- the sound of rain on the rooftop on a late summer night
- when my son gets excited about learning something new
- the way my three dogs take over the furniture
- making someone feel so special, they can’t help but beam with smiles
- white lights
- the look of lemons in a jar
- a good glass of wine
- getting a card in the mail
- that I’ve learned that whole “love is patient and kind, not selfish or boastful” saying actually is true and does exist
- seashells
- bear hugs
- kisses on the forehead
- realizing someone is truly a great friend
- a pair of sexy high heels and somewhere to wear them
- technology
- the smell of a baby’s head
- puppy breath
- water: the ocean, a lake, a pool – just put me in it
- food
- coffee
- the smell and feeling of clean sheets
- making jewelry
- word games
- a fire in the fireplace
- oysters
- my family
- my Ford Expedition – especially when it’s full of sand, beach chairs and towels
- my Stand Up Paddleboard
- the euphoria of running and finishing a marathon
- my sons’ smiles, especially when they are proud of themselves
- sparkly things
- snowfall
- finishing a good book
- bravery, not bravado
- a good workout
- paying bills
- working hard
- meeting goals
- decorating a Christmas tree
- a good view
- rocking chairs on porches
- the color purple
- overcoming adversity
- helping someone who doesn’t even know you
- getting someone that perfect gift that you can barely wait to give it to them
- driving fast
- seeing clearly
- watching something grow
- order among chaos
- being a Mom
Happy Valentine’s Day!
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Beautiful list
So great to see people taking the gift of Valentines day to think about ALL the gifts and love in their lives! Peace and Grace,
Catia
Thank you, Catia. I’m trying to remember that daily – those little things that matter. Thanks for reading!
Beautiful post. Thanks so much for sharing. You can tell a lot of thought went into these. All of the items (except for the sexy high heels and the oysters) resonate with me!
Thanks again.
xo
Thank you for reading, Shelli! I like hiking boots, too