+ when parker gives me a huge hey-mom-i-missed-you smile when i go to get him after a nap
+ when steve randomly buys me a vogue magazine for road trip reading
+ when i get a card in the mail (the real mail!)
+ when i get vacuuming done and can see no gracie-hair on the floor (which lasts about five minutes)
+ when i plan and execute dinners before 6:00 at night
+ when william comes down in the morning genuinely psyched to see parker and me in the computer room
+ when lindsey makes up songs complete with lyrics and sings them to me
+ when i have plans, fun ones, to look forward to
+ when i discover that i’ll see my family five of the next six months
+ when steve and i have a romantic evening without even leaving the house
+ when a nail polish job lasts more than a few days (hours, let’s be serious) without chipping
so agreed. especially the surprise magazine buying and romantic evening bits. you seem to have a good one 🙂
Totally agreed. It's the small things that build a great life.
i am SUCH a believer in the little things, and that's what my blog is called!!
these little bits and pieces are what make life truly beautiful! you should stop by sometime 🙂
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So true! Loved this happy post 🙂
that william, i tell ya. he's the sweetest.
I love cards in the mail too 🙂
I could not agree more.
agreed. especially about the cards and nails. if there's a secret to get nail polish to last, it needs to be shared with the world.
agreed.life with kids…i think I am in for a reality check;)
Totally agree! The little things are definitely the BEST things!
It's totally the little things. I don't even have kids and i consider it a triumph if i have dinner ready by 6 🙂
Have you tried a shellac manicure? Supposed to last longer.
Loved this list.
Agreed. Especially the nail polish job. 😉
Love these! I can relate to the nail job not lasting. It's just not in the cards for my hands 🙂 also hooray for the feeling of accomplishment that follows putting dinner on the table at a decent hour when you've made sure you have everything ready! I love that feeling as I'm sure you do
Agreed! And getting real mail is such a thrill!
agreed. be prepared for my questions (one day) about how you get dinner together for that many kiddos before 6pm. i can barely do that for myself, by myself. high five, buddy
Definitely … love the little things in life and there is absolutely nothing better than a little person who is genuinely happy to see you!
It lights up the world:)
As for nail polish – win if it lasts more than a day!
Great post!!
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Agreed! Little things like my little one yelling "Burrito!" at the top of her lungs when she sees me bringing it to the dinner table. So much joy for both of us! 🙂
Have you tried Shellac? When I get those, they're instantly dry and last 2 weeks or longer! Amazing!
agreed.
chipped nail polish turns me into a scary person
Cheers to the little things 🙂
SO agreed.
And can I just say that nothing makes me happier than when my husband surprises me with a mag during a random Costco trip? Vogue gets bonus points.
Happy Weekend! xo
absolutely, 100% agree. it IS the little things!
Agreed.
BAH. I love that WILLIAM!
AGREED.
I hear you on the nail polish. It's like a fun little gift from the universe. 🙂