Life has been pretty intense around here, and I feel like I’m handling it fairly well. I’ve been pretty even with a smattering of happiness and gratitude, but where the heck is the JOY??? The bubbling laughter, the dancing, the silly jokes. So for today I am going out and grabbing it. It all started yesterday. I found myself in the street with all three of my kids. We were pretend fighting with impressive back kicks, punches and quick stop runs – even the 15 month old was involved. The boys were shocked when they realized I was getting in on the action. My neighbors might think I’m crazy, but it was FUN. I enjoyed it a lot, in fact I might even call it a joyful experience.
Joy was my word for the year. Do you remember your word? How’s it going? Consider this post to be a gentle reminder.
I promise to do three things today to bring about bubbling joy. I know one will be dancing to a Minecraft song, but I haven’t decided what the others will be.
Oh yeah, what else will bring me joy? Being gentle with myself about my 52 weeks of kindness. I’ve been slacking, and haven’t done any official acts in two weeks. ugh. I really want to make this work, but also want it to be fun and gentle with myself. Come stop by at the 52 weeks of kindness page and cheer on the Peachy Sneaks, and maybe even share your own sneaky kindness.
http://myeverydaymagic.com/52-weeks-of-kindness/
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Tea (ok, do I need to mention this every time? clearly I do. : )
dancing with my little girl at music class
(oh man, I want to add more but have nothin’ yet. Will add more later.)
Have a beautiful, magical, wonderful, joyful day.











