Number 1: Lexi sweeping the floor. Apparently Kate got into the sugar and made a mess while I was...who knows what I was doing...and Lexi assumed responsibility for clean-up. Gavin also swept up his spilled cereal this morning. What has gotten into these kids?
Number 2: Gavin's choice of parking spot. Good thing I walked around the van before getting in, eh?
Number 3: Lexi has a new bike. We inherited a darling little bike a few months ago, which Lexi has ridden with great pleasure ever since. When one of the well-worn tires popped the other week, Garry couldn't find a replacement tire in any local store. He finally found tires and tubes online, and they cost as much as a brand-new bike. So we got this one, which I think is fabulous. Lexi concurs.
Number 4: Twenty-eight socks without mates. This doesn't really make me smile, except for the ridiculousness of the whole situation. After discovering 22 lonely socks in the wash, I went through all of the kids' drawers in search of mates. I did match several pairs, but also came up with more single socks. Oh brother.
Number 5: Kate in the dryer. This also isn't really funny because of the danger factor, but since I was folding laundry on the floor next to her while she played, I didn't stop her.
Number 6: Gavin asleep in the window seat. The other night Gavin was absolutely distraught that Garry wasn't home at 6:30 p.m. (he is almost always home by 5:30). I finally encouraged him to wait by the window and watch for Garry to come up the street. So he did. And then he fell asleep.
Number 7: New pajamas. Grandma Bartle sent a fun Halloween package. The kids are thrilled with their spooky bedtime attire.
Number 8: Fall leaves. This is my favorite time of year in Colorado Springs. The fall colors are so beautiful. And my backyard tree is my favorite in all the world.
Know what else makes me smile? Comments! So tell me what makes you smile. Or something like that.
8 comments:
My insane amount of lone socks makes me grumble. Seriously, where do these little people I live with hide their other socks?
Things that make me smile?
Conference. It's like drinking from a fire hose. But, it brings me a lot of comfort to know that I'm on track in a lot of ways...and can make changes for the things that aren't.
My kids haven't watched TV all week. I declared a TV fast starting Monday morning to prep for Conference. I think this will be a bi-annual thing now. Where my kids are normally argumentative and unmotivated, this week they've been more cooperative, (for the most part--there are still a few squabbles), and have sped through their jobs so they can go outside and play together.
This weather! It is still sunny and beautiful here in the PNW--and it's OCTOBER. It's a little on the chilly side, but I am NOT complaining. I can't help but smile about it!
My new furniture, (unless my children are eating, drinking, or jumping on it). I've gotten living room furniture and a sectional this past month. Every time I look into my living room, I smile. Same goes for sitting on our sectional. I marvel at how much room we have! (Compared to the 7 year old sofa we had previously.)
Each of my kids also bring a smile to my face...for various reasons. But I'll keep this one short since I've already written a LOT.
5 things that make me smile:
1) Granny B's sugar cookies with frosting (which I'm eating right now)
2) Freshly vacuumed carpet
3) Our cute kitty cat
4) Your blog
5) Singing choir music
Things that make me smile:
The Japanese maple tree growing in the front yard
Swimming
Walks outside
My husband
Belly-laughs from my kids
The color orange
Rain
Your blog is super amazing, btw!
I think that soccer sock has it's match here! How did our soccer socks find their way to your laundry? It must be the imps! :) The fall colors are making me happy right now too. Your kids and their funny, sweet, tender moments make me happy too!
What makes me happy? Having a friend like you. I'm very, very, very blessed! And it makes me happy to read your blog!
What makes me happy? Having a friend like you. I'm very, very, very blessed! And it makes me happy to read your blog!
your blog makes me smile!
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