A life woven from everyday joys.

It doesn’t take much to make me smile really.

• Waking up in the morning, reaching across the bed and touching my partner’s arm.
• My oldest kid showing me one of their artistic creations.
• The excitement of my youngest when they’ve found something they think will make me laugh.
• The first sprouts that appear after I plant seeds.
• When my chickens come running up to me as if they’re excited to see me.
• The way one of my cats starts purring as soon as she sees me.
• The smell of coffee brewing.
• The moment after work when I sit down and realize I can rest awhile.
• Wildflowers blooming between the sidewalk cracks.
• When one of my kids rescues a worm or a snail from the sidewalk.
• A message from a friend waiting for me on my phone as soon as I wake up.
• When the breeze smells like rain just before a storm.
• Hearing the words “I love you” completely unprompted.
• The feeling of grass under my feet.
• A cuddle with one of my cats.
• When one of my kids takes time to share one of their interests with me.
• Thunderstorms.
• Picking apples from the tree that grows down the street.
• Sharing food with friends.
• Making a meal I know my family will really love.
• The weight of blankets on a cool night.
• Finding a really cool rock.
• Sitting around a camp fire.
• Watching scary movies with popcorn.
• The way to snow glistens when the sun is shining.
• When someone brings me a little gift because whatever it is reminded them of me.
• Seeing a female cardinal because I think they’re really pretty.
• A bite of milk chocolate.
• And most of all — realizing I’ve built a life filled with so much everyday joy.