It finally caught up with me.
That winter cold we’re all trying so hard to avoid. I can’t complain though … it’s just a wee little sore throat and slight congestion. Hopefully my flu shot will help me bypass suffering from anything worse than that. Prayers said and fingers crossed.
Wait … I think one cancels out the other. I’ll stick with the prayers.
Anyway, even when a sniffle’s got me down, I can’t help but notice all the sweet little things surrounding me, keeping my spirits aloft and a good, solid smile on my face.
Here are some I enjoyed this past week:
The Boy in jammies. And yes, he’s watching TV {gasp!}. He’s outgrown Max and Ruby and The Backyardigans, but a few select shows on Disney XD are fine by me. That’s what a day off is for: staying in your pj’s, cuddling up in mom’s bed, and relaxing before an afternoon of play.
Cooking beside the cats. My grandmother had these cool cats in her kitchen for as long as I can remember.
I love them.
The male cat is inebriated {see the tongue hanging out?} and his date {complete with mink stole} has had quite enough of his shenanigans. They remind me of Sunday nights at Nonni’s house, when I was about 4 years old and my older sister was still alive. We’d be fresh from a bath, sitting in front of The Wonderful World of Disney while my mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother fixed dinner. Those cats make me smile every evening when I prep a meal for my own little family.
And how about 4 o’clock winter sunlight reflecting off a counter top? I’d say that’s pretty special, too.
Cozy places to read. Now if I could only tame my nervous energy enough to make a habit out of using it.
The smell of the tropics in January.
And from Blogland … well, you don’t get better than these gals. I always enjoy what they have to share.
- Centered from Simply Evani
- Chocolate Chocolate Chip Cookies from Two Clever Moms
- Controlling Paper … from Verri Organized
- Measuring My 4 Walls from This Southern Girl’s Heart
- The Slurp Heard ‘Round The World from The Sunday Spill
- I’d Rather Take Coffee … from If You’ve Seen My Mind …
Enjoy your weekend, friends, and don’t forget to come back on Monday to link up your Much Ado Monday post! Anything goes, as long as it wouldn’t make your momma blush.
Linking up today with the following:
It’s The Little Things @ Hello Hue . Photo Friday Blog Hop @ Ladies Holiday . High Five For Friday @ From My Grey Desk Blog . Aloha Friday @ What Jean Likes . That Friday Blog Hop! @ Forgetful Momma
I LOVE those cats!…and this post… it was more than sweet – warmed my heart. It’s a great reminder to pause to appreciate all the sweet little things that make my heart sing – daily – and there are many. Thank you. <3
Feel better love! xox
Francesca @verriorganized.com just wrote this gem …Home is where your…stuff is
Your photos and little things never fail to make me smile
Hope the flu leaves you as quickly as it came! Feel better!
Tricia just wrote this gem …Weekly Gratitude #58 – from slog to glitter
Thank you, Tricia … a few days later and I’m feeling better! Must have been all the good vibes being sent my way!
Love that cozy little place to read. And the smell of the tropics in January – the best!
Rach just wrote this gem …Beef Stew and Amish Bread
Absolutely the best! And so affordable!
Your blog is always my favorite stop on Friday, something about the way you write just makes me feel calm and grateful. Thank you for always sharing such wonderful tidbits about your life, I love the story about that cats, what a special memory. Thanks for sharing my link too dear friend! Hope you feel better soon.
Evani just wrote this gem …I Have Popular Posts?
I love singing your praises, E … love your little spot on the blogosphere!
I always LOVE taking a tour through your beautiful and sweet little things Michelle! It takes me inside your world…and I find so much comfort in doing that…
Chris Carter just wrote this gem …I Am At The Mommy Mess Today!!
Chris, thank you! It does my heart such good to know that it brings a little joy to someone!
hey there! thanks for that sweet link. and talk about house envy. Your home looks absolutely SO cozy. I want to curl up and read there too. And I want those cats. I love that they’re you grandmother’s. It’s the little oddities like those that make a house a home I think
sarah @sundayspill just wrote this gem …the sunday spill–it starts with a misplaced shoe
I totally agree, Sarah!