Chicken bald back

[Claireabella]

...the little things in life.

 

This morning I was listening to Pharrell’s song ‘Happy’ while doing the housework and it got me thinking about the post by The Dogmother of soldiers dancing in Afghanistan (liked this a lot BTW ) and it really put things into context for me. I suddenly became all philosophical and started thinking about what makes me happy. Of course, we all want happy, healthy children/ families, job security etc. but I came to the conclusion that it really is the little things in life that make me truly happy.

 

Here are some of mine (and sorry if these sound a bit silly):

 

- Pottering around the garden all day, even if I’m not doing any particular job

- Finding that egg in the nest box (the novelty never wears off!)

- Seeing the first snowdrops coming through (Spring is on the way!)

- Sowing the first seeds of the year

- Waking up to sunshine (of course!)

 

You can probably gather I'm an outdoorsy type of girl! What are the little thinks in life that make you happy (or perhaps I am the only one? )

[Space Chick]

Lovely thread idea

 

Mine:

 

Spending time with my nephew and niece.

Feeling the wind in my face when I cycle.

Cuddling my cats.

Playing music with my bandmates.

Having a new season veg from the allotment for the first time that season.

[Valkyrie]

Wot no chooks Spacey?!!!

 

Watching the chooks

Losing weight and feeling fitter

Walking and seeing the wildlife

Watching clouds - well the nice fluffy ones that make funny shapes with a blue background and not this rubbish we've had for ages now.

Family appreciating you and thanking you for a nice dinner. That boy knows how to suck up to his mum!

And spending hours watching the bumblebees - or any bees and listening to them is so relaxing.

Paddling along the shoreline and looking for washed up shells.

Laughing with friends.

And getting the washing and ironing out of the way in one fair swoop!

[Olly]

... a good book (currently reading 'The Goldfinch' by Donna Tartt, it's brilliant)

... a cup of tea when you really need one

... a warm bath, possibly combined with one or both of the above

... lighting my woodburner and settling down on the sofa with a cat on my knee

... starting a new knitting (or sewing) project

[bluekarin]

...a dog walk in beautiful sunshine, or a frosty day (but not when pavements are slippery)

...seeing a glorious rainbow

...a cosy evening watching a film

...with a good glass of red wine

...and the candles lit

...starting a new crochet project

...line drying washing, especially sheets

...my family after dinner chats, when they are full of laughter

...watching my cats roll in a warm sunny spot

...when I think of phoning my hubby, and he does exactly the same at the same time

[Space Chick]

Wot no chooks !

 

I could have listed dozens my dear friend! But those were my top few. Not getting enough chook time at the moment and the runs are like rivers of mud!

[Redwing]

... my wonderful friends that I have met through this forum - I meet up with some of them regularly and have been given jobs by two of them - a wonderful network to have

[Luvachicken]

... picking the first bunch of sweet peas and inhaling deeply

listening to the birds singing in the evening

noticing that the girlies are going to bed a little bit later than before

smelling fresh washing as I bring it in from the garden

and knowing that I did the best I could for the little boy that I help at school everyday

and so many other things that would send you all to sleep.

[Charlottechicken]

Well, it's Friday night, the fish and chips are in the oven, will add mushy peas, nice glass of cider, woodburner on. Cosy night in for me and OH, we always look forward to Friday

[Grandmashazzie]

Happiness is songs on radio that bring back memories ( def recommend Johnnie Walker radio 2 on Sunday ). Curling up in bed while OH makes breakfast. A nice carry out and a good murder/ mystery on telly. A walk at the beach. A night out with good friends. A hug from grand kids. The lovely welcome from dogs,even if you only went upstairs

[majorbloodnock]

A clear conscience.

 

Being able to help when someone really needed it.

 

A steaming bowl of home made soup and a dry change of clothes after a cold, wet walk.

 

Realising there's someone (in my case, my wife and kids) who actually thinks life is better with you around.

 

The welcome home after a business trip (probably not one that'll ring true for many of you, but those of you who have to travel regularly will REALLY know what I mean).

[JellyBean2605]

Ok, here goes...

- the fresh air (and look) of an early summer morning, May or June, it's the reason I failed French class.

- snuggling down into a freshly made bed

- cold side of a pillow

- a cup of tea when you REALLY need it (nice one Olly)

- mucking about in the garden with the chickens and cats

- treating a patient with really messed up feet and seeing the lovely result (never gets old)

[The Dogmother]

I'll have to think hard about this one, as life has been a bowl of crusty old toenails lately

 

Sunshine

Washing flapping on the line in said sunshine

Company of the chickens in the garden

When my daughter actually manages to put some of her dirty washing in the machine

Saturday evenings when The Boy turns up

Watching the hounds race with big, loony grins on their faces

Peace in the house on my own, with just the dogs snoring by the stove

Having the time for a bath rather than a shower

Helping the old lady down the road, who we look after

Seeing The Boy's parents holding hands after 60 years of marriage (his father is dying )

[soapdragon]

Great Thread!!!

