Everyday moments

On Ali's blog today, she is offering a lovely giveaway and it was about sharing everyday moments. Of course it prompted me to think about what I think are the best everyday moments in my life. Should I share? Of course I should! Here's my list:

The smell of the coffee pot brewing and that first cup of coffee.

When I make lunches for the girls and the dogs come out of the bedroom just in case there's crusts that need to be cut off.

After I drop Megan off at school, I get about 10-15 minutes of one-on-one time with Michaela as we drive to drop her off at school. It's usually when I get the lowdown on her friends, her teachers, her everyday.

Hearing my favorite radio talk shows chatter away during my commute. It takes my mind off the pressure of the work day.

Checking my personal email and my daily horoscopes.

The text messages that I receive from my husband. They are rarely about anything in particular, but I think it's our way of staying connected during the day.

Coming home and feeling the comforts of either routines or lackthereof. Sometimes we soak up our favorite TV shows, sometimes we all do something different on our own, and sometimes half of us are at a Brownie meeting or Dance practice. It's all good.

One of the best everyday moments that I cherish right now is when Megan says goodnight. It's the way she needs it to be: A hug, followed by a kiss, another hug and then the exchange of "Good night, love you, see you in the morning, love you." If it's not in that order, we start over. I love that goodnight has to be perfect and that sometimes I mess it up, just because I want to start over.

I love when my family is snuggled in bed and I have a few moments to myself before I go to bed to wake up and start again.

Adventure and spontaneity is thrilling, but I love and appreciate everyday moments best.