tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post4395189845759040575..comments2024-01-30T15:52:58.083-05:00Comments on Mothering with Mindfulness : Simple JoysKim http://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-21567435085368351482015-07-12T20:20:21.409-04:002015-07-12T20:20:21.409-04:00Thanks Sally! Oh how I love when my little man bri...Thanks Sally! Oh how I love when my little man brings me flowers. Always such a pleasure when little hands pick flowers to bring inside. Enjoy!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-28448246173337625952015-07-11T19:26:20.418-04:002015-07-11T19:26:20.418-04:00These are especially wonderful joys today - could ...These are especially wonderful joys today - could be something to do with how Summery they all are! Lots of simple joys round here too, almost all outside based too, but to pick one in particular - Maria bringing me a beautiful bunch of flowers from the garden.Wonky Patchworkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13877163026017340681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-54637462771896291882015-07-10T15:53:54.478-04:002015-07-10T15:53:54.478-04:00It is just a simple bug catcher. We got it at the ...It is just a simple bug catcher. We got it at the Dollar Store last summer :) We used to have butterfly habitat, but after a few seasons it had a few holes, and so last summer picked up a few bug catchers so we could continue to observe different bugs and butterflies. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-83316730351107912852015-07-10T15:51:57.932-04:002015-07-10T15:51:57.932-04:00They certainly do :) And totally reminds me to see...They certainly do :) And totally reminds me to see the good too, and makes me so very grateful for this life I am leading.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-2885010189893993442015-07-10T14:38:44.594-04:002015-07-10T14:38:44.594-04:00You're right, those are the sweet magical mome...You're right, those are the sweet magical moments that stay with us! That is one of the reasons I blog too, I find when I look back at the photos, the moments, record a thought or too it is easy to see and enjoy the small moments, the blessings. Sort of like a "gratitude journal". It reminds me to focus on the good!jen at barnraisedhttp://www.barnraised.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-76045850834130361002015-07-09T19:32:30.148-04:002015-07-09T19:32:30.148-04:00So tell me about your butterfly house, there. Mat...So tell me about your butterfly house, there. Mattheus is very curious why kind of house w need to start collecting caterpillars!Cocohttp://www.cocoreinhart.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-82604119642334559632015-07-09T18:52:43.753-04:002015-07-09T18:52:43.753-04:00Thanks. That is a favourite spot for all of us :) ...Thanks. That is a favourite spot for all of us :) Such a fun thing to do, glad you have fond memories of it.Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-8338875187785969492015-07-09T18:52:10.163-04:002015-07-09T18:52:10.163-04:00Sounds beautiful KC. Definitely a life filled with...Sounds beautiful KC. Definitely a life filled with simple joys. Soak them up my friend. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-66823991282832528392015-07-09T18:51:40.118-04:002015-07-09T18:51:40.118-04:00Thanks Erica. xoThanks Erica. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-50718374494175714742015-07-09T18:51:29.519-04:002015-07-09T18:51:29.519-04:00Indeed! Thank you!Indeed! Thank you!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-18767426570259815932015-07-09T18:51:18.418-04:002015-07-09T18:51:18.418-04:00Sounds just wonderful! We had a lovely day on this...Sounds just wonderful! We had a lovely day on this day, and since then, a few more. We are enjoying summer, and soaking it up as best we can. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-14315465280613466162015-07-09T12:39:21.582-04:002015-07-09T12:39:21.582-04:00Love the pic by the stream. That was my fav thing ...Love the pic by the stream. That was my fav thing to do as a boy, spend hours by the creek (aka drainage ditch) in our backyard looking for frogs, fish, and other things.Place Under The Pinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06716448507060486535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-53979727183007383092015-07-09T11:07:21.399-04:002015-07-09T11:07:21.399-04:00Simple joys, my first joy is snuggles with V in th...Simple joys, my first joy is snuggles with V in the morning, then checking on the chickens in the morning light, the last kiss before D heads out the door for work. Checking the mail, watching the wind blow through the trees in my backyard. Watch the clouds build over the mountain as we wait for rain. