10 Simple Pleasures

1. The smell of baby's breath (not the flower, the actual smell of my nursing baby's breath).
2. The sound of rain on our metal roof.
3. Long, hot showers -- uninterrupted, of course. I don't have time to soak in the bath.
4. Lilacs and Lavender.
5. A clean house. Especially clean floors (and bathroom).
6. Clean bed sheets -- only on the first night.
7. Homemade soap.
8. My children's smiles ... and accomplishments.
9. Wet kisses from my children.
10. Knowing my family will be together forever.

Comments

laura capello said…
Mmmm... lovely list!
10:51 AM EDT
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