The Simple Life

The simple life, although hard to reach it in a big city…

• Quiet mornings.
• Sing-a-long songs with my toddlers in the car.
• Sunset and a beer with my wife.
• Runner’s high on a long run.
• Cuddling up and watching a DVD with the wife and kids.
• Walking outside with my son after it rains.
• My “life” talks with my eldest daughter in the car.
• Writing a post for 50,000 people, in my pajamas.
• Feeling sick and lying in bed all day without having to call my boss.
• Showing my 2-year-old the clear starry sky.
• Cheering my kids on in their soccer games.
• Time alone with a good book.
• Freshly brewed coffee.
• My hot veggie soup on a cold day.
• Writing before the sun rises.
• Fresh, cold berries.
• A long conversation with a friend.
• Succumbing to a mid-afternoon nap.
• Playing kickball in the yard with my kids.
• The feeling of satisfaction after a workout.
• Waking up to a clean, uncluttered living room.
• Laughing at my 4-year-old son’s wacky sense of humor.
• Screaming my head off when my son scores a goal.
• Collapsing after finishing a marathon, exhausted but in love with life.
• Spending time with my mom and sisters on a Saturday afternoon, baking sweets.
• Letting a warm chocolate chip cookie melt in my mouth with my eyes closed.
• A long hot shower.
• Walking with the sand between my toes as the sun goes down.
• Listening to the sound of waves lapping a white sand beach.
• A hug when I need it.
• Dew on the grass in the morning.
• The smell of freshly-cut grass.
• Coffee on the balcony.
• Listening to great music.
• Reading my 18 month old son a bedtime story.
• Walks through the park with my wife and son.
• Listening to the wind in the leaves.