Little Things

Last night I woke up at 3:30 a.m. and couldn't sleep. I could hear the rain dripping from the rain gutter and it was driving me nuts. I was thinking about the sound of rain and how it's usually one of those "little things" in life that makes me happy - just not at 3:30 in the morning. Then I started thinking about all the little things in life that make me smile. Here's a few I thought of:

• a sunny day
• clean bed sheets
• the vivid green color of a European summer
• seeing a newborn baby yawn
• just hanging out with your husband/wife
• getting your hair cut
• the smell of a horse's fur after it rains
• your cat falling asleep in your lap
• laying in front of the fireplace and getting lost in a good book
• leaving the dentist's office
• watching a group of four-year olds dance on a stage
• the smell of a puppy's breath
• the feeling you have after running four miles
• getting a hug and kiss when you get home from work
• brushing a horse for the first time after a long winter
• having a very serious conversation with a four-year old
• the brisk, fresh air of an early spring morning
• campfires and s'mores in the summer
• waking up on Friday morning and remembering it's the weekend
• tears of happiness for a family member or friend
• taking treats to church in your scripture bag

I could probably list a lot more, but that's a pretty good list. It makes me all warm and happy inside just thinking about those things!