Let's resolve to take more time to
smell the flowers in 2009.
"Tickled"
pastel on paper
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Some "smell the flowers" moments from 2008 for me are:- Reading a story to a child.
- Sighting a pair of Blue Birds in our back yard for the first time in 25 years of living here.
- Soaking up the sights & sounds & smells of the California Coastal Redwoods, taking a million pictures as if I could capture some of it's grandeur in my little Canon.
- Receiving a long distance "Happy Birthday song" on my voice mail from a grandchild. That was August - I still can't delete it :)
- A summer evening walk by the beach with my one and only.
- Spending the afternoon at the Discovery Science Center with the grandchildren and watching them explore with wonder and excitement. Spending the evening collapsed on the couch!
- Waking up early one December morn to find a fresh cut Christmas tree adorned with lights that my husband had set up during the night to surprise me.
- Playing Secret Santa and "Kris Kringling" a friend with a six year old.
- Serving (at least) 20 cups of hot cocoa to my 2 year old granddaughter made in her Elmo kitchen. She drank every last make believe drop, then we made some more for Elmo.
- A big pot of soup on a cold rainy day.
I'd love to hear about your "smell the flowers"
moments in 2008.
Your comments are always welcome!
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