluten free anything.

Long rides on the motorcycle on winding roads.

Okay...I think I'm done. :)

[Marie]

Clean sheets

Warm spring days

Planting flowers with my son

Family time

My ice cold feet on Dh's warm legs (glad to know I am not the only wife that does this)

[Melanie]

A clean house

The beach right after a hurricane- the calm is amazing. No waves. Lots of shells.

Using a towel right out of the dryer

The scent of a baby's breath when they are sleeping

Having my hair washed at the salon

Playing in the dirt

[Annabelle]

Hugs from my children.
Kisses from my children.
A hot cup of coffee on a cold day.
A warm fire on a very cold day.
Smile from a passing stranger.
A mother talking to her newborn child.
A hug/kiss from my husband.
A surprise phone call from family.
Watching my dad interact with my children.
Watching my mom be just as silly as the kids.
Bread baking

[Activities Coordinator]

Wait. You have pot holders that aren't stained and burned? Wow!

I'll get back to you with the list.

[Julie aka Multitasking Mama]

I posted mine on my blog.
http://gloriana.wordpress.com/2008/05/13/simple-satisfying-things/

[Diane]

I just want say "um-hmm" to your list. Lyrical and poetic and enjoyable. Um-hmm.

[kelly]

I love:

A rainy or snowy day

Being curled up with a great book

Having my kids snuggled up with me as I read to them

My cat on my lap

An ice cold diet coke

A good sermon

A freshly mowed yard

When all the laundry is caught up

Kelly S.

[rrmama]

My kids right out of their bath
Warm clothes out of the dryer
My husband and boys laughing
A clean bathroom
Better, a clean house!
Planting spring flowers in the backyard with the boys
Looking at my yard after we have mowed the grass
A clean car
Spending quite time with my husband
Snuggling with my boys
Going on family vacations
Watching my boys play baseball
Watching the Houston Astros
Eating dinner as a family at the table
Hanging out with friends
Taking a nap

[Minnesotamom]

My baby's soft cheeks

My "blankie"

Hot oatmeal in the morning

A sunrise

Blooming trees in the spring

[Beth]

I LOVE Ken's Sweet Vidalia Onion salad dressing! It is the best ever!!

I also like:
going to Disney World
the sound of rain
sleeping late
a clean house (ha!)
watching Lost
reading a new book
time alone with my husband

[Katie Gillet]

Planning 4th of July
Games with DH and BIL
Familiar books

[pam]

clean sheets put on by someone else EVERYDAY would be glorious!

[Mary Wiedenhaupt]

The first Spring flowers after a hard winter
The sound of my grandchildren on the phone
Seeing my daughter's name pop up on instant messaging
My toddy maker coffee with Splenda and cream in the morning
My husband's hugs and kisses

[fern]

a perfectly quiet house
a home filled with laughter
newborn baby feet and tushies
the faint smell of chlorine beach
rocking a baby or toddler in a rocking chair
dandelions crushed and wilted by little fingers
folk songs
hebrew folk songs
young children singing hebrew folk songs
my friends who just "get it"
talking about old times with my family
meeting new/long lost family members
a blessing or prayer that says just what I need to hear
a baby nuzzled into my neck

[Cindy O.]

Watching my daughter and son pray.
Snotty kisses from my kids.
Grubby dandelions my kids pick for me.
"I love you" from someone I love.
Peace of God surrounding me.
Paycheck in hand.
Visiting Walmart with money in my checking account.
Smell of baby powder.
Knowing Heaven awaits me.
Chocolate ice cream.
Clothes that are TOO big!

[Karen (Simply A Musing Blog)]

lavender sheets

flowerbeds void of weeds

a clean car - inside and out

freshly polished toenails

the sound of my children laughing

the smell of freshly brewed coffee

the end of the homeschooling year

a nap in a cool place on a hot day

fresh peach cobbler

sweet surprises from my husband

[Liss]

Coming home to a roast in the slowcooker.

Sunday afternoon naps.

My organized pantry.

Clean laundry smells.

When a crisp breezy day interrupts Houston's summer heat.

