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! :)
What a cute picture of your dog - he (she?) doesn't look thrilled at the pretty necklace! Love your blog & your creations - beautiful!
Posted by: Karen | 11 June 2007 at 09:29
Rebecca, love the photo of your dog with the clover necklace! This so brings back sweet childhood memories. We used to make those necklaces all the time at my grandparents house. Wish I could do that today, but I don't have any clover in my yard. So I pick skipping to the mailbox! Thanks for helping me stop, smile, and remember sweet memories!
Posted by: Cindy (JunqueArt) | 11 June 2007 at 10:44
I plan on doing #3 and #8. Thanks for reminding us all to live in the moment!
Posted by: PresentPast Collection | 11 June 2007 at 10:45
oh i love your doggie in the daisy necklace...precious!
i am eating a popsicle today AND playing games with my girls.
i love walking barefoot in the grass!
my hubby did a cannon ball into the pool yesterday much to my teenagers dismay.
Posted by: paige | 11 June 2007 at 11:03
your chocolate labbie is so very sweet!
again, you bring a breath of fresh air! God Bless you, Rebecca!
Posted by: Sally in Mass | 11 June 2007 at 13:16
Oh my I haven't seen those little flower necklaces in years.I used to make those in elementary school. Brings back memories. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Maria Rodarte | 11 June 2007 at 13:39
these sound so fun! i will have to improvise since I live in the dessert and we don't have to water, clovers, or grass...lol..
Posted by: mrc1471 | 11 June 2007 at 16:00
I'm eating a popsicle as I read. Ok, it is my son's unfinished popsicle it counts doesn't it?! Why do they like the blue ones so much?
Posted by: Dianne Plummer | 11 June 2007 at 18:47
I pick twirling and bare feet in the grass! Do you remember twirling round and round until you could hardly stand up because you were so dizzy? Oh the giggles! Thank you!
Posted by: Jill | 11 June 2007 at 18:53
This summer I've been making a point of walking around the house and yard in my bare feet. It's amazing how much that feels like summer. It wakes up memories when we were kids and not worried about the soles of our feet getting dirty. Thanks for the reminders..it is surprising how we give up the little pleasures that can keep our hearts young.
Posted by: Kathleen | 11 June 2007 at 20:03
Though not on your list, I sat and really watched my son play in the sandbox today...wow, they have a lot to teach us about enjoying what we do!
Posted by: Kelly | 11 June 2007 at 20:37
Oh, that is the sweetest photo evah!!!
Posted by: Delaney Gates | 11 June 2007 at 21:14
I've been going to the pool almost every day for the past few weeks. I love it as much now as I did as a child. Thanks for the reminder to really enjoy the simple things in life, and to not let your days rush by.
Posted by: Janell | 11 June 2007 at 22:32
One of my life's goals is to find a 4 leaf clover and I just don't give up, but have had no luck!
great list!
See you at Silver bella
Posted by: karla nathan | 11 June 2007 at 23:29
hello darling girl- your worlds beautiful- i allways swirl my skirt....la.la.laa.love jo..
Posted by: oldflowers4me | 12 June 2007 at 04:59
rebecca thank you so much for your fun freah approach to life... I was feeling a bit swaped today and your blog entry just lifted me! Thanks I will go and do something mad now...by the way I LOVE walking in the grass barefoot...It causes me to stop and appreciate, reflect and be me
Posted by: Rachel Saunders | 12 June 2007 at 09:47
Yesterday I played in the sprinkler with the dogs... SO much fun! I don't know what was better -- the relief of the cool water on a hot afternoon, or laughing at the antics of my three dogs as they tried to bite the sprinkler/catch the water spray in their mouths! Thanks for the great reminder of what is truly important in this life!
Posted by: Lynne | 12 June 2007 at 09:52
what fun - I can easily manage many of the things on your suggested list, but I laughed when I read "skip to the mail box." My teenage daughter would die of shame and the neighbors would really wonder about me...lol!
Posted by: tracy whitney | 12 June 2007 at 10:51
ahhhh the simple life. We crave it so much, but so often just don't take the time.
I too love walking barefoot in the grass. Reminds me of being a little girl, running around after daddy had just cut the lawn.
Love the photo of your precious pooch. Every 4 legged friend should have a necklace as beautiful!
Have a blessed day.
Posted by: Mary Ann | 12 June 2007 at 11:26
Yesterday I played on the Slip N Slide with my kids - in my front yard, in full sight of the neighbors, and anyone else driving up or down the hill (we live right at the corner)! It was so fun! Definitely lived in that moment.
And the other day I was jumping around in the Princess bounce house with the girls - again in the front yard. The neighbors probably think I'm a nut for a mother by now, but they've all known me since I was a little girl so I'm sure they think it's funny.
Love your suggestions!
Posted by: Nicole Steele | 12 June 2007 at 11:27
Great reminders to ENJOY! Thanks.
Posted by: dawn | 12 June 2007 at 11:57
What a lovely list. My list would have many of your items =]
XOXO
Posted by: Rhonda | 12 June 2007 at 12:33
LOVE the list... I just skipped out to the mailbox, and yes, was caught by a driver passing by! You could tell he was giggling! But I didn't care! That felt good! I just might even have a popsicle later... perhaps watching the sun set??? ;)
Today is a beautiful day!!!
I have never seen a clover necklace before... What a bummer to have missed out on such a sweet simple thing... it's gorgeous and looks like so much fun! Thanks for sharing, Rebecca!
Hugs,
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon J | 12 June 2007 at 14:11
I love, love, love the clover necklace. Wow, does this bring back fun memories... I don't often feel as old as I am, but I also can't remember the last time I really felt ten years old. :)
I can't quite put my finger on it, but your list strikes me as wonderfully southern, Rebecca, and I just love that. As a southern transplant (in hotter than you'd think Minnesota), I don't get enough reminders of these kinds of things. A bright spot in my day.
Posted by: alyssa | 12 June 2007 at 15:42
your list is so refreshing :)
Posted by: Alisa Noble | 12 June 2007 at 15:46