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11754877585279239499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-473171048831371542015-07-09T10:57:04.098-04:002015-07-09T10:57:04.098-04:00You are so right! What a wonderful post...hope yo...You are so right! What a wonderful post...hope you are enjoying your week!xoxoEricahttp://pajamacasual.blogspot.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-49239459111562905382015-07-09T10:35:20.921-04:002015-07-09T10:35:20.921-04:00They do make life so darn good. :) Precious.They do make life so darn good. :) Precious.Tamarahttp://www.theshards.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-87842541674620850972015-07-08T21:54:28.083-04:002015-07-08T21:54:28.083-04:00Simple joys for us today include jumping in puddle...Simple joys for us today include jumping in puddles, an evening with friends at a local wading pool and a yummy homemade picnic for all. :-) Sounds like you had just the most gorgeous day. Wishing you many more! xoYanichttp://familyfaithfoodfabric.worpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-56484410756203459652015-07-08T21:40:28.449-04:002015-07-08T21:40:28.449-04:00Aw, thank you Tracey. Oh he would have loved to he...Aw, thank you Tracey. Oh he would have loved to help you out Tracey, Reece and frogs are best friends :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-70730524872308261842015-07-08T19:51:27.631-04:002015-07-08T19:51:27.631-04:00The photos, your words, I love every single thing ...The photos, your words, I love every single thing about this post. <br />I needed Reece here this morning, I almost stepped on a big frog! Shudder.<br />I can handle the little ones, but the big bull frogs kind of give my the hebe jebe's. Tracey ~ Cloverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11575854515384481573noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-80855649357694915012015-07-08T19:20:18.211-04:002015-07-08T19:20:18.211-04:00How cool is that! It is so much fun to watch the p...How cool is that! It is so much fun to watch the process, we have done it a few times. Do you know what kind of butterfly it will be?<br /><br />Enjoy!Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-25132769109191953182015-07-08T19:19:23.558-04:002015-07-08T19:19:23.558-04:00Thank you my friend. Sorry about that, but happy t...Thank you my friend. Sorry about that, but happy to bring back those childhood memories for you :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-25352458898975176692015-07-08T19:16:51.594-04:002015-07-08T19:16:51.594-04:00Just wonderful Sandra. Hope you are well my friend...Just wonderful Sandra. Hope you are well my friend. xoKim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-76407931256668528052015-07-08T19:16:28.313-04:002015-07-08T19:16:28.313-04:00Oh mine too Coco, in so many ways. I find no matte...Oh mine too Coco, in so many ways. I find no matter the kind of day I have had, looking back on these small joy filled moments always brings a smile to my face and warms my heart.<br /><br />You most definitely do, my friend. So much fun to watch them move through each stage of metamorphosis. Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-45936426451213585712015-07-08T19:14:40.786-04:002015-07-08T19:14:40.786-04:00Thanks, it is a pretty great spot to hang out :)Thanks, it is a pretty great spot to hang out :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-51845414839761295592015-07-08T19:14:19.979-04:002015-07-08T19:14:19.979-04:00Oh yes, tons of toads here too, but frogs seem to ...Oh yes, tons of toads here too, but frogs seem to have an extra special place in Reece's heart :)<br /><br />Thank you Karen :)Kim https://www.blogger.com/profile/08476209107377395745noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6501164039766203202.post-36428605673729694942015-07-08T16:30:05.716-04:002015-07-08T16:30:05.716-04:00So funny, but our kids caught a caterpillar in Jun...So funny, but our kids caught a caterpillar in June and kept it in a bug jar. Well, it's spun a chrysalis last night too! We are all waiting now for a little miracle to appear. So wondrous and perfect for children to see. alexahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01850244431516712055noreply@blogger.com