The Simple Life

Quiet mornings.
Sing-a-long songs with my toddlers in the car.
Sunset and a beer with my wife.
Runner’s high on a long run.
Cuddling up and watching a DVD with the wife and kids.
Walking outside with my son after it rains.
My “life” talks with my eldest daughter in the car.
Writing a post for 50,000 people, in my pajamas.
Feeling sick [...]

  • Quiet mornings.
  • Sing-a-long songs with my toddlers in the car.
  • Sunset and a beer with my wife.
  • Runner’s high on a long run.
  • Cuddling up and watching a DVD with the wife and kids.
  • Walking outside with my son after it rains.
  • My “life” talks with my eldest daughter in the car.
  • Writing a post for 50,000 people, in my pajamas.
  • Feeling sick and lying in bed all day without having to call my boss.
  • Showing my 2-year-old the clear starry sky.
  • Cheering my kids on in their soccer games.
  • Time alone with a good book.
  • Freshly brewed coffee.
  • My hot veggie soup on a cold day.
  • Writing before the sun rises.
  • Fresh, cold berries.
  • A long conversation with a friend.
  • Succumbing to a mid-afternoon nap.
  • Playing kickball in the yard with my kids.
  • The feeling of satisfaction after a workout.
  • Waking up to a clean, uncluttered living room.
  • Laughing at my 4-year-old son’s wacky sense of humor.
  • Screaming my head off when my son scores a goal.
  • Collapsing after finishing a marathon, exhausted but in love with life.
  • Spending time with my mom and sisters on a Saturday afternoon, baking sweets.
  • Letting a warm chocolate chip cookie melt in my mouth with my eyes closed.
  • A long hot shower.
  • Walking with the sand between my toes as the sun goes down.
  • Listening to the sound of waves lapping a white sand beach.
  • A hug when I need it.
  • Dew on the grass in the morning.

Discuss.

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p.s. sorry for my absence (and for this short post) but I’ve been under the weather the past couple of days. Will be back in full force soon!





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