The teeny tiny things

MintyDoris

I can't find a recent thread that we can share the small things that make us happy so hopefully you will join me in this one

I saw my first lamb of the year yesterday. It made me happy all day

Share your daily moments of happiness ...

kerry4sam

MintyDoris wrote: »

I can't find a recent thread that we can share the small things that make us happy so hopefully you will join me in this one

I saw my first lamb of the year yesterday. It made me happy all day

Share your daily moments of happiness ...

Nice thread MintyDoris

One small thing that makes me Happy is My Peace of Mind. I know it stems from my being Honest and not being able to lie to save my life

I never knew until recent times how many actually people lie to cover their asses and I am thankful I was raised better than that/them.

That is one thing that makes me Happy

Rocky Marciano

MintyDoris wrote: »

Share your daily moments of happiness ...

I'm happiest when the people close to me are happy. I had a housemate who always got stressed at work. So to surprise her, from time to time I'd leave small chocolate bars in random places so they'd show up unexpectedly. She'd always text saying it made her day even if I was a big messer!

I love when I'm home and the dog runs to the car to welcome me back.

Friday evenings. Maximum amount of time off to relax and meet friends before the start of another week.

MintyDoris

The snow looked really pretty at 4am

candy-gal1

Glitter!

woodchuck

Pigeons

MintyDoris

My favourite dinner and a cold bottle of peach and apple ribena

And my really cranky daughter finally asleep on my chest

Rocky Marciano

MintyDoris wrote: »

My favourite dinner and a cold bottle of peach and apple ribena

And my really cranky daughter finally asleep on my chest

Ah, that's nice. How old is your daughter now MintyDoris?

MintyDoris

Rocky Marciano wrote: »

Ah, that's nice. How old is your daughter now MintyDoris?

She's 5 months Rocky. Best feeling in the world

Rocky Marciano

MintyDoris wrote: »

She's 5 months Rocky. Best feeling in the world

I can just imagine. Hope you remember what sleep feels like . Before you know it she'll be crawling around and there'll be no stopping her. The cousin's twins are just a little older. The little girl laughs at the 'funny faces' routine but the little boy is never impressed. Can't please some folks, haha!

MintyDoris

Finally getting a good few solid hours of sleep now. And she LOVES the funny faces!!!

Today I found the chocolate fudge kitkats in my local shop. Delighted!!

La_Gordy

Having my pal's dogs fall asleep on me this evening

The Princess Bride

This may sound crazy-but something as simple as hearing a song on the radio for the first time,and knowing it's gonna be a classic-I love that feeling.

Mindfulness

I'm lucky in that I get indescribable amounts of joy from my daughter who is almost three

Apart from that, I have a very big garden with lots of bushes and trees so I love hearing the birdsong first thing in the morning.

Other little things that make me happy include:

When I begin reading a book and realise that I'm really going to love it. Sometimes it takes two or three chapters, other times it's almost instant. When I first read Jonathon Strange and Mr. Norrell I got the feeling before the end of the first page.

Sitting in complete peace and meditating. It's a fantasticaly liberating experience.

Achieving a goal I set out to achieve, even if it's only small, doesn't have to be big.

Listening to a very interesting radio show such as In our Time on BBC Radio 4.

MintyDoris

Chocolate cake and a cuppa tea. I feel so content right now

candy-gal1

Chips eaten by the sea, the actually taste like seaside

Seeing how well you can bounce rocks off the sea as it flows in!

Those machines in the Amusements places, where you pop in a coin and see if it pushes more out, no matter what age I am I still get addicted to them once I start playing!

Sprinkles on icecream, especially when your not charged extra for them

MintyDoris

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Those machines in the Amusements places, where you pop in a coin and see if it pushes more out, no matter what age I am I still get addicted to them once I start playing!

LOVE these!! A couple of quid in 1 and 2 cent coins and I'm sorted for ages I really want to go and do this now!

hollster2

The big hugs my kids gave me aftr being in there nannys and my 8 month old smiling out of his cot this morning made my day!!

