things i love:
1. good hair days
2. the fire pit we got steve for his birthday
3. the game we played around it
it started tame and got hilarious.
the idea was to say things you liked about each other.
me to lindsey: “i love how much you laugh.”
her to me: “i love how it’s easy to talk to you.”
and then…
her to me: “i love how my hair always looks better than yours.”
me to her: “i love it when you go to bed each night.”
we were dyyyying.
4. this whole shop
3. how serious parker takes working outside along his dad
4. my morning coffee whisked with some butter and cinnamon
5. this sweater, so much. and this gorgeous jacket too.
6. reading a good book
7. when i have the energy to tackle the day and feel accomplished
8. friends who just get you
9. being a mom
10. dreaming of a bundled baby, hot chocolate, snow
11. this video of jimmy and bradley cooper unable to stop laughing (the best when that happens)
12. cereal at night
13. toast with almond butter slathered on it and then a drizzle of honey
14. passports (they just hold so much promise, you know?)
15. fleece lined pants for little kids
16. felt balls; the options are endless!
17. a clean home. so much love for that.
18. writing long letters to faraway friends with uniball pens (william got me hooked)
19. a stocked refrigerator and pantry
20. and… YOU. seriously, thanks for reading, always.
can you tell me some things you love?
there’s too much crap in the world.
let’s share the good news.
i’m sending some of these–reader’s choice–to the person with the best answer.
(they’re legit from me, this isn’t a sponsor post of any kind!)
(u.s. only… sorry!)
update: shelley smucker wins the felt balls! woohoo!
the way my belly is growing with baby #2.
The crackly, crisp early-morning smell of fall outside with the colorful yet chilly looking leaves that make you glad you've got a huge mug of steaming coffee in your hands and a sleeping cat by your side.
When you're running late and catch all the green lights. The sound my baby makes when he's 'singing' himself to sleep. Having a boy old enough to tell genuinely funny, make me laugh, jokes. Having my daughter at the age where she goes nowhere without an armful of her favorites accompanying her ( her punk bear, a Lego girl, a schliech doggy and usually quite a few beautiful pieces of jewelry). Fresh bakery coming out of the oven. A stocked kitchen. Watching the leaves change out my window. Christmas shopping for the ones I love.
the way (last night) my son wouldn't sleep unless i was there and his little two-year-old hand was wrapped around my index finger. melt my heart.
the smell of fall when walking into the city on a crisp day
a glass of wine after the little man is asleep
spooning (always)
a fried egg on toast
a surprising new book that you can't put down
hot coffee with cream yummmmmm
1. Fall weather with a hint of early winter in the mornings.
2. Parenthood binge while my hubby is out of town for work (the only perk about him leaving!).
3. Holding a hot cup of coffee in your hands first thing in the morning.
4. Polkadots. Anything with polkadots are my favorite.
5. This wonderful blogging land where we can share our lives and the many things that make it happy.
-Cassie
http://www.livingoncloud9ine.blogspot.com
Oh i love this! I love being able to look back on my time in a long distance relationship and think about how we made it through! We're three weeks into living with eachother (in the same city!) now and it's just so crazy to think that at one point we went months without seeing eachothers faces, holding hands, or even going on dates. It certainly makes you thankful for each and every little thing you get to do now.
I also love: hersheys kisses at 8am (judge away!), warm sunshine on a cool day, and opening my door to find a package outside.
Love your list. I agree with so many of yours. A clean house – amen!!
I LOVE the moment the door is opened when I pick my daughter up after I finish work. Her cheeky grin lights up her whole face and her reaching for me. Best ever.
– That feeling you get when you wake up, check the time and realize you can sleep longer.
– Cool days under a blanket with hot chocolate
– Hearing this baby's heartbeat after two miscarriages this year (could not contain my tears!)
