creekland Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 We have a very useful venting thread already, but I thought it'd be neat if we also had a thread where we could share little things that brighten our day or lighten our heart/mind. These things don't really need a thread of their own (as the venting thread), but we just want to share them a little bit. For me, today, that was hearing from an old friend (family) we used to know :hurray: and being able to get back in touch with them after having drifted apart (mainly due to our moving a couple of decades ago). I guess we "getting older" folks enjoy touching base with our past - the enjoyable parts anyway! :cheers2: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I love looking out my back door and seeing the vast expanse of the national park. I live 20 miles from Mexico, but on clear nights I can clearly see the sunset-illuminated cliffsides of the Sierra del Carmens in Mexico. It's magical. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgiana Daniels Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Every time I think about how I get to stay home with the kids, I'm so, so thankful. It could change going forward---I pray not---but for now I'm so grateful for the opportunity to be with them, educate them, and just hang out with the cool kids :coolgleamA: 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Watching my oldest 2 children read to my youngest 2. 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrincessMommy Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The moon tonight is especially beautiful. My daughter got home from college today and she was a lot of fun to have around while I ran errands. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachel Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 My husband got home a day early (after traveling 3 weeks in a row). My 4 year old son told our server tonight, "These corn dogs are phenomenal!" She made the chef come up so he could hear the compliment directly. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 My 4 yr old saying "your wel-cup" in response to someone saying thank you to him Hehe. My oldest used to say "tag carrot" when playing tag and he tagged someone. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AK_Mom4 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Oldest DS got in this afternoon. He has two weeks off. It's wonderful to look across the room and see my Air Force kid sitting here! 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Peregrine Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Ds8 uses "whom" correctly. 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I live outside of Portland Oregon, and we are getting some freezing/snowy weather right now. I saw 3 people reach out to help people who are outdoors today. A warm Starbucks handed to a bell ringer, a meal in-doors for a guy riding his bicycle in the snow (homeless man I think), and while I am not sure what the 3rd one was, it was obvious they reached out to help the person who lives in a tent by the freeway. Each person, honestly went out of their way to extend a bit of warmth to those who could really use it right now. Makes me happy I live where I do. :thumbup: 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) nm Edited December 21, 2016 by ..Kathy.. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FaithManor Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 The look of satisfaction on the newbie rocketeer when she learned to program flight computers and fold parachutes properly. The low throated, full body chuckle of my eldest whose laughing is adorable and infectious. All three of my boys all together playing games and having a good time. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnnE-girl Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Almost thirteen-month-old's hugs with his arms around my neck, and patting my shoulder with his little hand. Ds10 telling me I'm beautiful and thanking me for being his mom. Dd8 saying it was her best gift ever when we gave her a Samantha doll for her birthday. Catching DH's eye over the heads of these little people we made and get to watch grow up. The way the dog goes bounding through the snow in our yard. And the way the cat always manages to find the perfect patch of sunshine to sleep in. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6packofun Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Aww, AnnE-girl's made me laugh because I was just going to post that my *10-year old* son was just telling me something in secret today with his arms around my neck and sort of rubbing my shoulder and back as he hugged me. He is only occasionally affectionate, but I love it! Gosh, hearing my kids laughing together just about does me in every time. It's the best. There is enough bickering and clashing of personalities that when ALL my girls or any combo of kids are really enjoying one another, life is just grand. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beaniemom Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Seeing my son excited about being in the choir for the Christmas pageant (he was born deaf). My 6 y/o dd crawling in to snuggle with me in the morning. Oldest dd(10) being so excited at a new part of a song she learned to play on piano. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tap Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Almost thirteen-month-old's hugs with his arms around my neck, and patting my shoulder with his little hand. Ds10 telling me I'm beautiful and thanking me for being his mom. Dd8 saying it was her best gift ever when we gave her a Samantha doll for her birthday. Catching DH's eye over the heads of these little people we made and get to watch grow up. The way the dog goes bounding through the snow in our yard. And the way the cat always manages to find the perfect patch of sunshine to sleep in. LOL That is why my name is Tap. I was originally Tap, Tap, Tap when I came to this forum 10 years ago. It is one of my favorite parts of childhood, when babies pat your shoulder as you cuddle them. (dd10 used her fingertips, hence the tap vs pat). That combined with the tap, tap, tap of the keyboard as I was typing, and that "Tap" is also reminiscent of my childhood nickname. It all came together past, present, future. LOL I shortened it to Tap in the new forum for ease. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liz CA Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Birds in the birdfeeder. Other little critters running around the orchard gorging on fermented fruit. :) The dog sleeping with her one brindle ear (otherwise she is all white) sticking up. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baseball mom Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 My teen boys wanting me to tuck them in at night. Meaning I sit on one of their beds and talk with them before they go to bed. Sometimes it is serious stuff, sometimes funny stuff but I love it. 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junie Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Dd6's speech therapist came to watch her in her Christmas program. :) 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PinkTulip Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 My 13 year old still comes to cuddle with me for a few minutes when he first gets up, before getting ready to face his day at our local Junior High. