Do you ever stop and spot the ordinary moments in your days that are actually pretty extraordinary? The ones that you may do over and over and over, most days, but they make you feel happy and warm inside every time anyway? These are the moments to savour, to notice, as I know they’ll fly by. For me, it’s things like..
1. Early morning snuggles in bed with my children. Boo tends to get up then, but sometimes she’ll come back upstairs to find me giving Little Man his milk and climb back in to hug her little brother or ask me to play some music so that they can dance on the bed together.
2. As I clean away after mealtimes, Boo enticing Little Man out of the way to go and play with her and he’ll toddle excitedly after her, both of them laughing.
3. Grabbing Boo and scooping her onto my lap when she leasts expects it, for cuddles – she resists far more than Little Man, so I feel good when I succeed!
4. Strolling in the park, or round the shops, and partaking in our random and funny chats.
5. Tickle-time. Of course.
6. Listening to Boo ‘reading’ to Little Man, and trying to teach him how to talk.
7. Impromptu family dance sessions in the kitchen while we wait for the dinner to cook – Time Warp anyone?!
8. The children waiting for their bath-time of an evening – always upstairs, with dimmed lights, cosy in our rooms, full of giggles, stories and lately, hide and seek!
9. Reading time. Any book, any story, anywhere, any child! I love these moments.
10. Watching them sleeping. So peaceful.
It’s in the every day moments that I can feel at my happiest. It’s these moments that I suspect will number amongst the best of my life. I think that when I’m old and grey (well, I’m pretty grey now, but you get what I mean..!), I’ll look back on my life and remember these times fondly and wish that I could have them back. So I will cherish them now, and make every second count.
What are your favourites?
You’re so right, it’s those little moments everyday that make life special. Littlest was jumping in the leaves earlier and asked me to join him-the look of happiness on his face when we jumped together was just magical.
Oh, that is a lovely moment. Their delight in the little things is wonderful to see x
I definitely agree with you! My husband and I also call this “small joys”. When things get a little bit tough, moments like these and the small joys in life will help you get by. #MagicMoments.
Lovely to have these ‘small joys’ as they really do mean so much. Thanks for reading x
What a lovely way to look at it. Life can sometimes seem full of mundane little tasks, but finding so much pleasure in them will ensure that everyone enjoys them as much as they should 🙂 #MagicMoments
It’s the best way to look at it, as I’ve no doubt that in a few years, I’ll look back and long for these little things x
Love those everyday moments too particularly morning snuggles (if only they were a bit later though).
Well yes, but we can’t have it all!
What a lovely way to look at the day, we should all take a moment to appreciate these special moments
Thanks, yes, I really think we should 🙂
You are right, so much resides in those small moments, the tapestry of life at its best.
Thanks, and that is a lovely way of putting it
This is all so true, and so important. One of the biggest changes for me over the last year has been taking the time to stop and notice these moments, and like you they are the most special to me. Lots of magical moments to treasure xx #MagicMoments
I find that I need them. They make me instantly cheerier and calm, and if the day’s not going well, a quick cuddle or dance around lifts me straightaway 🙂
I agree it’s lovely to enjoy these special times, even if they’re routine. My kids and I are big fans of impromptu dance sessions too.
#magic moments
Oh, they’re just the best of moments 😉
It’s those little moments that make the stresses and/or worries of the day worth it. Those little moments are certainly what I live for. #magicmoments x
Absolutely right. All of those other things are made manageable as long as we have these moments, and recognise them
It’s those little moments that hold so many lovely memories and are just the best! I can’t agree with you more on them! Enjoy!
Thank you – oh, I will enjoy :-)!
Ah, lovely post, it is so good to remember the little moments that are so easily forgotten. x
Yes, they can be overlooked as they aren’t milestones or hugely significant, but they are just precious.
awww what a lovely post, i love morning snuggles and a game of hide and seek 🙂
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments xxxx
Thanks – those morning snuggles are the best 🙂 Thanks for hosting x
Monkey’s in a really cuddly stage at the moment, lots of hugs and kisses and I love you, makes every day magical for me.
Oh, that is lovely. My daughter’s not especially cuddly, but Little Man is, so I’ll take what I can!
You’re so right Jocelyn, the cuddles especially although POD often tries to escape! We love bathtime and stories too 🙂
Boo tries to escape, too. Little Man indulges me 😉
The relationship between Boo and Little Man sounds so lovely. It sounds like they’re really close. I love watching z sleep. It’s one of my favourite ordinary moments.
They are very close, which I’m hoping continues as they grow older. At the moment, though, I’m enjoying watching them 🙂
I agree, these little moments are so important… xx
What beautiful moments, i must admit i love morning snuggles they really are my faves
thanks for linking up with #MagicMoments x
Oh this is lovely! I often have to stop myself rushing around and remind myself that all these things are precious and will not laat forever!
Such a beautiful post, I know exactly what you mean. I treasure those dancing round the living room moments and adore it when my boy holds my hands while he jumps on the bed, a look of pure glee on his face. And of course, watching them sleeping never grows old, even as they do!
Thank you. I think we need to stop & notice them sometimes, as I know they’re fleeting.
You’re so right, just cherish those moments while you can. Before you know it they’ll be grown-up and off.
Exactly – got to make the most of it all now x
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This is a lovely lovely post. I would agree with all of these. But I also love snuggling with Little Miss on the sofa and walking with her little hand in mine. You are right though these are the moments that mean the most but can go by unappreciated. Thanks for reminding me to saviour them. Hugs Mrs H xxxx
Thank you. Lovely to think it’s reminded you and you can savour them that bit more today xx