ScoutTN Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 (edited) The silence that pervades my house upon return from the library! Only pages turning… The smell of freshly baked bread. Edited July 21, 2022 by ScoutTN 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 My hummingbird feeder, just beyond my patio, where I can see the magic little creatures divebombing in and helicoptering in place. The sound of buzzing bees. The other sounds of the 4 year old and toddler, whooping with joy in my neighbors' yard as they splash in their plastic wading pool (it's pretty hot here at the moment, as in the rest of the northern hemisphere) 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amethyst Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Honestly, it's not be that great a day, but I have the Jokes and Memes thread, and that has made me smile, thank goodness! 14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Post library trips are great. My disco garbage man! He made me happy but I think he’s gone now. Our kittens. Today they had knocked over one of those great big pickle jars and all climbed in so you could see 5 squashed kittens through the glass 9 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I am walking more normally after falling on my knee last week. DH cleaned all the floors in my house. It was loud, but so worth it. 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 Playing with my puppy. Watching the birds and chipmunks at my bird feeder. An afternoon nap 😴 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
happi duck Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 It's been a difficult day but here's a bright spot: on the way home from an errand I heard Bohemian Rhapsody. It's therapeutic to crank it up and sing along! 16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 21, 2022 Share Posted July 21, 2022 I called to wish happy birthday to an aunt I haven't seen or talked to in years. I had tried last week but wasn't able to reach her. She is 98, and my mom said she doesn't usually say much, so I was mostly expecting to just talk to her daughter who lives with her--wasn't sure my aunt would even know who I was. She talked to me for AN HOUR AND A HALF!!! And it wasn't just me talking. We talked about all kinds of things. She was very lucid, and it was just so great. I will definitely be calling her again. I think it did us both good. 26 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 12 minutes ago, happi duck said: It's been a difficult day but here's a bright spot: on the way home from an errand I heard Bohemian Rhapsody. It's therapeutic to crank it up and sing along! 100% agree 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, saraha said: Post library trips are great. My disco garbage man! He made me happy but I think he’s gone now. Our kittens. Today they had knocked over one of those great big pickle jars and all climbed in so you could see 5 squashed kittens through the glass Did you get a pic?? 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
***** Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Watching the baby song sparrows in a nearby nest. This is at least the 3rd year the sparrows have nested in the same place. Yesterday you could barely see their beaks poking out of the nest and today it's like they grew over night. You can see all 3 heads wobbling clearly. And my windchimes in the tune of A. I love hearing them in a gentle breeze. 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. 23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mommyoffive Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 10 minutes ago, hjffkj said: Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. Happy Birthday. Glad you had a good day. Here is to a great year! 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustEm Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Happy Birthday. Glad you had a good day. Here is to a great year! 36 will be a great year, I can feel it😀 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 16 minutes ago, hjffkj said: Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. Great day! Happy Birthday!! Thanks for sharing. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 19 minutes ago, mommyoffive said: Did you get a pic?? I wish, when they saw me they all came out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 My momma on the Today Show. 🤣 22 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, hjffkj said: Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. Aw, glad you had such a wonderful day! Happy Happy Birthday! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kassia Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 BTW, @hjffkj your post made me happy so I'm including it in this thread! 🙂 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Air conditioning! 10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 6 minutes ago, Hilltopmom said: Air conditioning! This would make me happy too! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, happi duck said: It's been a difficult day but here's a bright spot: on the way home from an errand I heard Bohemian Rhapsody. It's therapeutic to crank it up and sing along! I love singing along to Queen, too! Today was Crazy Little Thing Called Love. 😄 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harriet Vane Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Gyrotonics today, the crazy weird exercise I never knew I would love. It's doubly great because I do it with a good friend and I love spending time with her. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 @hjffkj, happy birthday! All four of us having lunch with my 85 year old daddy today Watching dd and ds have some nice interactions while we were out, and being so glad they get along well Playing Ticket to Ride with dh and winning My new sofa table and the decor on it. It makes me happy just walking by. I have a few pottery pieces on it that dd made in college, and some other nice pieces that I am loving. