Identifying The Little Everyday Things
Today at breakfast the kids started reminiscing about a time when I used to take them to “the gym.” I realized immediately that they must have been referring to the exercise room of our old apartment. That was so long ago and I only have a very vague memory of taking them with me.
I said, “I wonder why I can’t really remember that.”
And Israel answered, “It’s because you didn’t scrapbook it.”
What’s missing from your scrapbooks? Lately I have been trying to identify those little things that are so much a part of our daily lives that I don’t even really think about them. One that I thought of recently was the fact that Fridays are Aiden’s and my favorite day right now. He gets to take a toy for Show-and-Tell and then stay an extra hour at school for Lunch Bunch. And that’s the reason it’s my favorite day, too!
Today’s Everyday Observation
This morning I made biscuits. We love homemade biscuits that are so fat they almost split in the middle. Israel encouraged me to start making biscuits a long time ago because it was one of his regular breakfasts he enjoyed while growing up. Weekend mornings seem to feel a little happier when I make biscuits.
What are some of the little things you haven’t thought much about before? What are those things that don’t seem significant at first thought, but in actuality bring little bits of joy into your everyday life?
* * *
Pals
2-Page 12z12 Layout
Journaling reads: Someday, I hope to have a backyard that is cozy and relaxing with lots of plants. But for now it is a place to play ball * draw with chalk * roller blade and bike * play “rock star” on the retaining wall * have water fights * run through sprinklers * blow bubbles * throw parties * develop your own imaginary world.
Supplies: Cardstock (Bazzill) * Patterned paper (Daisy D’s, other unknown) * Wordstrip, metal tab (7 Gypsies) * Chipboard (Scenic Route) * Brads (Making Memories) * Pen (American Crafts) * “Pals” clothing tag and ccircular running icon (re-purposed “found” item).
