Warning: Sappy Post

Austin has been begging me to take the picture of Will's bare buns off the blog (he claims child abuse for William). Anyway instead of deleting the photo, we compromised on just publishing a new post:

I was reading a blog recently that had posted SIMPLE PLEASURES. I loved it. It made me become aware of those small, little things that make me so happy (even if this happiness is only seconds long). In today's world these "things" are priceless. I hope that all who read this (both of you) are inspired to think of your own SIMPLE PLEASURES and be awed by them as I am by my own:

1. Folded laundry with nothing in the washing machine or dryer or on the laudry room floor.
2. Hearing an old 80's song on the radio -- and noticing that my kids are singing along too--in the same off tune, off rhythm way that I did (do).
3. The phrase "NO homework tonight, I did it all in class".
4. Nap time.
5. Having a day, then being able to meet friend(s) and pound it out on the treadmill.
6. Having an "Indian Summer" Fall. And all the outdoor fun that comes along with it.
7. Ovaltine. Especially with Costco milk.
8. Reading a good book, recommendations from friends to read these good books.
9. William's learning to talk and the crazy, mixed up way he says things. My favorite right now "aunie (regan) my eesster (sister)?!? Bell my eester!! OR the way he reads Mr. Brown can Moo, can you? OR......
10. Holiday decorations. My neighborhood is full of them right now, the houses, the grocery store, the zoo, it is soo fun. (Halloween right now, but will soon change to Christmas)