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{joy in the ordinary} 13/31 #sol17

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It seems that every once in a slice, a writer needs to create a list. I love lists. Lists keep me organized. Lists help me remember. Lists allow me to check off accomplished tasks. 
Yesterday, I visited Embekka's slice of Joy. She shared the joy in the ordinary. 
Here's a little list of finding thirteen joys in my ordinary ...



Girls climbing into bed in the morning to just be

 Homemade-by-me chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast
  
Grocery shopping completed by my husband

 Nothing -- repeat NOTHING -- scheduled for the day

Finally winning against the laundry pile
A middle of the day game of "Apples to Apples"

Freshly painted pink toes ready for spring to arrive
Writing a slice of life along side my daughters

Bedtime stories of The Friend Ship and That's Me Loving You
Girls falling asleep soon after goodnight kisses

Inspiration for continuing to write every day -- from you!

Enjoying a quiet night of writing (but missing my little writers)
Joy in reading your comments today. 
Your words mean the world to me. Thank you for this joy! 
What is your joy today?






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  1. AnonymousMarch 13, 2017 at 7:49 AM

    I love this list of joy. Since joy is my one little word I may need to try a similar project. Thank you for your inspiration - in more ways than one!

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  2. JudyMarch 13, 2017 at 7:56 AM

    Great list of joys. We have many in our lives that we take for granted and miss because we're too busy to notice them. As you know, my OLW is JOY and I've shared it throughout the month. I'll have to share more of my joys in this form. Love ya, Mom

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  3. Stacey ShubitzMarch 13, 2017 at 8:00 AM

    Such a beautiful list, Michelle. As you know, looking for the beauty in the ordinary is what the SOLSC is all about. I may have to try this once I'm snowed-in tomorrow.

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  4. Terje March 13, 2017 at 11:50 AM

    List love. Love list. Love the list.

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  5. elsieMarch 13, 2017 at 1:33 PM

    Joy surrounds and fills our lives, if we just stop to notice. Glad you were able to grab hold of these joys on this day.

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  6. AnonymousMarch 13, 2017 at 4:35 PM

    Finding joy around us. This is such a positive style of writing.

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  7. LoraleeMarch 13, 2017 at 5:30 PM

    You are enJOYing so much! xo

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  8. Carrie GelsonMarch 13, 2017 at 7:28 PM

    A Beautiful list of joys!

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  9. Melanie MeehanMarch 13, 2017 at 7:43 PM

    So the pressure's on to do this soon or keep finding more and more joy! Love the idea of listing out the joys we don't usually stop and celebrate.

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  10. ChrisMarch 13, 2017 at 8:38 PM

    Chocolate chip pancakes, That's Me Loving You. Sigh - what a beautiful day!

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  11. Julie JohnsonMarch 13, 2017 at 9:11 PM

    What a lovely list. The girls climbing into bed with you made me smile. I love starting the day like that. You've got me thinking about my own list.

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  12. CarolMarch 13, 2017 at 9:34 PM

    Lots of moments to savor! Enjoy! Enjoy! Enjoy!

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