– Knowing you don't have to make dinner
Congrats Emily on your pregnancy! I also had two miscarriages prior to the one growing in my belly and hearing the heartbeat after that is always the best 🙂
Congrats to both of you 🙂
chiming in to say the same! congratulations to the both of you!!!! gosh, what incredible news! wishing you healthy/happy pregnancies!!!
I love that the 5 year old english bulldog that my fiance and I rescued in March finally feels happy and secure with us and, in my opinion, loves us to the point where she tries to run out the door after us if we try and leave. We then sometimes end up jogging after her as she waddles down the hall to the elevators, so excited to be going with us.
What a great list! (and fun giveaway, too!)
I love:
– Mail delivery
– paying bills online (like instant gratification!)
– reading books with my little girls under a big blanket
– sunny fall days
– snuggling in bed with my family before we get up for breakfast
– maternity jeans!
1. baby kicks reminding me that I'm gaining the title of 'mommy' in two short months
2. a husband that realizes that working full time and growing a baby full time is exhausting and offers to make dinner every night
3. a family supportive of our choice to live overseas
4. blogs that help me to know that being a mom is probably the coolest thing i'll ever do
5. the arms reach mini arc co sleeper i'm about to order
6. gender neutral everything…bring on the beige and gray
7. living somewhere with fall colors for the first time in my life (AZ native right here)
8. making someone laugh a full, unconstrained laugh when they least expect it
9. carnation instant breakfast mix, because what better way to get your nutrients than by drinking chocolate milk?
10. simple, often DIY, decor for the entire home, especially in the holiday season
as always, thank you for a reason to smile
1. My son has a cute little bum, and I can't help but love it when he lets me make his cheeks "talk" in the alter ego, Glutey S. Maximus.
2. Having an amazing daughter, who asked for items from Tractor Supply for her birthday, rather than go to the mall.
3. A full tank of gas on a chilly morning.
4. Driving down a tree-lined road and seeing the leaves dance their way to the ground.
5. Perfectly cooked crinkle-edge fries.
6. A day with no bills in the mail.
Oh lists, I love:
-lists
-freshly painted nails
-when my kitty initiates cuddles
-clicking with a person you just met
-planning and looking forward to an upcoming trip
-leggings and big sweaters
-good visits with my mom
-the feeling after a good workout
-fall candles and cozy blankets
taking homemade cinnamon rolls to people.
I love family visiting and stories that remind you of where you came from, where you are going, and the strength your family gives you.
Fall leaves, I can't get over it
Friends that get me so much that when I tell them about the soup I made for dinner they offer to trade me some for the soup that they made
Dang salted caramel coconut chips
Listening to my PhD student husband talk about his field of study
Lifting weights
Listening to the Steve Jobs biography on my iPod, it is never lost on me
morning snuggles with my dog.
tea, with a spoonful of my bee's honey.
the anticipation of the holidays.
lighting a new candle.
I love my mini masher for my guac!
I love when I drop the kids to school and we all still like each other. 🙂
I love when my husband does two day old dishes and lets me go to bed a little early.
I love the sunshine, soup and sea salt everything!
watching the smile on my girl as she gets off the bus
the excitement she has from learning how to read
when she calls me momma (melts my heart)
the baby growing in my belly after several miscarriages
homemade pizza
volunteering
adoption
experiencing motherhood with my best friend of 27 years
hiking in the fall
a crockpot full of chili on a cold rainy day
spontaneous weekend family dinners at my parents with my younger sisters
a fresh cut and color
bright red lipstick
1. lists like that, because they focus me on the good things instead of all the crap in the news these days, so I'm answering anyway
2. discovering new series (Nashville), films (We bought a zoo) and music (William Fitzsimmons) because of your blog and the bloggerworld in general
3. planning a trip to my family in italy
4. fresh clean linen
5. a good laugh
6. the: "Well, I think you're not *that* bad as stepmom" from a grumpy teenagerboy
7. sweet potato burritos
8.the sound of the keys in the lock, when my family comes home safe
I apologize if this shows up twice. I pushed publish and my computer crashed, so I'm trying again. Here are a few of my current favorites:
* The way my four year-old puts his sentences together, and his sweet voice. The grammar is incorrect, the words are wrong, but those are my favorite parts because they capture his innocence. And it breaks my heart that he's already starting to correct some of his phrases ("Hold you me" is now "Will you hold me?" So sad.).
