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A radio station in my area used to do "simple pleasures" once a week. The DJ and weather/news people would say their simple pleasure and callers could call in with theirs. It was fun and inspirational. Let's do it. Maybe one non-quilting related and one quilting related. I'll start ~
1. smelling honeysuckle (10 - 12 times) while riding motorcycle last night 2. looking at all the wonderful creative quilts on this quiltboard |
Smelling dinner when you come in from the garden and open the crock pot.....yum.
Smelling the baby when they come out of the bath.... |
Nice moments.
Hugs and kisses from my grandchildren Seeing the blooms on my rose trees |
smelling the lilacs in the spring!!
Talking to my grandchildren on the phone!! |
Finishing a project
Smelling fresh mown grass |
having a popsicle on a hot hot day
having a picnic under a shade tree picking a bunch of violets or lillies of the valley eating supper in he canoe on the pond by ourselves |
The smell of a baby.
The feeling when learning a new quilting technique. |
opening the windows in the spring to hear all the "nature" noise
sitting on the deck chatting with DH having DH call just to say "I love you" (the best one) sometimes seeing the full moon set in the west when I go to work on a winter morning (did you know it goes down and looks as big as it does when it rises!) |
An ice cold Dr. Pepper on a hot, muggy day. :thumbup:
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The feeling when your child gives you a random hug followed by I Love You.
Picking out the perfect fabric for a patter you fell in love with! |
Getting a surprise gift.
Hugs. |
Just watching our cats play together. They were all rescued at different times so it's amazing how well they get along.
In describing myself I always say.... simple minds...simple pleasures. |
Taking my bra off and going barefoot in the house.
The kitties running to greet me like puppy dogs when I drive in. An afternoon nap with a good book. Locating the wild raspberries on the side of the road when they are blooming in the spring and keeping an eye on them as they ripen so I can go back and pick to my heart's content. Seeing nearly every tree on the mountains on a clear, dry day. Watching the new calves cavorting and playing chase and "king-of-the-hill' in the far rolling pasture. A summer supper of all veggies from the garden. Receiving a big wedge of lemon in my restaurant tea instead of a skinny slice. Jan in VA |
Feeling a soft breeze in the afternoon.
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The big "O". Lol!!!
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Originally Posted by suebee
The smell of a baby. . . .
When freshly bathed. |
My simple pleasures are:
Holding my grandson and rocking him to sleep and then just holding him close . Hearing the sweet voice of my granddaughter chatter non-stop. A hug and kiss from my DD's. An "I love you" from hubby. When my cats sits in my arms and lays her head on my arm like a baby. Feeling very lucky when I look at my fabric stash. Being happy and wanting what I have. |
I love you's from my children & grand daughters
Freshly mowed yard the sound of rain the mountain view coming here to this message board & knowing I am never alone {hugs} |
Walking through my clean and shining house today, after my first time ever house cleaner went home. I was so happy.
A phone call from my one and only granddaughter who lives in Florida. |
oh and almost forgot my very favorite...well after my children.....PUPPY HUGS & KISSES...lol love the smell of puppies
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The laughter of a happy child.
The look of contentment on a baby's face as he finally closes his eyes and snuggles against my shoulder in sleep. |
turning into the drive and knowing I'm "home"
little voices calling me Grammie (and many of you may not identify with this one) being able to make payroll every 2 weeks for myself and 2 staff. Times are hard in real estate and I run a small small title co. and so every time payroll comes up I say my prayers as we hold our own. I am very blessed with a healthy family and a nice property to play in the dirt and a pretty house and lots of fabric stash so I appreciate the simple pleasures as they are the big things! |
Getting an unexpected "I love ya granny" - even on FaceBook!
Having a 2 yr old grt grandson holler "granny, granny, granny" when I walk in his house. A hug & smile or phone call from friends at church At 77 it doesn't take much to make me happy!!! :lol: |
Sharing fresh sweet watermelon with old friends.
Seeing my quilt for the first time when it comes back from the longarm quilter. |
The sound and smell of summer rain in the afternoon!
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"Taking my bra off and going barefoot in the house "Me too, except barefoot outside too Well braless outside too:) (advantages of living in the country :)
The pleasant smells like another mentioned when riding (love honesuckle and lilac) also the cool and warm currents you feel when riding in the evening. The smell of warm worked dirt in the spring. Fabric fondling Newborn piglets and calves. Seeing seeds sprout after planting. Really getting to know an old tree with character. Finding that special rock. A pleasant patient to care for that reminds me why I chose health care. Making a dying persons last hours as comfortable and dignified as I possibly can..... Hearing a genuine laugh. Taking care of old Vets that are REAL MEN and often characters,( I like them best) Seeing Old Glory Wave and feeling humble at what was given for me..... |
Going to Lowe's and smelling the wood... I know, I know
Having the colors for a quilt I am working on work together the first time. |
The smell of lillac,s and apple blossoms.
DH voice first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. |
hearing the birds sing
listening to a light rainfall |
Originally Posted by carolynbb
A radio station in my area used to do "simple pleasures" once a week. The DJ and weather/news people would say their simple pleasure and callers could call in with theirs. It was fun and inspirational. Let's do it. Maybe one non-quilting related and one quilting related. I'll start ~
1. smelling honeysuckle (10 - 12 times) while riding motorcycle last night 2. looking at all the wonderful creative quilts on this quiltboard |
smells of Spring! Our neighbors have a whole bed of Lily of the Valley, across the street are lilacs... spring breezes, people laughing, coming home to a homecooked dinner, getting a paycheck, my ten-year-old Honda that just keeps cooking along... what a great topic! Thanks everyone for sharing all your great word pictures!!! :) :) :)
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My daily walks along the beach.
Coming "home" with home being wherever my family is. |
Hearing one of your children giggle.
Holding a new grandchild for the first time. Touching my husbands hand to let him know I'm here and I love him. The smell of watermelon and that first bite... yum. The cat sitting on my lap, purring. Hearing music played by my children. Seeing a hummingbird dart to the feeder. I could go on and on, life is just so wonderful if you really think of it and take time to thank the Lord for the simple things. Thank you for starting this post. I needed this today. Vicky |
1. Talking to your daughter and grandson via Skype!!!
2. Getting videos of your grandson, always makes me smile!!! |
Seeing my 21 yr old son playing with his younger siblings. I can sit and watch for hours.
Playing with my fabric stash. LOL You got to be a quilter to understand that one. Napping under a newly finnished quilt. |
Just sitting on the patio and listening to the birds
Doing a quilt block and it just came out perfect |
Waking up in the morning & going to bed at night next to my DH.
Hearing my 10 yr old DGS call "I love you Mimi" across the house. Getting that "can I sit on your lap?" look from 1 of our fur babies. Standing back from a partially finished project and thinking "I do like this". Getting hugs & thankyous on graduation night from our seniors (tonight- look out world the class of 2011 is coming!! And most important opening my Bible in the morning to read God's love letter. |
Seeing the sun rise behind the mountains and the clear reflection of the mountains in the lake, that my DD & I cross early every morning on the way to school. Only one more year of doing this, she will be a senior this fall. :(
Getting to catch up with the board here once or twice a week. :) |
Oh there are so many to choose from like....
The warmth of the sun on my face Watching the sunrise and the sunset everyday. No two are the same. Sitting on the porch with a big glass of sweet tea and listening to all the birds while I'm enjoying all the flowers that are in bloom. Having one of my sons call and say Love You Mom. Sleeping in on my day off. That first cup of coffee in the morning. |
Drifting off to sleep with windows open,on fresh line dried sheets.
Sitting on our front porch surrounded by flowers & hummingbirds. |
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