My Favorite Things

One of my favorite movies of all time is The Sound of Music. I remember seeing it in the theatre when it came out. Love love love the movie. Every now and then when I need a pick me up or just a "feel good" moment...I put this movie in and watch it. Of course I sing all the songs too...duh...singer here!!! :) Anyway...I was putting movies away the other night and saw the movie...and started thinking about the song Favorite Things...about that time a commercial was on for some expensive toy that parents HAVE to buy their kids for Christmas. It bothered me. Later on I was talking to someone on the phone and we talked about the commercialism of Christmas and how that isn't what it is all about. Christmas has become all glitz and glam...and the simple and beautiful moments of Christmas get lost in all the pursuit for the perfect tree, the perfect gift, the perfect decor...ect....
Not me....I go for the Charlie Brown tree...our current Christmas tree is a little off center (like me! hehehe). While everyone is looking to get that perfectly shaped Christmas tree...I go for the tree that may be crooked or lop sided....because it is a tree that no one else would want...you should see how beautiful my tree is in my living room right now. We haven't even put the lights or decorations on yet...but there it is...simple and beautiful...and the fragrance is wonderful. I sat last night on the couch just looking at it and smiled.
I love my simple moments....my favorite things. So today I thought I would make a list of the simple things ...the favorite things in my life. Many of these things you can't buy, bottle or wrap.

A bubble bath with lots of bubbles and candles illuminating the bathroom...music playing softly.
Deep red roses
Purple tulips
Listening to my kitty purring as I fall asleep or wake up.
Puppy dog kisses
Hugging the neck of a horse...love their smell.
The smell of rain
Fresh snow covering the pine trees
Making snow angels!
A big mug of hot chocolate with whip cream topping
Snuggling up under a blanket
Kisses and hugs
Dark chocolate
Red wine
Satin nighties
fuzzy slippers
Listening to the water lap along side a boat or the beach
Feeling the sun's warmth on my body
Music
Walking barefoot on the beach
Holding hands
Falling asleep listening to the rain
Candles and candlelight
Cooking and baking..especially for someone else!
Dark roast coffee
Fruit teas
Fleece wobbies (blankets)
Sparkling jewelry
Laughing
Sleeping late
The words I Love You
Listening to the wind in the trees
Watching others open the gifts I have given them
Falling in love
Holding someone when they cry


As you may notice...most of my favorite things you can not buy. Do you know what your favorite things are...have you had the time to think on them or even enjoy them lately??? Why not? What are you waiting for? What if you made your list of favorite things...and tried to do or enjoy one of them every day....I wonder what our lives would be like if we did this.
Try it...you never know ....
Love you all
Lorrie