* Hearing our bulldog snoring when I wake up in the middle of the night. I find it so comforting knowing he's right now to our bed.
* A green smoothie with the perfect combination of spinach, kale, blueberries, raspberries and honey. Best way to start the day.
* My husband's deep voice. It was one of the first things that drew me to him, and after ten years together I still love the sound of it (well, most days. If I'm honest.).
* Feeling my baby move. Aside from the comfort it provides, I love the intimate connection it creates between the two of us.
yoga, running, wine, naps, surprise treats, loved ones that love me back…and a secret admirer
This posts and the comments make me so happy! I love a good dose of happy in the world right now. Things that are making me happy:
1. Getting pregnant this year, after trying for 7 years!
2. Feeling my baby kick…nobody can prepare you!!
3. Having a happy husband and baby.
4. A clean house with just enough clutter to know we're human!
5. Dreaming of the future, but living in the present.
1. Standing in the backyard early in the morning drinking my coffee and watching my dog run around
2. The tingly feeling you get when you lay in the sun
3. Binge watching shows on Netflix and HBO Go with my husband
4. Being an auntie to so many new babies!
1. Sewing gifts for friends.
2. Taking photos of the Fall leaves.
3. Texts from my niece in college.
4. Baking someone happy.
Watching my three year old Levi sing his little sister Lily, (3 months) a song when I'm not looking and telling her Sweet Dreams and I love you.
I have to say, having your little boy say I love you mama out of nowhere is enough to melt into a puddle on the floor. I love talking to my good friends who are moms, because we can vent about how hectic our lives are, how unappreciated we feel, how hard it is, and then at the end of our conversation we are all teary eyed because we know we love being a mom and adore our kids so much. Quiet mornings when everyone is still asleep. Cups of coffee that can be finished while they are still hot. Chunky sweaters with my baby girl wrapped inside. Making pancakes with my boy. Every day at 5pm when my Husband walks in the door.
I mean this list could go on. Basically being a mom makes you appreciate the little things in life.
So all those little things are the things I love the most.
1. Singing to loud music in my car, solo, on my way to our new house in the country.
2. Hearing one if my daughters call out "this is unbelievable", and hearing the other one tell her sister "I love you" when it's just the two of them and they think no one is listening.
3. This post because it reminds me how many good things there are to smile about.
laughing. friendships that continue to grow and develop when we are far apart, rescue dogs who make life 10x better, honest and consistent and loving boyfriend.
Leaving work on Fridays and knowing I don't need to pump (in a windowless storage room, no less) until the following week. PTL for weekends, i.e. BOOB VACATIONS.
I love these kind of lists. Happy happy! Here are a few things on my current happy list:
