Since the kids have been out of school and our normal evening activities are on a summer hiatus, I have been really enjoying the little things in my life. Here are just a few of the little things that have been making my life sweet.
1. We had a family day at Josh's work and there was a comedy show. When we went into the show, Bella asked what the word "comedy" meant. I told her that it was when something was funny. At one point during the hilarious show, she looked at me bright-eyed and smiling from ear-to-ear and said, "Now that is comedy!"
2. The kids have been taking swim lessons in the mornings and the other morning Elias kissed me on the cheek before running off with his friends to play. It was really unexpected and it warmed my heart to know he's not too big yet to show me affection in public.
3. A couple weeks ago, Josh told me that the song "Just the way you are" by Bruno Mars reminded him of me. I have put on a little weight this past year, which has been a little tough on my self-esteem. I thought automatically that he meant to convey that he loved me just the way I was, no matter what I looked at, which was sweet enough. But before I could say anything, he said that he especially thought of me when he heard the line, "When you smile, the whole world stops and stares for a while." Now, I am not delusional and think that even one other person stops and stares when I smile, but it was so sweet of him and it reminded me of why I fell in love with him in the first place. Now every time I hear that song, it makes me smile and warms my heart.
4. My kids have recently become authorities on zombies. They have never seen a zombie movie or show in their lives, but they have found some very reliable sources for zombie information at their swim lessons. So now they go around acting like zombies and eating brains. I sent a text to Josh today that read, "The kids just ate my brain. But at least they shared it!" (I have tried to curtail the zombie talk, but I figure it will run its course. Every time they act like zombies, I give them a stern look, but I am not too worried that their futures will hold any zombie aspirations.)
5. I cut Elias' hair in a mohawk a few days ago and I think it really looks adorable, especially with his multiple missing teeth.
6. Josh and I have always thought very similarly, but lately it is uncanny how often we can read each other's thoughts and the kids often wonder what we are laughing about when we say things that to them don't seem funny at all.
7. My kids are old enough to play in the pool by themselves, so I can read a book poolside this year for the first time. I tend to miss them, so I will get in every 20 minutes or so. I want their memories of going to the pool to include me being there with them. After the swimming lessons, Elias is an true swimmer and I am proud of both the kids progress.
8. I had a yard sale last week. I made a little money, which is a positive, but I am most excited to have my house back from the clutter!
9. I had a friend from small group e-mail me out of the blue to see how I was doing and to tell me that she was thinking and praying for me. It was such a nice surprise in my inbox!
10. (Since 10 is the magic number for lists, I guess I must end here!) Last week at the end of swim lessons one of the lifeguards gave Elias a Frisbee. She said that she only had a few, so she told him not to tell the other kids that she gave it to him because she didn't have enough to go around. A few minutes later another boy from the lessons was talking to Elias and said, "I want a Frisbee." I could see Elias' thoughts working, but he kept his mouth shut. But then the boy asked him where he got it and you could see the struggle in Elias' face. He wanted to be honest, but he didn't want to tell on the lifeguard. After about 20 seconds, he said, "I got it from the lifeguard, but I wasn't supposed to tell because she doesn't have enough for everyone." I was very proud of him for choosing to be honest on his own, even if he thought the lifeguard might get upset. I have seen him do this at school and in other situations when he thinks that I don't see and it makes me happy to see that he is making wise choices without me around. Bella is starting to do this too, even though she is still young.
Bonus little thing: My kids have played almost the entire day together without once saying they were bored or turning on the television or getting in a fight. I am not sure what happened to my children, but I will appreciate it while I can (and get some cleaning done in the process!). I love watching them be kids.
There are so many other little things, like all the big words my kids continue to use and read, the campfires in the backyard, and walks around the neighborhood. But you can only have one bonus item to a list, its the rule!
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