A few of my favorite things

Well folks, as I have recently been reminded, apparently I have been very slack with my blogging, so I suppose I should get things cracking again.

I was trying to think of what I should write, and all I could come up with was the thought of the things that make me smile every single day.. The past month and a bit have been slight, no, complete madness... People sick, funerals, companies that want to sack everyone and other stuff, the personal stress level's haven't been great.. But through it all (and for some small moments I forget) I know that when I take a step back and think, I always realize how truly lucky I am for those little things that make me smile. My favorite things.

Penning this list might just give me the chance when I am feeling really stressed, to sit back, read the list and have that smile return....

1. My wife's smile, and I am not just talking about an outward smile, I am talking about the smile that completely engulfs Donna's body, she is one of those special people that you can see her smile come from so deep within.. She is working so hard at home with Ella and Lucas and is sometimes just exhausted, but she still has the ability to allow me to be childish and silly and playful and see that smile come from within when she looks at me.. I'm a bit lucky. She also gets this smile after communication with her friends (any of them) which has been more difficult for her, that is why I appreciate what she does for us so much.. She really misses that contact with Neen, Amy, Sheela, Kylie and her sisters Angela, Cole and Roz.. I know she would like to have more. But when she does, she beams, it is beautiful. Same as when she gets a visit from my 2nd wife, her cousin Tanja, those two are just nuts...
2. My kids, of course, this is an easy one, but it's more than that, it is all of those little moments. Like Ella's smile when I walk through the door after work, when she reaches out to say hello, now she says hi and waves her little hand, its enough to make you melt. Or when Lucas just pops up on my knee and says "Daddy, I love you", brings a tear to my eye every time. But now that Ella is walking, it is the way these two interact with each other. Ella is far more interesting to Lucas now that she can walk, and he has already assumed the "big brother" role of looking after her, of course, he is allowed to do what he likes, but if anyone else messes with Ella, I think they might just have some hell to pay from her brother. I adore watching these two play together now and I can't wait to watch it some more as they grow together.
3. Football, yeah, I am obsessed.. But I miss it like hell, there is nothing better than getting out to a local ground and watching some local footy!!! Bring on the footy season all year round I say!!!
4. Family days out. I get antsy sitting around at home, so Donna would be more than happy to tell you, I like to find a reason to have to get in the car and go somewhere. I love nothing more than heading out for the day with the family to any type of event, be it just some shopping (don't love the shopping, just the out part), or a carnival or a market or just a drive, there is nothing better than heading out with my family for a fun day somewhere, it is where moments happen.
5. Chats with my brother.. Always good fun hanging it on each other or preferrably others, been so much easier to get chats with Leighroy now that he works at the same location as me and I always appreciate the few minutes I get with him.

Well, the list isn't very long, but let's be honest, when I think of item 1 and 2, I usually have a smile big enough to run the world.. So I don't need a long list..

Have a nice day :)