In lieu of St. Valentine's Day, I have been compiling a list of things that make me happy. Things I 'love'. Granted, there are many different sorts of love, such as the difference in the way that I love Spaghetti-O's (with meatballs) vs. my love for the little space between Jack's front teeth when he smiles. But love is love on Valentine's Day, and if it was possible, I would send little handmade Valentines to all of these things:
I love:
-the smell of freshly baked bread
-a fresh covering of snow on the trees
-the thickness of the deer's coats in the winter, making them look like goats.
-the smell of a pine tree
-the constant sound of water rushing through the creeks in our woods in the spring
-Asiago cheese bagel, sliced not toasted, with plain cream cheese and an Icy Mocha from Panera
-the roundness of the back of a baby's head
-the smell of fresh laundry
-the crispness of new sheets
-a fire in the fireplace
-a beautiful, streaked sunset with oranges, blues, purples, and pinks
-the cowlick on the back of my two oldest boys, directly inherited from mwa.
-the way Jonah's arms and hands are all veiny and manly now, no trace of the boy hands and wrists of just a year ago
-the sound of Jon's voice when he prays
-It Is Well, the version by Innocence Mission. Breath-snatching, I say.
-skiing with my family
-the softness and smell of fresh dirt in the spring
-freshly cut grass
-the smell of sunscreen at the pool
-my sister
-coffee with friends
-Gable's freckles
-toast and jelly
-paper plates
-afternoon naps
-kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs
-Curious George
-Swedish Fish, only the red ones though
-Spending time with little girls ~ baking, giggling, making crafts, painting Hazel's toenails...
-bread pudding with vanilla sauce
-my van and it's heated front seats
-a clean bedroom
-a lingering hug
-a fan when sleeping
-having no home telephone
-my oven's warming drawer
-my neighbors
-dvds in bed
-black-eyed Susans
-Jon's hands
-My friends' children
-Friends who love my children
-My grandma
-a big salad
-Chuck Taylors
-Jack's toes and Jack's fingers
-walking in creeks
-kayaking
-homemade chocolate pudding
-a meal made by someone else
-the smile of a friend when you know they are happy to see you
-my little gray house
-bedtime
-my children ~ how my heart swells with love for them
Last, but not least,
-The one I share my bed with (not you Scooby or Hazel or Frumpy, the man who snores!)
What about you? What's your list? Long or short, make one ~ it will 'feel you better' (as Gable used to say).
Saturday, February 13, 2010
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5 comments:
Good list. I'll have to think about mine.
I habe to think about mine too. One problem with yours though -- you have to toast the asiago cheese bagels from Panera! Then the cheese gets melty, mmmmmmmmm.
"have" not "habe" I don't have a stuffed nose.
Great list. I've done this before but will again as it is good to remember all the people and things we love.
No, not toasted, but warmed if possible.
It is good to make these lists often. No matter how often I make them, I always leave some loves off of the list by mistake.
For example, I love Rolaids Soft Chews. Not for heartburn, for candy. Much in the same way that I love Ludens cherry drops.
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