MintyDoris

A Boardsie helped me today. Thank you!

candy-gal1

FM104!:D:)

MintyDoris

I get to have a massage today from the best therapist in Dublin!

candy-gal1

Accents coffee shop - cosy cosy place and their peanut butter cup and white hot chocolate are awesome

kerry4sam

A pot of hot water; some freshly-sliced lemon; honey & brown sugar => Something small keeping me happy this week as I continue to fight a headcold!

kerry4sam

Finished work today and went to spend some time reflecting by my nans grave; before returning and beating a personal time-trial in a cycle route! Arrive back from my cycle to news about our New Pope and see Pope Francis for the 1st time!

Lovely Day today for kerry4sam

lazorgirl

Small things that i appreciated this weekend:
seeing my niece crawl for the first time
bringing her sisters off for fun time and watching them exploring and enjoying themselves
spending time with my wonderful mum, i know im a lucky daughter and i wish time could stand still so that i could share many many more small moments with this incredible strong beautiful lady.
incredible sunset over silverstrand this evening

Synyster Shadow

Got told at my last clinic appointment that my unborn baby might have kidney problem but had fetal assessment and got the all clear totally healthy so every scan I see makes me smile. See my baby for real in 3 weeks! Been smiling non stop all weekend

MintyDoris

My new engagement ring

I'm not the type who is all about the ring. I am mortified showing people in case it turns into a big deal with the squealing and the hints about how much it cost etc ... But he chose it himself and its perfect. My daughter grabbed that finger the other day and I looked at her beautiful chubby little hand and I realised, finally, I have all I ever wanted. I'm such a soppy git

MintyDoris

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Got told at my last clinic appointment that my unborn baby might have kidney problem but had fetal assessment and got the all clear totally healthy so every scan I see makes me smile. See my baby for real in 3 weeks! Been smiling non stop all weekend

Words cannot describe those feelings. Congrats, enjoy your little one

Synyster Shadow

MintyDoris wrote: »

Words cannot describe those feelings. Congrats, enjoy your little one

I appreciate it more now iv had that fright I had a week and a half to wait for all clear. Just want babs here

Mindfulness

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Got told at my last clinic appointment that my unborn baby might have kidney problem but had fetal assessment and got the all clear totally healthy so every scan I see makes me smile. See my baby for real in 3 weeks! Been smiling non stop all weekend

That's amazing news. Congratulations, hope the rest of it goes smoothly for you.

I work from home, usually starting at 8am. This morning I sat in the conservatory with a freshly brewed coffee and watched two blackbirds washing themselves in the bird bath for a few minutes before settling down to the grind at my computer. Lifted my spirits for a while.

Synyster Shadow

Mindfulness wrote: »

That's amazing news. Congratulations, hope the rest of it goes smoothly for you.

I work from home, usually starting at 8am. This morning I sat in the conservatory with a freshly brewed coffee and watched two blackbirds washing themselves in the bird bath for a few minutes before settling down to the grind at my computer. Lifted my spirits for a while.

My granny puts bird seed on her window sill and when you sit at the table drinking tea ya see a mix of little birds all sorts of colours they are gorgeous. It's nice to take a moment

candy-gal1

The great and powerful Oz - great disney style/feeling movie without being too sacherinne and makes you want to watch the wizard of oz to see the connection as soon as youve seen it!

Cooking my first steak , and the special day its to do with, and plans for the female equivelant day next month

Luigi Malones - nicely cheap enough for what you get, which is lots, and yummy nummy!

X - Men movies, first time finally seeing X - Men Origins Wolverine, awesome stuff!

The Hill of Tara.

Springcleaning!

Rocky Marciano

Synyster Shadow wrote: »

Got told at my last clinic appointment that my unborn baby might have kidney problem but had fetal assessment and got the all clear totally healthy so every scan I see makes me smile. See my baby for real in 3 weeks! Been smiling non stop all weekend

That's fantastic news, congratulations. Hope everything else goes well for you.

Rocky Marciano

candy-gal1 wrote: »

X - Men movies, first time finally seeing X - Men Origins Wolverine, awesome stuff!