 

Going back upstairs around 7.30pm, smelling the lavender oil from the boy's bath and knowing they are tucked up safe and sleepy, then going in to kiss them goodnight

 

A cold, crisp, bright winters morning when the frost has outlined all the branches/blades of grass

 

Singing along to Handel's Messiah whilst ironing (tho others in the family would dispute that!! )

 

Snuggling into bed with clean sheets that have been line dried

 

Getting the newspaper and finding some really uplifting and positive stories rather than the usual doom, gloom and despondency

 

Cooking for my family

 

Watching my boys laughing and playing together (blink and you miss it!!)

 

Beachcombing at Bigbury

 

Oooooh, putting that list together has really de stressed me!!!!

[The Dogmother]

Raindrops on roses

Whiskers on kittens

Bright copper kettles....

 

Just singing that makes me smile.

 

 

Crisply starched and ironed cotton sheets

Smell of the rain on the lavender bushes in the front garden

[chickencam]

It really is the simple things that mean the most.

 

A spontaneous cuddle from one of my grown up and nearly grown up children

 

The well earned cup of tea definitely hits the spot.

 

Special moments when the family are all relaxed and chatting and enjoying each other's company

 

Hearing my teens just chatting together as friends.

 

Finding that the children have done the washing up or other task without prompting.

 

Watching waves crashing onto a beach.

 

Sitting in the sun on the first warm day of the year

 

The first daffodil of spring

 

A wood burner on a cold day with two happy cats in front of it.

 

A simple meal that surprises with how tasty it is

 

Seeing others truly happy like a couple on their wedding day or a child at Christmas.

 

I could go on but will stop there I love the simple things in life

[Groovychook]

Walking the dog on a sunny day,

A purring cat curled up on my lap,

A slice of freshly baked, buttered bread,

Snuggling into freshly laundered and line dried bedding,

Candlelight and a log fire,

A good belly laugh with my best friend,

Gardening in the sunshine and listening to birdsong,

Enjoying the house after a good clean and tidy up- imagining that it will stay that way for a long time!

Writing a to-do list and getting all of it done,

A warm bath after a long day,

A handful of eggs in the nestbox,

Watching all the chooks sunning themselves on a warm day,

Sea air and sparkly waves,

A good thunderstorm after a long dry spell (remember those?!),

Cooking and sharing a tasty meal,

Reading a good book and not wanting to put it down,

Listening to a good play on the radio

Having time to do a bit of crochet or painting,

A piping hot cup of tea- when much needed, I agree!

The first new leaves of the spring,

Snowfall,

A clear sky in the morning when I open the curtains and the promise of a fine day!!

[Chickendoodle]

Being healthy and my family being healthy

Tap dancing - doing it, not watching it

Winter walks with the dogs

A good book

Making cakes ( and eating them )

Knitting

Watching Scandanavian dramas !

 

Very reassuring that not one person has mentioned having lots of money as something that makes therm happy

[Space Chick]

 

Very reassuring that not one person has mentioned having lots of money as something that makes therm happy

 

If anyone has stacks of cash going spare, I'd be willing to test the theory as to whether money would make me happy

[Alis girls]

Clare - so sorry - made me cry when i read that.

 

days when its not raining

having the house to myself

clean chicken run - when will this mud ever dry up

finding our big kitten a tyrant in a ginger coat hasnt trashed the house overnight

first daffs - cant resist a bunch to brighten up house

tumble dryer working - 2 weeks without it sent me stir crazy with this weather

my family even thou this week they have driven me nuts

patients telling me at work how nice/kind/ helpful I;ve been - it makes it all worthwhile when its been a ---- day

sorry but a little bit more dosh would be nice - pleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeese.

[The Dogmother]

Having time... just that.

[counturchickens]

I'd settle for a dry sunny day at the moment

[freddie]

Great thread!!

In Order!

My kids, my husband, my animals and fowl, My health.

My stunningly lovely, and so much loved dog, after 18 years of waiting!

Good friends.

Living in the country, near the sea.

Sunshine, and a bit of blue sky if possible.

Dry fluffy socks after having wet feet!

A good book, and time to read it!

[Valkyrie]

And singing along as loud as you please in the car to your own CD's with "Ooops, word censored!"ody else in the car to hear or criticise!!!

[Claireabella]

Yes, and seeing the look on other drivers faces while singing and jigging along to said song while sitting in traffic!