My goodbye kiss when my husband leaves for work.

Nursing my sweet month-old daughter.

Quoting movie lines with my best friend at the same time, and cracking up.

[Kansas Mom]

Good knives - especially a boning knife! Cooking dinner is a whole new experience, even over a year after I bought this knife for my husband one Christmas!

[Snowbird]

Rain on a tin roof

Waves gently lapping on the shore

The noises a new baby makes

Petting a cat

Watching a campfire

[Terri]

Windchimes

Distant thunder

My grandson singing to himself

My daughter's laugh

My husband's smile

A smooth crochet hook and a new skein of yarn

The smell of new crayons

The song of the sparrows

A cat's purr

Ice-cold sweet tea

Terri

[kj]

Bedtime stories and snuggles with my little one
Clean, folded laundry
Fabric Softener
Clean everything
Sunlight and fresh air
A walk
Organized closets
Cinnamon Raisin Toast with Butter
Fresh lemonade

[Molly B]

The smell of my sons' heads - clean or dirty (but not really dirty)

Flowers I planted being happy in their new spot

Open window, cool night, warm blanket, clean sheets

Sitting on the back steps watching the boys playing after school

Sitting on the front porch in the summer, watching fireflies : )

[Superchikk]

Fresh snow with no footprints in it
A clean house with TIME left to spare
A long soak in my tub - without being bothered
A beautiful, warm day with a book
Afternoon thunderstorms
Sleeping while it's raining
A clean dog
A clean baby boy
A Cherry-Vanilla Coke from Sonic

[Denise]

the first Monday of summer break
laughter at the dinner table
wine on the dinner table
indoor plumbing
a week's menu planned and purchased
brand new peanut butter jar
clean sheets
french pedicures
freshly scrubbed tub
letter from my grandma
comments on my blog :-)

[Stretch Mark Mama]

All smells for me:

Freshly sharpened pencils
PlayDoh
Scotch Tape ("Scotch Tape?? What's up??")

[Connie]

my husband's voice

hearing my son read out loud

a phone call from my daughter in college

a cool and sunny spring day

talking with friends before and after church

memories of our golden retriever, Daisy

climbing into a bed with clean sheets and warm blankets

[Emily]

The vaccum lines across the carpet.
Watching the chickies chase one another across the lawn.
Digging in the garden.
Finishing a good, long book.
The smell of cookies baking.
Having a child ask me to pray with them.
Crawling into bed after my hubby and finding the sheets already warmed.
Watching the sun set over the mountains from our bedroom window or deck.
Driving into the small town I grew up in and feeling overwhelming nostalgia.
My sisters.

[katy (aka funny girl)]

Sonic happy hour - large diet coke for 87 cents!

An enchilada platter and a margarita with sangria, no salt

Slightly undercooked chocolate chip cookies

(it seems I'm hungry...)

A great playlist on my iPod

A "top-down" day for the convertible

COMMENTS!! :-)

[jennielynn]

The smell of sun-warmed tomato plants
The sight of my eldest reading to her siblings
A long, laughter-filled phone call with Jenny
The feel of my children snuggled up next to me.
My husband's shoulder
A long float in a cool pool
A big glass of iced tea with just a splash of amaretto
The end of a good book
A day with no obligations and endless possibilities
A warm fire on a cold night
Fresh sheets
The smell of baking bread

What a lovely post. Thank you!

[susanne]

Definitely clean sheets.
The first cup of coffee in the morning.
A heart to heart chat with my best friend.
Listening to worship music.
A hug from my teenagers.
Compliments on my cooking from my family.
Watching and listening to water sprinklers.
Walking in the rain.
Tangerine or orange hand lotions.
A freshly mowed lawn.
A clean kitchen.
Standing in the shower.
A good massage.
Finishing a good book.

[Susan G.]

My unborn baby having the hiccups.

A brand new book.

Watching my 4 year old push her baby doll in her stroller and showing everyone her "new baby."

Warm chocolate chip cookies.

My eight year olds' stories.

My husband's laugh.

