like the first sip of coffee in the morning
Q-tip in the ear after a shower
or picking that splinter out of my finger
that create so much joy
The moment when you completely rest your body in bed…ahhhh.
The first sip of a glass of cold white wine.
The first few bites of home baked your favorite recipe cake.
A warm, crackling fire and homemade soup on a frigid day with your dog lying on your feet, keeping your toes warm.
When you just get out of a hot shower, wrapped in a fresh from the wash bath sheet, and lay on your made up bed bed which has fresh sheets on it… And no kid to disturb you ! Ahhhhh
The sound of peeper frogs in the Spring and watching fireflies in Summer. Vibrant maple leaves and the sweet smell in the air in Autumn. Fat snowflakes clinging to branches and animal tracks in the snow in Winter.
Sitting in the hot tub while the snow is gently falling. 
Morning sunshine pouring through east windows on an otherwise cold day. Then, birds hopping excitedly on the feeder when I fill it.
My sweet old cat nestled next to me on the sofa when I have my first cup of coffee of the day.
MaineLonghorn, agree with your hot sub while the snow is falling. Just came in the house from such an experience.
Hot shower and then slipping into bed made with freshly laundered crisp percale sheets, pillowcases ironed to perfection.
@katliamom, sounds lovely…it’s been years since I ironed a pillowcase to perfection, if ever (well, maybe for a guest). Have to try it sometime!
I wish there were a way to “like” an entire thread.
Completing the workout of the day.
A PR (personal record).
Having both kids visiting for the holidays—my cup runeth over!
The very first blooms on my plumeria “tree” that grew from the little stick we brought from Hawaii years ago.
Little Anna’s hummers fighting over their feeders in the morning while we drink coffee.
All three cats rolled in one big purring catball on the bed next to me.
A brisk walk along the lake shore.
A nice walk along the marina and stopping to watch both blue herons and fighter jets in flight.
A happy phone call from the kids.(such a delight after years of stress)
Calm, warm ocean water, shared with friends and good conversation.
While dreading my next b/d, at least it will be shared with friends I’ve known from age 4, HS, local, and then family.
Raindrops on roses
And whiskers on kittens
Sorry, couldn’t resist.
The first smell in spring of freshly mowed grass. A pedicure.
My favorite times of the day:
Coming home from work at lunch, curling into a ball in the recliner under 2 blankets, and taking a 30 min nap in the quiet and calm house.
Settling in bed for the night all nice and cozy reminding myself how lucky I am to be warm and safe.
Taking a piping hot shower after my long workout. Showers at any other time just feel wrong.
(I really should be a house cat. Perhaps in my next life)