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Hilltopmom said: Air conditioning! Amen!! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, Elizabeth86 said: My momma on the Today Show. 🤣 For real? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: For real? Yes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 3 minutes ago, Elizabeth86 said: Yes. Cool! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corraleno Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 41 minutes ago, ScoutTN said: For real? She's adorable 8 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
athena1277 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I’m happy that I haven’t had to go anywhere to herd children today. Three evenings of AHG Twilight Camp (day camp, but in the evenings) last week and 4 nights of VBS this week. At both I was in charge of taking groups of younger elementary aged kids to different activities and somewhat overseeing then during those activities. It was so great to have nowhere to go after supper tonight. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 4 hours ago, hjffkj said: 36 will be a great year, I can feel it😀 Youngster! 😉 Happy birthday!!! 🎈🎂🥳 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MercyA Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) The toad who I rescued from the jaws of a shrew is healing up so nicely! He can climb some now and evades me much better than before when I check on him. 🙂 I am feeding a friend's kitty and she was so happy to see me tonight. On the subject of kittens, my DD visited a friend and played with her three 6-week-old kittens yesterday, which made DD very happy! Poor kittens...their momma was killed on the road and DD's friend heard the kittens' mewing. The vet said they had been without nourishment for 48 hours and wouldn't have made it much longer. There were four kittens but two have now been adopted. Anyone want a super sweet one-eyed black and white kitten named Rabbit? My DD wanted him badly but DH is allergic. The kitties had a virus and two of them, including Rabbit, had to have an eye taken out. Rabbit loves to be held and to snuggle. They are looking for a home for Rabbit's brother, too. They are both delightfully playful. We are in Indiana. I agreed to clean out the whole house before the school year starts and I finally started today in the kitchen. It was fun and I am loving the results and loving getting rid of stuff. We are watching Stranger Things and the 80's music, clothes, and decor are great. I enjoy watching Maya Hawke so much, too. It's my husband's birthday today. I don't deserve that man. He's brilliant and wise and funny and such a good dad to DD. He's teaching most of the subjects this coming year. Yay! Edited July 22, 2022 by MercyA 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SKL Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 My kids saying "thank you." 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) Little things: my veggie garden. My bin of red worms. They are magical. The lizards who also live in the compost/worm bin. The entire interesting ecosystem that is my compost bin. Geeking out over healthy roots. bougainvillea blooms. I’m obsessed. my daughter sent videos of the dog and kitten she is fostering. Adorable. not a “little thing” but talking to my 93 year old grandmother 3 times this week. I will soon fall asleep to the sounds of crickets and cicadas. my cup over flows. Typing this out has me tearing up because it reminds me of so much—I have so much to be grateful for. Edited July 22, 2022 by popmom 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) 6 hours ago, Jaybee said: 6 hours ago, Jaybee said: I called to wish happy birthday to an aunt I haven't seen or talked to in years. I had tried last week but wasn't able to reach her. She is 98, and my mom said she doesn't usually say much, so I was mostly expecting to just talk to her daughter who lives with her--wasn't sure my aunt would even know who I was. She talked to me for AN HOUR AND A HALF!!! And it wasn't just me talking. We talked about all kinds of things. She was very lucid, and it was just so great. I will definitely be calling her again. I think it did us both good. That’s beautiful!! Edited July 22, 2022 by popmom 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popmom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 7 hours ago, mlktwins said: I am walking more normally after falling on my knee last week. DH cleaned all the floors in my house. It was loud, but so worth it. I have fallen twice in 3 weeks! Just yesterday my left knee took the brunt along with my right hand and shoulder. I am so beat up and sore! lol I am TOO young for this! I hope you are feeling better. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Dd's boyfriend mowed our lawn. My sister made supper for us. Played dominoes with my mom, DD, niece, Sis-IL, sister, and DD's boyfriend played part of the game with us too. Watched kittens run and play at the farm. The weather today was beautiful, a nice break from the oppressive heat. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fraidycat Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 6 hours ago, hjffkj said: Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. Happy Birthday! