Simple Joy

Water bottle.

She wanted one because her friends have it. I thought about it and decided that

maybe it is a good idea since she doesn't have one. Plus, she doesn't have her

OWN thing that much so I got one for her.

I just cannot forget the smile, the cute smile she had on her face. It just lit up her whole entire world. She was happy. Only a thing like water bottle can change her life.

The next day, I said to her " Yesterday, water bottle made you happy.

What made you happy today?"

She immediately wrapped her arms around my legs and said

"Just hugging you. Hugging you makes me happy."

Gee. She knows how to make ME happy even.

What changes your life that much these days?

When I feel so grateful to be a mother

I feel grateful to be a mom when...

1. My son wakes me up every weekday morning with his sweet voice saying
"Mom, it is morning." (I have his voice recorded on my cel phone)

Okay, I admit it. I don't feel the way all the time because I hate to wake up in the morning. Yes, sometimes I feel like throwing my cel to the wall but well, that's another story anyway.

2. My other son who wakes up early no matter what, wakes me up when I sleep in- which happens once in a while. Yes, I push the snooze at least 4 times everyday!

3. My boys turn around and wave at me when I see them off to the bus stop in the
morning. I will take picture of this one of these days. Put tears in my eyes often.

4. My little girl runs to give me a hug with open arms and a sweet smile.

5. The kids thank me for making good dinner. -where did they learn the trick anyway?

6. they come cuddle up and put their head on my shoulder so I can caress their forehead to sleep.

And the list goes on.