1. This sweater: http://bananarepublic.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=51420&vid=1&pid=129698002
2. Fall in New England.
3. Sleepy morning hugs from my boys.
4. Evening welcome-home hugs from my boys.
5. Goodnight hugs from my boys. (You get the drift…)
6. The new Field Report album.
7. Tickets to see Noah Gundersen at The Sinclair Sunday night.
8. Jack O'Lanterns and costumes and little kid Halloween excitement
9. Anticipation of the many milky ways I plan to steal from their bags
10. Phone calls and Skype sessions with my sisters
11. A husband who makes lunches (and adds a surprise piece of chocolate inside)
12. An old house that we've turned into a home
13. Friends who send random texts with songs that remind them of high school (and you)
14. A train ride (solo) into the city (Boston)
15. That morning cup of coffee
16. Homemade pumpkin cookies
17. My son's first piano recital
18. Reading a good book (just finished Defending Jacob and have moved on to Lena Dunham's)
19. Little boys jumping in leaf piles.
20. Dinner conversation with little boys. (SO much more entertaining than your typical dinner conversation!)
1. The unlimited supply of coffee in my office kitchen;
2. New glasses;
3. Shaking my booty in Zumba classes and finding peace in yoga classes;
4. Reading all the things; and
5. Fall TV shows (don't judge:)
1. TJs pumpkin bread mix
2. Baby kicks, nudges and all-out jam sessions in my belly
3. The imagination, enthusiasm and innocence of my toddler
4. Surprise cupcake deliveries from my mom, across the country
5. My husband who made my daughter's awesome robot costume, complete with twinkly lights
6. Snuggly blankets on rainy days
I love your blog and your happiness. I love my family and my friends who are always willing to listen to my bullshit. xx
Warm clean sheets right before I go to bed!
Date night when you haven't had one in a while.
When someone else makes you a really good home cooked meal.
Christmas music
Pumpkin spice candle
Things I Love:
Finding toys hidden in shoes.
New white tee shirts.
Supper clubs.
Handwritten letters.
Stolen kisses on airplanes.
Dreaming up travel plans.
Farmers markets in other cities.
Clean sheets on the bed
Trying a new recipe and having it turn out delicious
Not having to make dinner
Cuddling my little ones til they fall asleep
Fall weather and fall fashion
Eating chocolate after the kids go to bed
Being called mama. It still gets me
Being fully known and fully loved
Dreaming about good (no calories)
Laying on the (clean) bathroom or kitchen floor
The smell of every kind of weather
A new purse
The beach. The beach. The beach.
snuggles from my pup.
the first sip of coffee in the morning.
a clean house.
the 3 minutes after my last load of laundry when everything in the house is clean and put away.
the process of organizing things.
making lists. and then checking items off of said lists.
baking.
going on long walks with my husband with destination in mind.
a fantastic bottle of champagne.
red wine.
traveling.
yoga. Pure Barre. and running.
Fall.
cheesecake.
donuts.
spending an entire day with my husband in pjs watching travel and food shows.
and thinking about things that make me happy 🙂
I LOVE THESE LISTS! haha! My three contributions: inspiring blogs, the last hour of sunlight, and walking out of work on a Friday afternoon! Forgive me if I do a similar post soon…it's just so in keeping with my blog title! Happy Tuesday!
these are a few of my favorite things:
1) t. swift's new album (which I told the guy at target was for "my sister" #noshame). its on endless repeat.
2) throw pillows. they are great. let's all agree we can never have too many.
3) clean sheets. need I say more?
4) lazy sundays with brunch and people I love
5) maxi skirts, chambray shirts, and messy buns.
Love this post! Instant mood brightener!
Things I love:
– Changing into cozy sweatpants and thick socks after work
– Fresh fall air
– Lazy weekend afternoons
– Candles burning
– Leftovers in the fridge
I love reading everyone's lists! How lovely!
Things I love:
the voices of my littles. Please don't grow up, tiny ones!
warm, glazed donuts
pompoms
chubby baby hands
Target
navy blue and gold
stripes
nursing my youngest
finding money in my pocket
fountain Diet Coke
shopping
taking my bra off at the end of the day
a plate of hot wings and a cold beer
being a teacher- Do you know how amazing it is to watch a child learn to read?
love:
post-nap toddler hair & wrinkled bedding imprinted on the face
the occasional rainy day, an excuse not to venture out
cozy knits
hot coffee with honey, though mine is usually cold by the time I get to it
browsing through my favorite shop by myself (usually anthro or my favorite sewing store)
using cloth napkins, they make the simple more beautiful
laundry that is folded AND put away
my little family
The unexpected: chocolate you didn't remember you had, spur-of-the-moment get togethers, and my current big unexpected – surprise baby #7. 🙂
(some) things I love.