I think the new one is due out near the end of July. Can't wait! I'll probably be at the opening night with nerd like enthusiasm, haha

candy-gal1

Those new chocolate eggs, with the spoon and fluffy inside nummy!

oh and banshee bones!

MintyDoris

Homemade chicken soup and fresh bread made for me. I was sick the past two days and it was the only thing I wanted

candy69

coming home and my 4 pugs tucked up on my lap keeping me warm. also heading up to bed and my electric blanket has the bed lovely and toasty :P

Rocky Marciano

MintyDoris wrote: »

Homemade chicken soup and fresh bread made for me. I was sick the past two days and it was the only thing I wanted

Warm, creamy soups are great, as long as you're getting plenty of rest and drinks really. Get well soon. Hope you're feeling better today.

lazorgirl

Got home after lovely four hours walking in the woods to a lovely surprise roast chicken dinner wih yummy veg &gravy cooked for me by wonderful housemate.
feeling so happy& grateful im jumping on my bike back out into the cold to get him a nice tasty treat for dessert

candy-gal1

Being able to actually watch a certain boxset of mine again just yesterday, after not being able to at all without feeling sad since the start of 2011 because of personal reasons from past stuff! Seems like I could be on the way to being 100% me again, just better me hopes, but we shall see!

Rocky Marciano

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Being able to actually watch a certain boxset of mine again just yesterday, after not being able to at all without feeling sad since the start of 2011 because of personal reasons from past stuff! Seems like I could be on the way to being 100% me again, just better me hopes, but we shall see!

You showed the character to get this far so keep going and don't look back.

Hold on to the good people and things in your life and take one day at a time. Family and friends are my rock. That, and going out to sea with my uncle on his boat or caring for animals. The dog always brightens my day when he runs to the car and jumps up on me to welcome me home!!!

Stay being the best version of you, you can be. The little things we do can make the world of difference to everyone around us. So keep going. No giving up now

MintyDoris

I had a lovely few days. It really is the little things that make me thankful.

My hair dryer blew up this morning and my OH brought me on a spontaneous trip to get breakfast and a new hair dryer. The weather was beautiful, we were all in good form and instead of getting annoyed at silly things, we laughed instead

candy-gal1

Having a really cute and lovely Easter basket made up for me specially and homemade with all things I like

kerry4sam

I went to a Novena this evening with my Mother and surprised myself at how over-whelming it felt; just felt vulnerable

Looking around at everyone else there; the Church seems to be the one place; the one safe haven for everyone; everyone was welcome.

People looked worried and stressed while the younger generations appeared bored and restless while the adults tried to amuse them into silence.

It was surreal but it brought home some home truths that I needed to think about and everyone seemed to have their own problem that they needed assistance from St. Anthony and more.

Teeny Tiny Things! Everyone is fighting their own battle in this world. If you can make life just somewhat easier or happier for someone / anyone around you; I would urge you to. You never know the difference it could make to their life right now . Don't wait for tomorrow if you can

Aykina

I spied two fox cubs with their Mama in the garden the other day. She saw me too and stopped to gaze right back at me for a moment before scarpering with her little ones. Smile every time I think of them!

Daisy78

The two ducks that hang out in the green area outside my office building.... a boy duck and a girl....watching them waddle their way up to the door looking to be fed makes my day...they are hilarious..

candy-gal1

Having a free house almost all day!

Karl Stein

Those little purple flowers that burst joyously out of walls at this time of the year.

They're beautiful.

candy-gal1

Walking through your favourite place whilst hearing a song that reminds you of that place, good timing and all that!

ShoulderChip

candy-gal1 wrote: »

Walking through your favourite place whilst hearing a song that reminds you of that place, good timing and all that!

Walking into a sock and just throwing it across the room carefree

Green Giant

This might seem like a weird one, but during the downright glorious spell of weather we enjoyed a couple of weeks back I got the mad idea to jump into an outdoor pool with all my clothes on! And you know what - it was really enjoyable! It was as if I was completely stress-free and just went for it. Will be doing the same again if it's ever so pleasantly warm!