"The best things in life are the nearest: Breath in your nostrils, light in your eyes, flowers at your feet, duties at your hand, the path of right just before you. Then do not grasp at the stars, but do life's plain, common work as it comes, certain that daily duties and daily bread are the sweetest things in life."
~Robert Louis Stevenson
Sometimes the sweetest things are the simplest. We are definitely goal setters and dreamers, but we also try and take the time to enjoy the smallest of moments.
Moments like when we've been out all day, way past nap time and my sweet little angel of a daughter starts having a small breakdown in the car on the way home. I remind her that she's not to throw a fit or she'll have the consequences for it.
In her tired state of mind, she cries, "I don't want the consequences, but I do want to throw a fit."
She ended up making a good choice, and I'm glad she did. I've also definitely felt those moments before, those moments where I'd just like to throw a fit.
The whole scenario just made me laugh.
So, remember to enjoy the good, the bad, the fussy, the happy, the tired, the energetic... all the moments life brings.
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Precious! I know the feeling! I want to throw a fit, but I don't want the consequences! ♥
ReplyDeleteThat's how I always feel--all fit, no consequences! Beautiful photo & quote this week. :)
ReplyDeleteThat quote just makes me want to go lay in a meadow...
ReplyDeleteNov. 16 I am getting a tattoo. It will say 'Live Simply'. Needless to say, I love your quote.
ReplyDeleteFabulous quote! As for the fits? Jeez, I was referring my two BIG boys tonight, wishing I could just have a fit and be done with it! :-)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week!
JHS
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What a sweet story and quote of course! Sometimes it really is hard to remember to be grateful for what you have no matter how big or little!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Quote!simple pleasures are the most valuable!
ReplyDeleteI am glad she made a good choice : ). She sounds like such a spectacularly fun little girl : )
ReplyDeleteI love the quote.
ReplyDeleteOh ... she's a smart one!!! What a good little girl, too.
ReplyDeleteShe's a smart, perceptive little girl. Looks like she takes after her wonderful Mama :)
ReplyDeleteOoooh, Tab.
ReplyDeleteI love that she's soooo smart!!
Ooooh, Tab.
ReplyDeleteI love that she's soooo smart!!
Sometimes I want to throw a fit, too. It is so important to enjoy it all-even the bad! I am so happy Life with Kaishon pointed me to your meme today!
ReplyDeleteGreat advice. We all like to throw fits sometimes. It doesn't make life better though. Enjoy every moment !
ReplyDeleteYes, great quote and picture! Life with Kaishon shared your site,
ReplyDeleteI left my link but it's not showing up for some reason. Maybe my computer is 'throwing a fit'!!
Love the story... and Great quote. :p
ReplyDeleteSimple and sweet. Words to take into the upcoming week that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteSimple and sweet. Words to take into the upcoming week that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteHi Tabitha,
ReplyDeleteThis is a fun post, the photo is wonderful, the quote good advice and the tale you shared delightful. The joys of parenting!
Fantastic quote! Definitely words to live by.
ReplyDeleteah, how often have i wished i could just rant and rave and scream and cry during a frustrating day at work. since i suspect that the consequences of which you speak in that scenario would be the loss of my job, i’m able to resist…so far. :)
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