- a little me time
- a lot of us time
- a vase full of bright cherry sunflowers
- a book I can’t put down
- a full moon
- a colorful garden
- a round trip ticket
- a wink
- a front porch light
- a letter in the mailbox
- a promise kept
- a secret shared
- a child’s contagious laughter
- a perfect souffle
- a wishing well
- a meaningful kiss
- a quiet moment
- a kind gesture
- a new friend
- a car wash
- a door being held open
- a discount
- a green light
- a brilliant sunset
- a warm welcome
- a pair of worn in slippers
- a smaller size
- a new episode
- a great opportunity
- a hotdog at a baseball game
- a catchy tune
- a clean set of sheets
- a walk along the beach
- a ladybug
- a brighter shade
- a chance encounter
- a change for the better
- a hand to hold
- a view from the top
- a wagging tail on a puppy
- a Ferris wheel
- a fresh perspective
- a full-bodied Cabernet
- a familiar touch
- a pile of leaves
- a second chance
- along hot shower
- a fresh manicure
- a visit to the zoo
- a smile
This post was written for Mama Kat’s Writer’s Workshop, Prompt 1.) The simple things…
Stasha says
Sending you a photo of a ferris wheel and a lady bug. You and me, lots in common!
Erin says
I love your list, as I was reading I just kept saying Aww, yeah, yep, YES! LOVE, yep! My favorites a smile and a hot dog at a baseball game!
Mie says
Couldn't agree more with you. This list is awsome!!
Alison@Mama Wants This says
Fabulous list, Tonya! All wonderful things. I stopped at 'discount' and thought, heck yes. I guess that means I'm officially a shopaholic 🙂
JDaniel4's Mom says
I love your list too. It isn't filled with grand or expensive things. It is filled with simple and wonderful things to enjoy.
Karen and Gerard says
Great list! I'm going to add a few more here:
51. Hot summer nights with a cool breeze.
52. Pets.
53. Having a day off.
Diane says
Love all those things! Happiness truly is in the simple things, isn't it? 🙂
Carrie says
I wish we could all keep in mind it is the simple things that make life go. We'd be much happier!
Stephanie says
Such a great list! And clean sheets? Are the best thing ever!
Danielle says
Love the list…couldn't agree more!
MamaRobinJ says
I LOVE this list! So many good things on it.
K says
Such a great list! I love how it bounces around from action to feeling to the senses. So many little things in our world to appreciate!
Anonymous says
Anonymous said…Yay for everything on this list! Added up, all the simple things are truly the beauty in life.
I'm not anonymous (I'm angela from tiaras-and-trucks and I am obviously fighting with blogger, because it won't let me comment)
Kim @ Mamas Monologues says
Yes! All wonderful things that can easily put a smile on my face!
And a manicure?? I'm headed tonight to get one 😉
Jessica says
What a sweet list of so many simple things in life. I would also add, sleeping children.
Leah says
Wonderful list and I couldn't agree more with all of them! : ) XOXO
Nancy says
51. Game night
52. Jalapeno Margaritas at Sol
53. Cupcakes