of these to do today and savor the raw beauty and simplicity of the process...
{*} watch the sunrise or the sunset...really watch it happen
{*} find a 4-leaf clover
{*} walk barefoot in the grass and focus on how good it feels
{*} eat a popsicle
{*} chase a butterfly as it flutters by
{*} lie on your back in the grass and watch the stars
{*} wade in an icy cold creek
{*} twirl around in a swirly skirt
{*} make a clover chain necklace and wear it
{*} climb up into the branches of an old tree
{*} skip to the mailbox and don't worry about who's watching
No, don't call the kids to do these things with you. It's time to get out there and go solo. I'll be here waiting for you to report back to me! :)
I will be eating a popsicle in a few minutes-orange!!
And I try to watch the sunrise EVERY morning-its my favorite time of day-the house is quiet,the light is amazing and the promise of a new day and all the possibilities...its well worth getting out of bed for.
Posted by: mary w | 12 June 2007 at 19:02
Hi Rebecca,
Your list is wonderful. As it is evening where I am (approaching 8:30) and my son is already sleeping, I think I will take my tea outside and watch the sun set. Then, just to ice the cake, I will set myself down into the grass and watch the stars peek out as the sky darkens. Thank you for your suggestions.
Kelly
Posted by: Kelly V | 12 June 2007 at 19:16
Hi Rebecca,
What a breath of fresh air you shared. Would'nt it be nice that more people stop and see these simple little things that can renew us through our days.
Looking for to meeting you at Silver Bella.
Karla Smith
Posted by: Karla Smith | 12 June 2007 at 19:42
I promise, I really did try to eat a popsicle by myself, but I got caught and had to share with the kids anyway. Nice list!
Posted by: Jennifer Lavender | 12 June 2007 at 20:13
This is going to be my new to do list...I am going to do everything on that list...I promise. My Ali word for this year is {Play} and that is what I am going to do...starting right now..even at 10pm I am skipping to the mail box...forgot to get the mail today. Thanks for the fun to do list.
peace
kim
Posted by: Kim Bolyard | 12 June 2007 at 20:50
Popsicle -- check! I did it before I even read your blog. Whoa.
Posted by: Jill | 12 June 2007 at 23:10
Great advice! :)
Posted by: Petra | 13 June 2007 at 17:14
May I be so presumptuous as to add one more lovely yet fleeting thing to do this time of year? Take a babychild outside at dusk to watch the fireflies. My sweet babycakes, a precious nine month old first grandchild, and I sat mesmerized in wonder as we watched the dancing lights. His first experience with nature's magic and my glimpse of childlike awe through his eyes was a true blessing that the two of us shared as one...
Posted by: Rhonda M. | 14 June 2007 at 00:04
I loved reading this and being reminded of lots of simple pleasures, especially lying in the grass watching the stars. I used to do this a lot when I lived on a farm and saw lots of shooting stars, therefore lots of wishes! Don't think I would be able to get up if I did it now so will watch the sun set instead.
Posted by: Marie Rhodes | 14 June 2007 at 17:27