Dipping crackers into cream cheese and leaving crumbs
Farting loudly in the bath and enjoying the increase of the foam layer.
Sucking chocolate from a chocolate finger
Popping bubble wrap,
Sitting in the dark with a layer of thick face cream on
Burping after too much diet coke
Lying in your own field looking up at the sky,
Reading the news during a long bowel movement on the loo,
My queeny toy being watched very closely by an interested bulldog
Mushy peas on toast,
Realising that you are the only person in the cinema
Having your toes licked by a dog,
Tinned peaches and evaporated milk,
Sex
Clean sheets and cool pillowcases,
Singing,
Laughing at a private joke,
Lying in bed after a particularly horrendous night shift while your husband and mother in law are out shopping for the day
All nice things that cost next to nothing
Enjoy! You have earned all these glories!
ReplyDeleteHa ha, I have one of those Queeny wind-up toys too. Also Prince Charles. They sit on top of my microwave along with a bunch of superhero minifigs.
ReplyDeleteBliss ;-)
ReplyDeleteAnd, if you're a woman- taking your bra off the second you get in the door at home.
ReplyDeleteAmen to that!
DeleteOnly another woman would understand the sheer bliss
DeleteThe added bonus of course is that as soon as the bra comes off all the wrinkles disappear from your face!
Deleteor just don't wear a bra (like me)! :)
DeleteSleeoing all through the night without waking up once...
ReplyDeleteOscar Hammerstein II would have been green with envy wishing he'd thought of this list to follow 'Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens'.
ReplyDeleteHaha Ray, Just sang John's list to'Raindrops". I had to try!
DeleteWell, the Faceache 'bog blog' got flushed away pretty smartish!
ReplyDeleteI love the photo of Winnie watching the Queeny toy!
ReplyDeleteI don't fancy the mushy peas on toast, but most of the others sound OK !
ReplyDeleteBloody lovely
DeleteThat's how you get to number 2......oh the smell though.
Delete..........to add
ReplyDeleteTaking watch off when arriving home
Taking off shoes
Walking barefoot on the grass
Peace and quiet
Sunlight on leaves
Taking bra off when arriving home... lawd those wires dig in
DeleteThat made me laugh
DeleteMushy peas on toast sounds revolting.
ReplyDeleteNice to have you back sweatheart
Deleteoh lawdy, you lead an exciting life - NOT!
ReplyDeleteWhat is it with dogs and toe licking???
ReplyDeleteBeing able to be thankful for the simplicities in life, shows so much about oneself. I have a tree outside my living room. Some of its branches are dead, but it gives me much joy. I have one of my bird feeders on one of the lowest branches. Life is what we chose to see and be thankful for.
ReplyDeleteSoft kisses. Cat sighing peacefully on my lap. Sunsets.
ReplyDeleteThanks, John for making me remember to be present to the best moments in life!
Cats purring, chickens softly clucking, new babies...just being babies. All ordinary, lovely things that make life okay!
ReplyDeleteI could get behind the peaches and evaporated milk! Evap. milk ... mmm. Yes, I know, some find that revolting too.
ReplyDeleteSome of the best things in life are free.
ReplyDeleteI really miss my old dog licking my toes; I only had to say, "Do Mummy's tooties, please" and he'd come across and lick!!! Thanks for reminding me. :(
ReplyDeleteIncidentally, thank you for the recommendation - I've just bought "Going Gently" by David Nobbs. I'll let you know my thoughts. x
Its a lovely novel ......
DeleteOh wow memories! Sunday afternoon tea at my nan and paps house, tinned peaches with evap and......white bread and marge to mop up the evap/syrup combo!
ReplyDeleteVery nice things. Enjoy them to the max.
ReplyDeleteLong bowel movement - may I recommend All Bran and a banana?
ReplyDeleteI can relate to a few of these, but deffo need to try the mushy peas on toast ;-)
ReplyDeleteI can relate to a few of these, but deffo need to try the mushy peas on toast ;-)
ReplyDeleteWith lots of salt and pepper
DeleteYummy.Will try it tomorrow. I've got Harry Ramsden's in ;-)
DeleteYummy.Will try it tomorrow. I've got Harry Ramsden's in ;-)
DeleteFresh sheets - sun-dried and straight off the clothesline.
ReplyDeleteThe favourite dessert mum always made.
Proper custard squares, with real custard, not synthetic muck.
Steaming bubble bath on a cold winter's night.
Reading a book on a deckchair, in the sun with the sound of insects buzzing and cricket commentary in the background (and Australia is being thrashed!)
Thank you, John, I needed that today.
ReplyDeleteToasty corn chip smell of contented dog's feet.
Sun through leaves.
Hugging my burly hubby, especially while he is wearing braces.
Getting a song just right on one of my instruments.
Watching chickens run towards you excitedly.
Smell and sound of horses eating oats, apple or watermelon.
The burp and smile of a happy sheep about to chew the cud.
What a great list!
ReplyDeleteYou have such a wonderful way with words.
ReplyDeleteI'm sure we could all compile a similar list of those little daily pleasures we savour. Personally I love a crunchy mouthful of Bombay Mix and a still-warm slice of toast and marmalade.
ReplyDeleteButterfly kisses and tomatoe sauce sandwiches....
ReplyDeleteHanging sheets on the line . . .
ReplyDeleteDressing the bed with fresh air dried sheets . . .
Being alone in the house . . .
Braless . . .
Eating what I want instead of what I "should."
Watching Grace and Frankie . . .
Reading . . . for days . . ,
Hahaha.. at number two on the list!!
ReplyDeleteJo in Auckland, NZ