Joy in the Mundane

So, I have seen many around bloggy land joining the wonderfully talented Ann Voskamp in Counting Their Blessings. I do love reading about others finding joy in a life that many would think mundane. If we do not see our little moments as blessings, then life can tend to bog us down. So, instead, find joy.

Ok, I think I'll take a post to share joy in my mundane.

My children share joy and excitement as they wake up each morning and go on an elf hunt

I love to bake a new, healthier treat and my family likes it (and asks me to make it again)

Watching my dogs sleep at my feet

Knowing I have a husband who pitches in when he sees I am at my wits end

Listening to my husband laugh

The smell of fresh, clean linens on my bed

My first cup of morning coffee in my Tinkerbell mug

Being mom to a sweet, thoughtful, talented little girl

Laughing with my friend and treasuring our time before she moves 6 hours away

Knowing I have a trip to Walt Disney World booked (Henry's first trip)

The sound of the garage door and knowing that Daddy is home

The smell of coffee as it brews

Being a mom to a busy, smart, funny, silly little boy

Eating dinner with my family at our table every night

Sunshine on a cold winter day

Giving Christmas gifts to others

Connecting with old friends and knowing we've become more alike as we aged

Being married to my best friend

Listening to the radio and a song from when I was young comes on and I sing loudly (off key)

Reading my bible and seeing little snippets of exactly what God wants me to see

Having a friend who even though we do not see each other often, we know that we're always there for one another, love you B

Knowing my son is always good for a random hug

Having a little girl who laughs and giggles often

Looking at my husband in the eyes and knowing what he's thinking

Standing at church on Sunday morning and worshiping with strangers and those with familiar faces

There's just a snippet of my mundane that gives me joy. Silly and strange though they may be, they make me smile.