Watching my ten year old son play with his four year old sister.

Hearing my six year old read a book.

Inviting Shannon to come visit in Massachusetts and taking her to Ken's Steakhouse for some of that salad dressing. :)

[Lyric]

long hot shower with scented soap
fresh sheets on the bed
candlelight in every room
soft music
my grandson's laughter
my children's smiles
the sound of rain
freshly mopped floors
perfect pillows
fluffy comforter
a good DVD
a Sunday afternoon nap
new slippers
a good book
soft conversation with my daughter
just to name a few... :)

[Kelly @ Love Well]

I actually wrote one of my very first blog posts ever about this. There are so many simple things for while I'm thankful.

[Beth @ A Quest for Relevance]

A hot cup of coffee
A sleeping baby on my shoulder
Listening to the rain
Heat (I'm always cold!)
A quiet house
My kids playing together (happily!)
An empty kitchen sink
That sweet look from my husband
Holding his hand in church
Finally writing out something that's been trapped in my brain
Knitting
Becoming keenly aware of God's presence in an unexpected way

Wow, this list could get quite long....

[Christa @ No End in Site]

Freshly cut grass
Clean sheets
Sticky toddler kisses
Newborn baby scent

[Jen]

My husband coming home and giving me the first hug.
Sitting on my screened in porch with a cup of coffee.
A new library book.
Homemade mashed potatoes.
A drawer full of clean dishtowels.
Doing a week's worth of grocery shopping in one day.
Cuddling with my daughter after her bath.

[BethanySue]

Love that onion dressing too....must be an Arky thing?

[Lindsey]

laughter from my children.

[HeresTheDiehl]

the laughter of my husband and our boys

new socks

dr. pepper, from the fountain

a full pantry

a glass of riesling

clean sheets

prayer time, when the boys improvise

[Sincerely Anna]

Loved your list - I posted my list on my blog.

[Shauna]

*the smell of the rain coming
*goosebumps (but not from when you are cold)
*a really cold bedroom with really warm blankets on your bed (and not having to get out of that bed)
*a child falling asleep in your arms

****** these are a few of my favorite things....

[Faerylandmom]

Baby sneezes.
Warm towels from the dryer.
The smell of rain.
Pot holders that are almost too worn out to use. (no offense, LOL)
A clean kitchen.
Little girl giggles.
Toothpaste breath.
Having lots of people in my house.

[Christine]

Tiny green tomatoes on my plants..the anticipation of what's to come!

Crayon drawings from my four year old

New words from my two year old

A really great praise song

An empty trash can I didn't have to take outside

Fresh sheets

A long bath

Home cooking

A big glass of strong, unsweet tea with a splash of lemon

Kisses from hubs as he leaves way too early in the morning

Tiny girls curled up beside me in bed

[Julie Anne]

Kisses from a 3 year old
"I love yous" from a 4 year old
Hugs from a 20 month old
Smiles from a 4 month old
fresh cut grass
my new swing
SUNSHINE
chocolate milk
Oreos
a good book
enough money to pay all the bills
Praise and worship music
Dunkin Donuts iced coffee
a helping hand
free babysitting
when my husband does the dishes
going to the bathroom all by myself
clean sheets
...

[Julie Anne]

Kisses from a 3 year old
"I love yous" from a 4 year old
Hugs from a 20 month old
Smiles from a 4 month old
fresh cut grass
my new swing
SUNSHINE
chocolate milk
Oreos
a good book
enough money to pay all the bills
Praise and worship music
Dunkin Donuts iced coffee
a helping hand
free babysitting
when my husband does the dishes
going to the bathroom all by myself
clean sheets
...

[Jill]

The first drink of a Diet Coke over ice

[Julie Anne]

Kisses from a 3 year old
"I love yous" from a 4 year old
Hugs from a 20 month old
Smiles from a 4 month old
fresh cut grass
my new swing
SUNSHINE
chocolate milk
Oreos
a good book
enough money to pay all the bills
Praise and worship music
Dunkin Donuts iced coffee
a helping hand
free babysitting
when my husband does the dishes
going to the bathroom all by myself
clean sheets
...

