What simple things give you joy in your life?

[Jewelfine]

I am working away ( I work from home) and my beautiful chocolate Labrador retriever, Gracie, came over and nudged me to throw her toy. Of course, I complied, and watching her run after it and get all excited about it is really one of my simple pleasures!

That got me thinking, where you are simple pleasures in life?

[Broken Arrow]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Strolls at a nearby park.

My very small music collection.

Naps.

[vsjhoc]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

I am working away ( I work from home) and my beautiful chocolate Labrador retriever, Gracie, came over and nudged me to throw her toy. Of course, I complied, and watching her run after them get all excited about it is really one of my simple pleasures!

That got me thinking, where you are simple pleasures in life?

Each of my two cats jumped into my bed last night and nudged me to throw their toys over and over again. I can't say it was one of my simple pleasures because it was at 4:00 am ...

I love an outdoor shower after a day at the beach.

[cashqueen]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

My 2yo son cuddled in my lap while I read him a book...and naps : )

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My Chihuahua Belle gives me so much joy!

[JoyJoy]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Now that our three sons are out on their own (we hope!), we love to go to the park, go out for ice cream cones, visiting the Falls (Niagara/American) as we live within 20 minutes of them, and our time spent reading and communicating to each other about what we read.

[DayByDay]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Being with my kids. I'm going to make brownies with my 3yo in a minute.

[pearlieq]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

My cats
Laying in bed and laughing with my husband
Reading a good book
Fall evenings
Walking
Cooking and baking
Planning for the future

[Roupey03]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Sitting down and watching a good movie with the girl friend.

[Ima saver]

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My little black poodle, Holly.

[vsjhoc]

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I don't know if I can say this on a "family" website. But what about great s*x?

[PauletteGoddard]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

I have been aching to share this somewhere appropriate!

Yesterday a young girl at my son's childcare center made a picture for me. Her teacher, my husband and I were surprised: no one else's mother was given this. I didn't even know the girl. I did write her a thank you letter. It's a pretty picture, addressed to me, and I have it up in the living room.

Listening to Fats Waller's music has been a cheap thrill and instant soother.

Walking by a neighbor's garden, hugging my family, taking my scooter out for a rural runabout, a backrub, eating fish and chips at a seaside boardwalk.

I was going to add "doing the NYT Crossword," but it isn't always simple!

[pearlieq]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

I don't know if I can say this on a "family" website. But what about great s*x?

Why not? It's the oldest "simple joy".

Of course, it does bring to mind the old proverb--

It is not economical to go to bed early to save candles if the results are twins!

[Ima saver]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Cute! I enjoy sitting out on the deck, overlooking the creek and listening to the water racing over the rocks!

[mmbugs]

Re: What simple things give you joy in your life?

Thanks for the reads today everyone. I really needed it.

Joy for me is listening to music, being alive - appreciating the fact I am healthy (not something I always had), a stoll in the weather even if it's raining (lightly), sight (looking at the clouds, stars, nature), counting my blessings, a good day at work, a suprise, baking, someone else's thoughtfullness or kindness. Having the time to read for pleasure.