+my toddler's morning and post-nap breath
+reading a book snuggled under my fluffy white down comforter
+the baby growing in my belly
+NOT finding out the baby's sex at our big ultrasound next week
+stripes & chambray
+the beach, always
+frozen yogurt
+baking for others
+navy blue & pink
just those cold, slobbery kisses i get from my 7 month old. you know, the kind where they just plant their open mouth anywhere they can on your face, and then pull it back and look so pleased with themselves that they gave someone a good kiss. a good, fat, wet kiss. my favorite kind.
morning coffee while reading the paper
when my two boys crawl into my bed in the morning and wake me up
dance parties
fall weather and apple cider donuts
fall wreaths
An unexpected day off (work was closed due to a downed power line) and being able to keep my baby girl home from daycare. Playing, cuddling, snuggling, and watching her sleep peacefully next to her stuffed raccoon. The ability to spend extra daylight hours with her when the days are getting shorter and the working hours are getting longer. Every moment I'm with her makes my life more meaningful.
I'm not US but thought I would chime in anyway:)
-Spring Thunderstorms, and our summer ones too.
-The smell of Braais on a Saturday afternoon
– Ice-cold soda and hot dogs on a sunday
– wriggly tiny new borns
-the double sneeze and shout my new born nephew does
– seeing our own little jelly bean and its heart beat
Those are some good things, for sure!!
Yesterday, as I got my son (third child) up from his name, I couldn't get my nose on his cheek fast enough. I realized, right then and there, that smelling your kids is (when they're 3ish and under… :-)) is one of the most beautiful scents in the world. Each one smells so unique and is just… them. I stood there, my nose to his cheek, as he drowsily stared into space, and tried to put my feelings into words without sounding totally cliché or cheesy, like a lame facebook status: "my baby smells so good!"
Maybe it's not something you can explain. It's simply the reason my husband and I fight over who gets to get the baby from the crib after nap. The reason I don't mind them snuggling into me when they're stranger-shy. The reason I love that they want me when they fall down. Maybe it's not so maternal as it is I'll take any chance I can get to nose dive into their hair, cheeks, necks.
My friend Chrissy in Newburyport just turned me onto your blog. Lovely photos, lovely family, lovely blog. So glad to have found you. I am a fellow photographer in Boston. Can't wait to spend time diving into your previous blog posts.
Cheers,
Sarah
My blog is actually here. Not where blogger is sending you. 🙂
Love:
A cozy fire in the fireplace.
Homemade fresh pressed apple juice.
How happy my 9 month old is every morning.
How excited my 3 year old gets about decorating for the holidays.
That my husband loves his job.
My sister coming to visit.
Putting food by.
Breastfeeding.
I love:
The smell of my beagle's feet
The colors of the leaves on my campus
How my boyfriend and I are coming into a better place
The way I admit that I'm scared of some things, when in the past I wouldn't have admitted it. I'm growing
The way things are wrapping up in my senior year
My hair growing out to a fun length again
My purple workout tights
And most of all – MY UPCOMING TRIP TO AMSTERDAM, PARIS & LONDON.
"I luh you, mama" whispered for the first time ever by my 20 month old as she snuggled in my lap. Oh. My. Heart.
I love your Halloween post. You two are just perfect. Love the way you can tell Parker adores you, and you him! Butter in the coffee?? I'm definitely going to have to try that. What do I love? Well, I'm copying you and writing a post about it.
I love how at 12 weeks my belly is just starting to show signs of a bump that tells me my tiny little babe is growing, and I love how in the mornings my husband will roll over and tell me "good morning, love" then lean down to my belly and tell our little one he loves it.
This poem that Heather Ross posted on her blog over a year ago: http://heatherross.squarespace.com/journal/the-poetry-of-rachael-mayer.html
I'm not historically a fan of poetry, but I love that poem so much and think you might like it too.
I love:
Seeing my sweet baby smile at me when I go to get her out of her crib. (She turned 6 months today!)
Opening our bedroom window and breathing in the fresh air.
