The Small Things

My post from yesterday said that I want to focus on the small things. The good little things that are right in front of me that I hardly notice anymore because of life changes or how busy things are sometimes. I want to show appreciation for these things and then return the kindness, which is one definition of gratitude. So I am challenging myself today to make a list of the small good things that are going on right around me everyday, so I can appreciate them more.

- Morning cuddles from my little

- Having a warm cup of coffee between my fingers

- The happy face and squeal my daughter makes when I come home from work

- Kisses when I leave for work and kisses when I come home

- Being able to admire flowers at the shop. Smelling them, taking in all their glorious colors. Then buying them and seeing them flourish in my home

- The meows my cat makes when I first wake up in the morning 

- Cat head butts

- How little and cute toddler shoes are

- A working car 

- Hello hugs and goodbye hugs from friends

- Inside jokes with my hubby

- Snapchatting with my sister-in-laws

- The smell right after it rains

- Dancing in the rain

- Family jam sessions to Taylor Swift's "Shake it Off"

- When my daughter asks me to hold her hand

- Just because kisses

- Twirling in dresses

- Sunset and sunrises

- Hot showers

- Family walks

- Smiling at strangers

- Giving compliments and seeing the other person light up

There are more things I know that I can add, and I will keep embracing and relishing in the small things so I can return the kindness. What would be on your list?