Appreciating the simple things...

So I babysat my adorable niece last night and she really made me think. How many times do I take my life for granted. Addie is blessed with wonderful parents and a lovely home and she is almost always happy, she smiles all the time and finds humor in the simplest of moments. When I watch her I realize how happy I should be too. I am blessed with wonderful parents, a loving husband, and a great family and yet I always see the down side to situations. I want to regain the simple contented life style that Addie has so readily taken in. I don't want to hold back my laughter just because I don't know what people will say. Life is such a gift, it seems a waste to be constantly trying to make it better when it is wonderful already.

My husband and I were talking about memories last night and I realized that I seldom try to remember all of the wonderful experiences I have had. I'm so focused on my life right now that I'm not stopping to smell the roses, to borrow an old saying. Anyway, I think the next time I am about to complain or be frustrated about something I need to remember my niece and her innocent smile. It will be a good reminder that I am truly blessed and should never take that for granted. Thanks for reading!