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, hjffkj said: Well today is my birthday so I have a disproportionate amount of little things that make me happy today. - going out to goodwill by myself for an hour and finding 4 shirts and 2 bottoms all in like new condition that for me! - walking in the door and being bombarded with little kid cards and gifts they made in the hour I was gone. - walking in the door to the living room and kitchen cleaned, dh folding laundry, and loads running in the washer and dryer. -getting an unexpected Amazon package with a book I didn't know existed but am incredibly excited to read, from 2 close friends. - being encouraged by everyone in my family not to any chores today. - opening presents and realizing dh only bought used items from goodwill and fruit bushes which screams that after many years he understands me so well. And the used items were things I've been looking for. Awesome finds at the Goodwill! This would make me have a good day too. I love the goodwill especially all alone. Lol 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hyacinth Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 The still, quiet of the house when I wake up long before anyone else. The sound of birds chirping, singing, and generally greeting me as I take my morning walk. Knowing I have fresh tomatoes and basil as well as a big hunk of mozzarella waiting for me for lunch. The email from the library saying my requested hold is now available. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carriede Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Playing a Mancala tournament with my kids. I lost every time! 😆 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheReader Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 Another bird lover here...watching the birds that come visit our feeder every morning is such a delight! A pleasant surprise when I went shopping for under garments (upper half ones....) -- I had them do a fitting, and come to find out, I am a 32B, not a 34A! This made me ridiculously happy, even though I know it's the same basic size, but still. (DH did not understand at all....I figure the Hive will 😉 ) My fencing club is all excited/cheering me on/supportive/encouraging about my quilt being in an exhibit in the DC area, and when I mentioned that the venue is going to have someone do a live-stream of the exhibit, asked me to send the link, and if they can figure out how they'll put it on the club TV. ❤️ I don't know that I can figure that out, but I told them I'd send them the info. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elizabeth86 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 1 hour ago, TheReader said: Another bird lover here...watching the birds that come visit our feeder every morning is such a delight! A pleasant surprise when I went shopping for under garments (upper half ones....) -- I had them do a fitting, and come to find out, I am a 32B, not a 34A! This made me ridiculously happy, even though I know it's the same basic size, but still. (DH did not understand at all....I figure the Hive will 😉 ) My fencing club is all excited/cheering me on/supportive/encouraging about my quilt being in an exhibit in the DC area, and when I mentioned that the venue is going to have someone do a live-stream of the exhibit, asked me to send the link, and if they can figure out how they'll put it on the club TV. ❤️ I don't know that I can figure that out, but I told them I'd send them the info. Ah we love birds here too! We saw a new to us bird a few nights ago and we were so happy. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlktwins Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 9 hours ago, popmom said: I have fallen twice in 3 weeks! Just yesterday my left knee took the brunt along with my right hand and shoulder. I am so beat up and sore! lol I am TOO young for this! I hope you are feeling better. What did you do? I'm so sorry this happened to you too! 2 weeks ago tomorrow I missed a step and took a header down part of my stairs. I hurt my foot and shin and was super sore in my arms and shoulders from bracing my fall. The following Tuesday, I fell on my knee - that for sure took the brunt of the fall and hurt way more than my fall down the stairs. I am moving much better, but am still scraped up and bruised. At 55, I need to start being more careful -- LOL. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wintermom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 This flower and frog made me happy this morning when I caught sight of them while kayaking. 😊 16 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laura Corin Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 5pm on Friday. My sweet old dog grumbling in her sleep. 12 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QueenCat Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I'm looking forward to relaxing at a Fleetwood Mac tribute band concert. Our town has an awesome summer concert series that are free. Food trucks mean no cooking. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 (edited) We visited Gibbs Gardens this morning, and this little resident didn’t want us to leave. Edited July 22, 2022 by mom31257 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hilltopmom Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 I sat in the lake this morning and read a book for at least an hour while the kids played happily nearby without fighting 🙂 then it all went to h$ll and we packed up and left… but it was lovely while it lasted. First day the lake was warm enough “for me” to get in! 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam in CT Posted July 22, 2022 Share Posted July 22, 2022 My glorious tomatoes ahhhhh My 23 year old son, who has lots of younger friends and hipper options of places to go and things to do, is using 5 of his precious vacation days to join my husband and mother for a week of vacation in August 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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