leaves of all shapes, colors and sizes scattered all over the driveway
biting into a crisp apple
a few simple decorations on the dining room table
discovering that everyone still fits in their winter coats from last year (!!)
fleece pajamas on the littlest ones
a row of colorful birthday cards lining our kitchen windowsill
treats from the local bakery, especially the “cinnamon roll” cupcake with cream cheese frosting – amazing!
running in old race shirts and Athleta capris
putting Sophie’s hair in two braids at her request
hearty stews and chili in the slow cooker
the kids wrapped up in blankets and quilts first thing in the morning
watching the trees on our property “rain” leaves on windy days
the excitement of a friend’s new baby, arriving soon
pulling out my slippers and remembering the miles I must have walked last year, pacing with a newborn
watching that same baby standing comfortably on his own and so close to walking – bittersweet!
warm cookies straight from the oven
the children running to the door when their daddy returns from work
listening to the big boys deep in conversation
my go-to sweet after the kids are in bed: a handful of peanuts and M&Ms
reading a few pages of Anne before I go to sleep
biting into a crisp apple
a few simple decorations on the dining room table
discovering that everyone still fits in their winter coats from last year (!!)
fleece pajamas on the littlest ones
a row of colorful birthday cards lining our kitchen windowsill
treats from the local bakery, especially the “cinnamon roll” cupcake with cream cheese frosting – amazing!
running in old race shirts and Athleta capris
putting Sophie’s hair in two braids at her request
hearty stews and chili in the slow cooker
the kids wrapped up in blankets and quilts first thing in the morning
watching the trees on our property “rain” leaves on windy days
the excitement of a friend’s new baby, arriving soon
pulling out my slippers and remembering the miles I must have walked last year, pacing with a newborn
watching that same baby standing comfortably on his own and so close to walking – bittersweet!
warm cookies straight from the oven
the children running to the door when their daddy returns from work
listening to the big boys deep in conversation
my go-to sweet after the kids are in bed: a handful of peanuts and M&Ms
reading a few pages of Anne before I go to sleep
Do you keep an actual journal of all these things? Just curious. It makes me think about of all the small things I'm grateful for and how beautiful it would be to have them in a special place to read when the kids are older ❤️
I do! I try to write a few things down every night before I go to bed and I just started taping in the little notes and drawings the kids make for me too. I never thought of it as a keepsake, but I love that idea!
Oh, this list is so beautiful and cozy and perfectly aware of the little moments. Loved "imagining the miles you out on your slippers last year pacing with a newborn" yes! Xxoxoxo