It’s the Little Things
23 Wed, 2011 § 7 Comments
It is strange sleeping alone – well, I am not exactly alone.
[that's Eisley's little white-tipped nose...they are kissing]
I have become an Allie sandwich with Bodh-Eis bread. These sweeties have sure softened the blow of my loneliness the last couple nights.
To show them how much they mean to me, I biked home yesterday during my lunch break to give them some love. The act seemed small because my time with them was pretty short. I would like to think this act is notable though & softened their lonely day. My commute takes about 30 minutes in the morning, but happy anticipation pushed me home in 20. This isn’t a leisurely stroll either; I’m cranking & have a decent climb over a hill that had slipped my mind. They are worth it…their greetings makes it worth it too.
How on earth can I give Bodhi the attention he deserves with a needy pup in my face? I try though. After playing fetch with her for awhile, I distracted Eisley by letting her lick the skin off one hand while brushing Bodhi with the other. 
The little things have been on my mind. I am recognizing & appreciating the small acts I do not normally notice on a day-to-day basis, like Dave always setting the alarm clock or turning on the space heater for me. I mean, I am a big girl & can set my own clock, but honestly, I was a little paranoid it was not going to go off after I messed with it.
There are the big things too of course, like coming home to a clean – I mean immaculate – house. We are both generally tidy people who prefer cleaning different areas, which makes us a great team. If things are clean, I am good at keeping them clean…but the floors hadn’t been thoroughly cleaned since we moved in. Confession: we have not replaced our vacuum yet & I am being picky about the dust mop I want, which is apparently out of stock indefinitely [or so it seems]. Christine was nice enough to drop off her vacuum & Swiffer before we left for Albuquerque, so Dave cleaned while I was gone – he vacuumed, organized, scrubbed & laundered. Our home feels lighter & fresh. I am simply happier because of it.
You know what else brings light, fresh & happy to mind now that we are in AZ?
Local oranges.
While I was away over the weekend, one of Dave’s Valentine gifts arrived, but he had no oranges. He is the oj drinker of the house, & while I usually pass, it seems sad just sitting on the counter, so I will just have to break it in. Oh what a life.
Nothing quite like fresh. It just seems happier.
Cheers.
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Open your eyes & heart today. What small acts of love do you overlook? Express your appreciation & make your own love known now!
I think the small things, those little things where just pure joy and happiness live, are what makes like beautiful. Cuddling on the bed with the dog after I get home from work. Making dinner and dancing around the kitchen while the husband washes dishes. Cuddling.
This was said so beautifully, Holly! Thank you for sharing.
Like cuddling.
The small things make the world go round.
Your picture of Bodhi and Eisley kissing is adorable. All of your photos are vibrant and amazing! I’m obsessed with oranges right now although they’re not local unfortunately. I don’t think they grow citrus in Kansas
I agree, you realize the little things when your partner is not there to do them! It will make you appreciate it even more when he’s back.
I can certainly tell I will appreciate it even more!
Thank you for the compliments; it makes me happy to hear that from you.
I’m glad Eis and Bodhi (love that name by the way) are keeping you company while Dave is away.
That was such a nice thing for you to ride home over lunch to snuggle with them – I’m sure it made a difference in their day
I think I told the story of how Dave named Bodhi on the “about” page. It’s so fitting!
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