Clouds. I seriously love clouds. They're fluffy, the white contrast with the blue sky, the rain they bring. It's so restorative.
I love that my husband kisses me before he leaves at 6 in the morning EVERY MORNING. He also kisses me before bed and when he gets home. I also love how he holds my hand when we go to sleep.
I love the smell of food cooking in the house.
I love getting cozy next to the fire.
I can keep going 🙂 I like to appreciate my life & surroundings, especially when feeling down.
The Voice. (Why am I so addicted right now?)
Getting on top of Christmas cards early for ONCE IN MY LIFE.
Reading your blog. Ha.
Seeing pictures of your baby bump. (Are you feeling buttered up yet?)
Your amazing sense of style (I must really want some felt balls)
Olives and cheese. One of the few things that don't make me want to heave right now.
My 3 yr old spilling the news about baby #3 to everyone because she's just too excited to keep it inside right now.
Me hoping no one I know sees this comment because I haven't told my parents yet.
Everything about fall…except pumpkin spice lattes. Can't stand those.
Hunter rain boots.
Chunky sweaters.
Grace, and new mercies every morning.
Hot black coffee on cool fall mornings
A sick day spent on the couch, snuggling with the dogs
The wonderful people my children are growing up to be
My rice cooker
That my father finally came home from the hospital last night, after many many days
The things I love always tend to be so simple:
1. When one of my children comes to sit in my lap or give me a peck for no apparent reason.
2. When I catch a smell that conjures sweet memories, of friends, family, food, or far away places.
3. When my husband surprises us by coming home early.
4. When other people cook dinner.
5. When the winder sun peaks through the clouds and warms your spot, even on the chilliest days.
Yes, I love the simple unexpected things and try to cherish them with all my might.
rainy days
my daughters laugh
coffee
pancake breakfasts
baths
/Long conversation with old friends
//Learning new words: phraseology VS terminology VS verbiage
///The feeling when you finally get to take off your shoes and sock and rub your bare feet against each other in bed
////The potentiality of something wonderful happening after a long week.
1. old navy sales. because every day is a sale day there.
2. joggers (the fancy way to say skinny sweat pants)
3. you commenting on my blog. makes me think we're like for real friends. it's my fave.
4. elf. if i need to explain this one we can't be friends anymore.
xoxo
🙂
Two things, really, and they are both eye rollers.
1. My kids laughter. It makes me want to laugh and cry at the very same moment. Lemme tell ya, a mother's love is a crazy emotion. Ha!
2. My handwritten letters. I have three people that I correspond with consistently. I love the anticipation of opening the mailbox each day and reading genuine words scribbled across multiple pages. There's just something about it! I can't explain it, but it gives me the warm fuzzies to read a letter while drinking a cup of coffee.
the smell of babies.
tea brewing in the morning.
real pure vanilla.
toddlers toes after the beach sand and water.
clean laundry.
anyone's giggles.
fresh clean laundry.
nice people.
manners.
elderly peoples hands.
farmers markets.
hippies in our town.
autumn.
good blogs.
good books.
snow.
When my little one adds "mommy" to any of his little phrases… "I love you, mommy," "sorry, mommy," "oh, mommy" are my favorites.
-That my husband really wanted to have a Halloween costume to go with my sons. Heath was Daniel Tiger and my husband was Mr. Rogers. Adorable!
-Days off when we go to the library's baby class, and then eat lunch at Chick-Fil-A while watching planes land and take off at the airport!
– My 4 year olds giggles when I wake her up each morning.
– My 5 month olds toothless grin when I wake her up each morning.
– all of the soups
-passing time at (work) reading blogs 😉
I love… Lamp.
Ha ha sorry that was the first thing that came to mind! (Hopefully you have seen Anchorman…?)
But in all reality. I love:
Bacon.
Excel spreadsheets.
Having three sons.
Looong hot showers.
Fires in the wood stove.
Subarus.
And about a million others 🙂
This is really a wonderful post.