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MomsintheGarden Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Our four youngest children, one tween and three teens, bantering together. They get along so well. Ds 18 comes home from college this afternoon, and Dd 24 comes home next Wednesday. We will all be together for Christmas. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 16, 2016 Author Share Posted December 16, 2016 Our four youngest children, one tween and three teens, bantering together. They get along so well. Ds 18 comes home from college this afternoon, and Dd 24 comes home next Wednesday. We will all be together for Christmas. Youngest comes home from college today - middle in one week. We'll miss having oldest (and his wife) for Christmas, but I'm looking forward to having the other two here and being with my mom. Both youngest and middle call us often to keep in touch too - totally different than oldest. Both hubby and I really appreciate that they want to remain close to us even after they've left the nest for a few years. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G5052 Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Mine: Wearing silly Christmas clothes. Going to yoga class. Sweet holiday notes from my kids. Looking forward to my sewing and quilting projects over the next two weeks -- NO WORK! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Seeing DS12 walkinto school on pajama day with his Chewbacca robe and fuzzy claw slippers. :wub: Looking into a box of toilet paper and finding a sleeping kitty. Looking into the wrapping paper box and finding a sleeping kitty. DS23 wrapping up a text with "Love you mom." 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 watching from across the room as my kids help my dad make dinner. I have very fond memories of helping my dad make dinner, I still help him make homemade raviolis every Christmas eve and Easter. I'm thankful he still loves cooking for his family and including the little kids in the prep work 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julie Smith Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Today, for the first time this year I went grocery shopping in the car. I could pick out anything and not wonder about what would fit in my back, or even think of the walk uphill home. The boys also scraped the snow off the car before going out, and loaded and unloaded the car for me. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lllll Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) nm Edited December 21, 2016 by ..Kathy.. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chocolate-chip chooky Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Seeing the yellow-tailed black cockatoos in our front yard, ripping at the bark on our Acacia trees. They visit every summer and we never get blase about having them here. So beautiful! I can hear their distinctive call right now. Feeling a chicken's wattle flap against your palm while you're hand-feeding them. Makes me smile every single time. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fairfarmhand Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 7 awesome teens playing games and eating cookies in my living room this afternoon. I love those kids! Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JudoMom Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Oldest ds is handmaking Christmas cards for his friends. He also has his first job this year, and his generosity warms my heart. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmrich Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 I just mopped floors and they are so shiny! Love a clean house. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
monstermama Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 4-yo DS yesterday at the dinner table: "Daddy, I really like my p3n1s!" DH: "Uh, that's good.... I think..." :lol: 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
creekland Posted December 17, 2016 Author Share Posted December 17, 2016 Having my 21 year old "baby" back home from college after spending yesterday evening picking him and his roommate up from the airport, eating dinner together, and hearing tons of stories, then meeting roommate's dad (a great guy who'd be fun to spend more time with). 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Going to Violin Teacher's dd's piano recital the other day. She's just 5. Four kids in this class, most had two parents there and a grandparent or two. Then there was VT's dd: mom, dad, paternal grandmother, maternal grandmother and grandfather, and two fans: Angie in VA and her teen ds. If you saw how small this studio was and how we were packed in there, you'd appreciate this even more. All 4 students played Jingle Bells and one other selection. It was the 4th concert/recital we'd attended this week, and Jingle Bells was played/sung at all of them. We just love that little girl. DD would have gone too, but she's still at college. DD babysat this girl her last 2 years of high school. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debbi in Texas Posted December 17, 2016 Share Posted December 17, 2016 Seeing bluebirds at my birdbath- or anywhere really. Seeing cardinals especially in the winter Having my son home from college Family who is appreciative of my cooking Buying gifts for my great niece and nephew- this year I got a Curious George book and a stuffed Curious George for my nephew. For my niece, I decided to go with Corduroy, the book and stuffed bear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Watching my dd's first dance recital and seeing her overcoming her anxiety in time to perform wonderfully. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
historically accurate Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Watching my super shy 9 yo go up to her piano teacher today and ask to play a second song for the people at the nursing home. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Watching a turtle wave its flipper. Of course, it is waving at *me*, right? LOL. There's this little turtle out there today that has been uber flipper-waving... And catching a hard-to-get photo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spryte Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Oh, I love to see turtles. And I love when they do turtle yoga and bask. Birds. We 3 types of woodpeckers now, and they are gorgeous. The cardinals, the blue jays, and the dozens of others - they make me happy. Gingerbread houses. The kids did a great job this year. Wine and cheese, and olives. My heart has been heavy this week, so thank you for this thread. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth 2 Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 Seeing a cardinal for the first time personally. It was bright against the dark green of a conifer in the neighbors yard. Despite my time in the Midwest previously, I've never seen one before. My grandfather used to carve little wooden ones. He died when I was 11. The reminder of his strength of character reminded me of my own inner strength today. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 18, 2016 Share Posted December 18, 2016 There are two kinds of cardinals where we are, but despite the fact that they used to be as common as fleas, I have not seen very many this time. However, I was introduced to the Java Sparrow and that was a treat. Google it for a smile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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