[Motherhood and Potatoes]

enjoying a good book
holding my daughter to sleep
a soft serve ice cream cone
my daughter's smile and laughter
sitting pool side
a clean house
freshly cut hair that is blown out
soft sheets
cuddling with my husband
a good conversation

[Mary@notbefore7]

Fresh sheets the night I shaved!

[Andrea]

empty laundry baskets
potted lavender on my porch
my baby blowing bubbles
my 6 year old making up songs about Jesus
frozen croissants and cool whip
a warm fire on a cold day
wind chimes
a nap
a good book
my soft blanket
chocolate
my husband whistling
finding lost socks

[April]

Long walks on warm days.

Picnics

Riding at the front of a boat.

Opening the windows after a loooong winter.

Candle flames

Baby smiles

Hugs and cuddles from groggy children.

The sounds of my daughter in the tub

parents that understand that sometimes a mom needs time off for no specific reason.

Kids throwing rocks into puddles, just to see the splash.

[Betsy]

the smell of rain
warm towels
sleeping in
lying on a sunny beach with a good book
children's laughter
an empty laundry basket
coke
vine ripe tomatoes
hydrangeas
trips to NYC
hanging out with my kids
going out to dinner with my husband
good music
an open schedule...nothing on my to do list
a clean house

[april]

Worms and weeds as presents(most of the time, together)

The kids laughing

Listening to Baby Girl squeal as her brother blows bubble for her

flannel sheets

a feather pillow

a hot bath

a good back scratch

my cat purring on top of my head at night

the kids, ages 11, 8, and 16 months playing together

flip flops and capris

warm sand and a cool ocean

a tall glass of ice tea

or if the kids are gone, a cold margherita

bread baking

the smell of coffee

The smell of Baby Girl's hair after a bath

watching the kid's sleep

[LeeAnn (AKA FrazzMom)]

Blowing bubbles with African children

A clean house

Date night with hubby

Seeing my children being happy

Knowing my children are becoming good, responsible people

iPods

An afternoon spent having coffee with a good friend

Dinner out (no cooking or dishes!)

Camping (not the setup or packing up tho')

Stars on a clear night

Tuesday am Bible Study

Worship music

NIV study Bible

Manicures

Snuggly kitties

[Every Chapter]

I love your list- I made my own over at http://web.mac.com/everychapter I would love to have you visit.

[Texas in Africa]

Our local spring-fed swimming hole on the hottest day of summer.

Broken, poor women who've seen the worst of the world singing on a Sunday morning in the Congo

[Genny]

Long hugs.

Movies that make me cry.

Books I don't want to put down.

Sunrises.

Sunsets.

Music that touches my soul.

[Genny]

Oh gosh, how could I forget to add this one in my last omment...

A good cup of coffee!

Genny
www.mycup2yours.com

[Dani]

Quiet.

[Genevieve]

Swimming in the ocean.

Walking home after a swim- skin shining and that sweet salty smell of the ocean lingering on me.

Cuddling under the sheets with my husband on cold winter nights.

My mornings- toast with butter and honey and coffee made just right.

Tea made by my husband. He knows exactly how i like it.

Being with my husband. He is my lover and best friend.

The smell of banana bread baking in the oven.

Fresh sheets on the bed.

Reading a good book on the couch, with my feet up and a cool breeze blowing through the house.

A cup of chai at my favourite bookstore cafe.

Big belly laughs.

Talking to my aunties on the phone.

The day before my family arrives to visit me.

That very first sight of my family at the airport, wheeling their bags out, a huge smile on their faces.

Wearing a white sundress in summer.

Spending time with my God.

