Simple...Simple...Simple!

The other day, I had gone to the Post Office and saw 2 boxes full of apples. Both boxes had a little note taped on it saying 'Free'....I had grabbed one box...Than went ahead and grabbed the other box. Feeling Guilty-I did think about leaving the other box for someone else, but what if nobody else was going to take the apples-They would just go to waste. So I took both boxes home and the kids *especially the little boys* thought it was Christmas or something. We hadn't bought apples in a couple of weeks, so it was just nice to have some apples around. So, I have to say Thank You to whom ever took the time to pick the apples and place them down at the post office. The green apples are gone and boy were they good! Thank you!!
That same day, in the mail...I had received a pink envelope that had a little note, a Troll doll with crazy red hair, and a key chain with the Brigham City Temple on it. The note was short and sweet just enough to really warm my heart n get me all teary eyed...Thank you Tonia, my crazy sister, for taking the time to send that to me...It meant a lot to me.
On the Adorable Ones Birthday, he was invited to go have some lunch with a couple of his co workers. They took him to one place that he didn't want to go to...He Sat in the truck and was kinda throwing a fit because he really didn't want to go there that day. The co worker finally got him to go inside...When they got inside-There was a bunch of co workers and employees there to surprise him! Michael is pretty hard to surprise...They got him good this year. He loves jerky, so they got him a bag of every kind from his favorite Jerky place in Provo Utah. They also had a sign made for him that says 'The Adorable One' with 2 smiley faces on it! Thank you guys for taking the time to make my Husband feel so good and cared for. He smiled for days after just thinking about how he sat in the truck with his arms folded like a little child not getting his way!! Stubborn man! :O)
When Bobcat's Football team had their first game of this season, they won!! First game in 3 years...The 'GLOW' that came off of that field was awesome! Lots of effort and hard work paid off...That win may have changed that team of 'Little Men' for the rest of their football playing years...I will be surprised if they ever forget that first win! They went on to win their second game as well...Amazing what a simple win can do. Thank you Boys for working as a team...And I am sure the parents would agree with me...Thank you boys for making us so proud! And a Thank You to the coach who has had to have some serious patience these last 3 years...
Our oldest daughter wasn't going to play Volleyball this year. We kind of told her she could not play, felt she needed to focus on Softball. Well, the coach and some of the volleyball players-Along with her Uncle-had been bugging Sass to play, telling her that they needed her and that its her senior year and she should do it all. That sparked some confidence in Sass and lit a fire in her-She finally told us the week before the first game that she wanted to play...Really Bad! So, being that it is her Senior year...We said go ahead! I went to watch her play...And She is a started and is pretty darn good! I couldn't help but feel a bit of regret of ever telling her she shouldn't play! She loves it and is having a really good time-It will be her last time to be a Sultan Volleyball player, so Good For Her!! Thank you so much to all those who kept on her...telling her and encouraging her to play! She just better not get injured :O)
Our Jessi came home one day, so very happy *she is always happy...But this day, she was REALLY Happy!* She had told me that her teacher told her that she has really improved this year. She really built up Jessica's self esteem-Just with a few simple words! Thank you so much to that teacher that took the time to say 'Positive' things that made our daughter who has struggled since kindergarten to have confidence at school! It has made a difference!
In July I received a couple of messages regarding our Oldest son. I was extremely worried at first, because you never know what your child is doing when you are not around to keep them in line. Both the messages told me how thankful they were that Justin helped them with their yard, and that he is such a hard worker. One even went on to tell me what an amazing young man we have and that we must be very proud. Of course, these ladies have no idea how much their words meant to me. It is always nice to hear Positive things. Thank you!! For taking the time to write to me a Short n Simple message! Made me feel like I haven't completely failed as a parent.
This Morning, our Tator Tot spilled his milk and he came in and told me... 'Mom, I spilt my milk!' He than looked at me with those little hazel eyes of his and said 'I so sorry Mom! I so sorry!' Just the look on his face while saying 'Sorry' of course made the mess that much easier to clean. A simple look and a simple word...Thank you Tator Tot for being so sweet.
Simple things....
A cool breeze! A few clouds! Rain...Thunder! A clean house! A smell of something sweet being baked! A hug! A Kiss! A hand shake! A glance! A smile! A wink! A note! A small gift! Fresh Cut grass! A budding Rose*especially a White one*! Planting a Garden! Walking the dog! A jog around the block! A walk around town! MUSIC! A Hello Text! A 'How are you' Greeting! You look Nice today! Hot Cocoa! RootBeer with Whipped Cream*For me anyway*! A cats purr! A baby sweet sounds! Silence! A warm blanket! A hair cut! Holding the door for someone else! Taking a minute to help someone! Doing service! Attending church! Working with the Youth! Reading! Rubbing someones feet-or having someone rub your feet! Fireworks! Sweatshirts! Socks!
I could keep going...But I think you get what I am saying!
The simple things in life are amazing! The simple things that can make us feel good! Especially if we do things to make someone else's day! Love and enjoy the Simple things. Don't take anything for granted...and don't sweat the small stuff! Focus!
I am forever thankful for ALL the simple things in my life and so thankful to those around me who do the simple things to make me feel good!
Simple Simple Simple!