Friday, August 25, 2017

Five Things That Bring Me Joy

Friday, I am so glad to see you! This has been the never ending week. I don't know why, nothing major has happened but man it's felt like Friday since about Wednesday.

Today I am doing a little different for my five on Friday, instead of my favorites for the week I'm sharing five things that bring me joy!



O N E | Naps....Ya'll, I LOVE a good nap. Like could take one every day, and some days I do. Nothing better to me than cuddling up on the sofa for a mid afternoon snooze.

T W O | A clean house.... I love looking out into my kitchen, den, playroom and seeing everything put in its place. No clutter on the counters, toys put away. But lets be honest here, that literally only happens every Tuesday and lasts until my boys wake up from naps. I am starting to really try and put things away and not let them pile but my boys are tornados so its pointless to put the toys away every single time they get them out.

T H R E E | Putting Graham to bed...While the initial struggle to get him to settle down doesn't always bring me joy, the moments after books when we are sitting in the dark and his head is on my shoulder and we are singing songs, and having a little chat. There is nothing better. I always end it with "I love you" and he responds back "I lu you" melt. me.

F O U R | Conversations with Jack...this boy has such the imagination. Yesterday when asking why he had a red mark on his cheek he responded with "Mom, I was in the jungle and a dinosaur bit my cheek. It was a pterodactyl!! It bit me!!" I mean life with boys is never dull..the fact that he even knew what a pterodactyl is made me laugh.

F I V E | Patrick.... Of  course I couldn't leave off my sweet hubs. He brings me so much joy every day. His hard work and dedication to his family is like none other. I love him to pieces and really couldn't get through the days without him!



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13 comments:

  1. Naps and a clean house: absolutely! Nothing makes me happier!

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  2. Naps and clean houses are the best, but my kids are like yours and my house is tore up in seconds. I don't know how they do it. I also don't know how they can sneak so much stuff into my car! Have a great weekend!

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  3. A clean house ALWAYS brings me joy, too! If only it stayed that way a bit longer...and it's just me doing it to myself, haha!

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  4. A clean house is SO satisfying! And then in a matter of no time... it is usually a mess again! I hope you have a fantastic weekend and can pop over to my blog too. TGIF! https://www.confessionsofanorthernbelle.com/2017/08/friday-favorites-91/

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  5. Oh my gosh! Naps! Yes! I love having a nap as an adult!! And a clean house is something I always strive for. Having clutter around drives me insane!!
    Have a great Friday!!

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  6. Happy Friday!! Thank you so much for joining us! I am having so much fun reading all of these posts about joy. Oh how I miss naps. I envy you right now. Mason stopped napping right before he turned 2 and he’s 7 now. He wants nothing to do with naps. I tell him when he is my age he will miss naps. Oh man, there is nothing better than a clean house. Enjoy those sweet moments with Graham! I still lay with Mason and read and pray before bed and it’s one of my favorite times of the day! Jack’s response to the red mark is the absolute best. I love the imagination of a child. Have a great weekend!

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  7. Naps bring me Joy too!!! My kids and husband bring me joy too. Love this different take on Friday Five. Have a great weekend Emily!

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  8. I just love this post. Doesn't it brighten your mood when you talk about/think about all the blessings in life that things that bring you joy? It's so easy to get caught up in life's hardships but gosh we are all so lucky!

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  9. I definitely love taking naps in the summer!! And yes to a clean house! We had a housekeeper when I did grad school and the days she came were always the best days haha!
    Sarah at MeetTheShaneyfelts

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  10. Yes to a clean house and bedtime snuggles. Definitely the best! I love laying with my kiddos for a bit and just relaxing after a fun day.

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  11. Taking a nap IN a clean house. Aaaahhhh!!! It is like a little slice of heaven for this girl. Hope y'all had a great weekend.

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  12. A clean house makes me so happy too!

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  13. This is so sweet! What awesome guys you have in your life. I am also a fan of a clean house - it got away from my last week, and it was so relaxing to spend the weekend getting back on track :) Have a great week!

    Meg, Borrowed Heaven

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