[Pam]

chocolate....anything chocolate
any Beverly Lewis book
flowering trees
my husband holding my hand
listening to my grandchildren talk
a long ride in Amish countryside
a live concert
holding a new born baby
enjoying a pray life with Christ

[Col @ gigablonde :: things to do in ny when you're [not] dead]

Birds chirping outside your window in the morning
A reeeeally really good hug
A kind word at just the right moment
Apples and peanut butter
Falling asleep to the sound of rain on the roof
Discovering new things
Soft, fluffy blankets
Babies' cheeks
Birthday cake
and ...
A child who has autism unexpectedly connecting with you on some special level ... *THIS* is better than winning the lottery

[Col @ gigablonde :: things to do in ny when you're [not] dead]

Oh and we can't forget this:

Snuggling up with your special someone
Having the bed all to yourself when he leaves for work

[Activities Coordinator]

Simple Things I have Enjoyed Today

My goofy cat getting her head stuck in a cardboard box. (You had to be there.)

My sister called from Korea.

My strawberry jam set.

Raisin Bran for $1.50 a box.

Morning jog with my fourteen year old, even if it did rain.

A nap - two hours!

Earl Grey tea. 1 lump, please.

Watching American Idol with my eleven year old daughter.

Chores done without nagging.

A funny email.

My wind chimes.

My husband cooked dinner AND did the dishes.

An early night.

Have a great tomorrow!

[Worlds Greatest Mommy]

Deep belly laughs from my kids.
The feeling when the PTA meeting I'm conducting is over.
A comment on my blog that connects me to someone.
The fizz from Dr. Pepper right when you open it.
The beauty of red clay dirt.
The smell of lemon-scented mopping solution.
The feel of soft clean sheets on your feet when you fall exhausted into bed.
A phone call or email from someone you miss talking to, but haven't made the time for.

[jen]

Fresh clean sheets on MY bed
An empty kitchen sink
Having nothing on my to-do list
Baking cookies with my girls
Freshly mopped floors
Rainy Saturdays with a good book
Spending Christmas Eve at my parent's house
A fully stocked fridge
Perfectly fluffed pillows on my sofa
Holding hands with my girls at the park
Saturday nights with my family
Floor picnics in front of a good movie

[Gego]

Laughter of GRANDS

Bedtime when they tell their "secret" thoughts

Helping them experience different things

Reading and snuggling on the couch

Lap plopping

Time with each child

Time with their parents - together and individually

Susprises from Gego!

Spoiling children and parents

Anticipation of arrival and nice lonesomeness when they leave

Wild times in the park or pool

Answering questions

Counting my blesings

[toni]

Clean sheets. -> The crisper the better! Yes!

The sound of wind chimes. -> Esp. on warm afternoons.

Flannel. -> Pajamas!

Lovely list! Here's mine:

A clean, shiny floor
Kicking my shoes off by the door after a workday
A mug of hot tea
Fresh flowers
A kiss on the forehead
Surprise cuddles

[Andrea]

a bleach clean house

a vase of tulips or peonies

kids fresh out of the bath

passing a bakery in the a.m.

a smile from a stranger

digging in the dirt

the bustle of the city when you have nothing to do

fresh sheets

that first baby "kick"

hearing your child say "this is the best day ever"

a new book

[Lynn]

dancing to praise and worship music
Smell of a baby's head
laughing with friends
walking and talking with someone I love
smell of laundry hung outside
a word in season

[pinkcamojeep]

- the smell of a clean babe
- the smell of damp earth
- a shooting star
- hearing the words, "may I help you?"
from one my children
- receiving a card or letter
by snail mail
- fresh vegetables from my garden
- a fresh, french manicure
(happens once a year, tops, for me!)
- running two miles without pain
- blue birds, indigo buntings, summer tanagers & yellow warblers
- John & Cleve in the morning on WAFJ(.com)
- finding something at a yard sale that
I prayed for before I left home
- and I am always amazed by beautiful clear blue and turquoise ocean water. I've only seen it in the Bahamas and the Florida panhandle. The one question I'd like to ask God is how He made some of the beaches/oceans SO beautiful

[Elaine]

My dishwasher is only empty for about .23 seconds before more dirties go in. May I ask how you manage that one? Just curious. Wonderful list. Making my own in my head right now... : )

[Debra]

Reading a good book (or a good blog!)

Hearing from my 20 year old son

Listening to my kids laugh together

My roses blooming

My sweet dog ~ Max

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