Friday, March 1, 2013

The Bloghop of Joy







Yippee!!!! Happy Friday, peeps!!!! It's the first day of March, which brings us closer to spring and farther from winter. So this is a perfect day to talk about things that bring joy. Before I dish about what makes me bubble over, I want to give a shout out to Kyra Lennon & Clare Dugmore for hosting this fantastic hop! You girls rock!!!!
 

This kid, she brings me a lot of joy. At least a hundred times a day, she says, "Look what I can do!" Then she performs some fantastic trick, shows  a video of herself doing a stunt, or hauls in the cat dressed in bunny ears and a tu-tu. Yep, that's my girl! I get her, and she gets me.



 As it turns out, me and my little shadow, we like the same things. In the winter, we love snuggling up on  Friday nights, watching movies, and munching on popcorn. If we can't find a good movie, we play Uno, and Letty always wins. But guess what? Her victory brings me joy because every time she wins, her confidence grows. In the summer, we love to step out and make wishes on falling stars. Some have even come true, which has brought us both joy.

To tell you the truth, I can't remember the last time I did something without my tiny sidekick. And maybe I'm weird, but I love spending all my time with her. She inspires me to do impossible things--reach goals to make her life the best it can be. She is the bomb, and I enjoy her following me from room-to-room because in a blink, she'll be grown. Then I'll have to find a new source of joy to fill in the gaps when she's gone.

So there you have it, I shared what brings me joy. Now, I think I'll hop around the blogs to see what brings you yours. Until next time, happy writing, or whatever makes you smile. :)

30 comments:

  1. I am glad your daughter brings you so much joy and happiness. You are right though they grow up so quickly it seems only a blink of an eye since my two beautiful girls were that age. Now they are all grown up and starting out on their own paths but they are still my eternal joy.

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    1. It sounds like you're super close to your girls, Suzanne. You must be very proud of them. I imagine seeing them embark on life's adventures is very rewarding. :)

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  2. Something to really be grateful for, no doubt about it :)

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  3. Most definitely, Mark. Kids are funny, little treasures. :)

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  4. Kids are the best! I'm thankful for mine everyday!

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  5. My girls bring me the greatest joy too!

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    1. Girls are awesome! Don't know what I'd do without mine. :)

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  6. She is so cute! Love your post. Girls are great, but then again- I'm a bit biased! ;) Old follower.
    Check out my post: morgankatz505.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks, Morgan! I'm afraid I'm a little biased too! Will definitely pop in on your blog! Thanks for stopping by! :)

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  7. Your daughter's gorgeous, and I love that she's a mini-you. It sounds like you have wonderful times together. So heartwarming. :-)

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    1. Thanks, Lexa! We do have lots of good times! Thanks so much for dropping by! :)

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  8. Sounds like the two of you are very close!
    And she's a cutie-tootie!

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    1. Thanks, Michelle! We are super close, and I hope we keep going strong through those teen years. Glad I have a ways to go before then. :)

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  9. Aw, what a sweet post! Kids sure are great, aren't they? Mine bring me a lot of joy, too. :)

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  10. Kids are such a gift. And little Letty is a beautiful, priceless little gem!

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    1. Yes, they are, lady! And thank you! She's a great little monkey to have around. :)

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  11. Wonderful! She is a precious gift and you understand it! My daughters are all grown, and they still bring me magic...

    I'm not part of the blog hop. I have nominated you for the Liebster award. If you have time, please visit my blog to claim it.

    Thanks,
    Monti
    Mary Montague Sikes

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    1. Hey, Monti!

      Yeah, I think no matter how grown mine gets, she'll still be my baby, and she'll always be able to make me smile.

      Thanks so much for the award! I'll pop in on your blog now. :)

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  12. Tooo cute!! Awwww.... thanks for sharing!

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  13. Thanks, Tammy, and you're welcome! :)

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  14. Beautiful post, thank you for taking part in the bloghop. It's so great you and your daughter have such a close relationship. <3

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  15. Hello, Clare!

    This was such a fun hop! Thanks for giving my brain a break! :)

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  16. Suzanne is right: little ones grow up all too quickly. You will never regret the memories you are making now. May all your tomorrows hold the essence of the best of memories. :-)

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  17. That's my goal! I want to really be present, not just in body, for my kiddo. It seems people get so busy and tired, they don't fully see or hear what their babies are doing and saying. So, when we're together, I try to tune into her, rather than tuning her out. :)

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  18. Your daughter seems lovely. I have my own daughter who is 10. I can identify with how happy daughters make us moms leap for joy. (Well, we all know also sometimes we leap with frustration, but that is part of raising a child so that she will have good values and ethics. Thanks for sharing with us about your daugher. Hope all continues to be bright for your daugter and you.

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    1. Hey, Mary!

      Our daughters are close to the same age. Mine will be 9 in July, so I'm sure we could swap lots of stories, lol. And that's for sure, parenting can be frustrating, but I can't imagine how dull and void life would be without my little monkey. Thanks so much for popping in and the well-wishes. :)

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  19. Aw, that's so sweet :) Your daughter seems adorable!

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  20. Thanks, SC! She's a little comedian! :)

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