{simple things}

Some of the little things that make me happy:

slippers on a hardwood floor

the crackle of the fire in the woodstove

a hot cup of tea

homemade scones with jam

handwritten letters

parcels

birthday cards

waking up to lots of email in my inbox

my boys in their pajamas

rumpled hair and rosy cheeks

soft skin and sweet-smelling hair

hugs

snow on the mountains

a pink sunrise

waves crashing on the beach

blue, cloudless skies

flip-flops

cupcakes

Easter egg hunts

picnics

the smell of playdough

new crayons

homemade Valentines

newly sharpened pencils

browsing the bookstore
a sandwich and soup in a favourite cafe

tea and biscotti

sun on my face through the window

new magazines

lipbalm

bubble baths

pedicures

rain on the rooftops

full flower pots on the front step

the cherry tree in our front yard

lilac bushes in full bloom

bird feeders

I was inspired last night when I read Katrina's post of simple things on her blog, Kat's Cradle. It was just a list of simple little things that make her happy, but it was lovely to read. And, it gets better... She linked to another blog that is doing something wonderful. Soul Aperture will donate $1 to Doctors without Borders to help the people of Haiti for every {simple things} post out there in blogland. Make a list of happy things and help make a difference? How could I resist? I couldn't. How about you?