However, it wasn't just "events" that made me smile yesterday, it was sounds, smells and visions that made my heart light up and lead the corners of my mouth to curl upward. I'm blessed to notice things going on around me that make me happy and here are just some of my favorite things...
I like....
...the way the air smells after it rains.
...the way the grass looks in the morning when it still has dew on it (but I don't like walking barefoot in it!).
...the sound of waves hitting the shore.
...the view from the stage at Vacation Bible School of all the little ones dancing and waving their hands in the air.
...the way my son asks so many questions. I remind myself, "It's the best way to learn...be patient with him."
...the way my daughter absolutely loves (loves!) the water. Any water! Pool, lake, bathtub, kitchen sink...you name it. How is it I haven't taken her to the beach yet. Shame on me.
..the way my dogs get so excited when I come home, whether it's been 5 minutes or days. Unconditional love is a great thing...even from a canine.
...the way I feel safe and loved every time my husband puts his arms around me. It just doesn't get old.
...the call of a woodpecker. It's a beautiful sound...right before he starts hammering away at a tree.
...the calming sound of the wind through trees when you are standing under them or right beside them.
...the smell of my morning coffee from across the house.
...the view of my kid's faces when they walk out of school at the end of the day and run to me for hugs.
...the taste of Tex-Mex. You can't beat it. Okay...add a margarita or cold beer and it does tend to make it a little better.
...the view of Old Main amid the trees in San Marcos. So many great memories.
...everything about the movie, "It's a Wonderful Life" and "The Sound of Music" (duh...hence the title of this post!).
...how important and proud I feel when my husband asks me for my opinion.
...the way God always answers my prayers and in His all-knowing time frame.
...the way my kid's instinctively put their hands together and pray whenever we come upon an accident on the road.
...the way my friends have my back. Those kinds of friends are hard to find.
...the way a room looks at dusk or night with only the light of candles.
...the smell of the beach, suntan lotion, sun-kissed skin...takes me to a relaxing state of mind.
...the taste of a perfectly cold beer with a few ice chips on top. Hey...I'm a cheap date and a Texas girl. Both are good qualities in a woman if you're a Texas man! ha
...the sound of those old-fashioned, impulse water sprinklers, before the days of "sprinkler systems".
...the sound of my kid's belly laughs. Priceless.
...the smell of fresh cut grass. Is there anyone who doesn't like this? I mean really?
...purple Texas skies right before the sun goes down.
...the excitement of leaving the house to go on a trip or vacation. Oh the anticipation of new adventures!
...the butterflies I have in my stomach the night before a trip or vacation...let's just go!
...the feeling when someone tells you, "I love you". Family, friends...it's always great to hear you are loved.
...the opportunity to tell those I love that...I love them. We all have the opportunity to make people feel good.
...the sounds of crickets and frogs. So unique.
...the way my dad goes silent when he is laughing so hard.
...the smell of sun baked asphalt (reminds me of trips to Six Flags when I was young).
...the aroma of the floral section at the store.
...the deep satisfaction of a real hug.
I know this is a lot, and yet it somehow doesn't even scratch the surface. Everyone has "memory senses" that make them nostalgic or bring a new sense of hope and sentiment. It's these simple things that happen in our lives, sometimes every day, that I plan on paying close attention to.
You did it again....tears. Wonderful, my friend....wonderful.
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