Monday, December 1, 2014

Morning Rainstorm.

She wakes to the sound of rain hitting the roof. 
At first you think she's going to be heartbroken.
Heartbroken because it's too cold to splash in the puddles today.
Her tiny heart crushed because she can't dance with the raindrops. 
And then a smile appears. 
Her eyes brighten. 
She's thrilled just being able to watch from the warmth of the house. 
The little explorer is satisfied just from watching the puddles form in the yard.
Watching the water splash off of the fall leaves. 
A smile. A laugh. All is right in her tiny little world. 
It's better than T.V. It's better than splashing. 
Mommy let her climb to the big window. 
This is enough.
This is all she wanted this morning. This and cheerios.
And my heart is warm knowing she is happy.

Today I'm linking up with Emily for Grateful Heart Mondays. 
I'm grateful for moments like these with my kids. I'm grateful that they enjoy the simplicity of watching a rainfall from the window. I'm grateful they can appreciate the little things. I love that little moments like this give them such joy. Joy in nature, joy in life.
Let's not forget the little things in life this week. Let's just enjoy the sound of the rain hitting the roof and watching the puddles form through the window. 
Grateful Heart Linkup with Ember Grey
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35 comments :

  1. socalledhomemakerFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Ahhhhh! I LOVE this!!!!!!

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  2. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    <3 <3 Thanks sweetie!! :)

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  3. Amanda Nicole | Knock on WoodFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Oh my goodness how sweet is that! You should print that and frame it in her room!

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  4. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    ooh I didn't even think about that! What a great idea! :) <3

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  5. LizFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Oh, I love this!!! These are the best "mama moments" of all! So happy to have read this, this morning!!! <3 xoxo

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  6. Amanda Nicole | Knock on WoodFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Yeah! Make a cute image of it on PicMonkey or something and then take it to staples and have it printed out poster size for like $6! You can get poster frames from Walmart for pretty cheap too!

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  7. Anne @ Love the Here and NowFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    So beautiful....

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  8. LoraFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Such a cute, cute picture!

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  9. LindsayFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Beautiful! Such a sweet picture!

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  10. KristynFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    This really is so beautifully written! I love that picture too - she is precious.

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  11. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    I'm so glad you enjoyed it :) <3 Have a great day!

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  12. WhitneyFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    The smiles of our babes, that's all it takes!

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  13. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    thanks <3 :) I'm glad you like it

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  14. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    thank you! Of course she was way too high up, but I had to catch the shot. haha

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  15. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    thank you! :) I'm pleased with how it came out.

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  16. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    it is, isn't it? I just love their smiles! :) makes it all worth it

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  17. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    <3 thank you!! :) this was one of those "in the moments" where I knew I had to write something down. :) glad you enjoyed it

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  18. MeaganFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Aww so cute. Sometimes all we need are smiles from our littles!

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  19. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    amen to that! esp after little tantrums. haha ;)

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  20. Llinos @ The Lilac LinnetFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:33 AM

    Aw this makes me feel all fuzzy!

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  21. Emily @ Ember Grey.February 25, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    ummmmmmm. THIS IS SO BEAUTIFUL. Melissa!! This is my most favorite post of yours :)

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  22. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    you're seriously making me blush. I was excited about this post but I just thought it was one of those things where I think it's the bomb dot com and everyone else is like "ummmm .... no...." not the case. I'm SERIOUSLY blushing!

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  23. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    aww thanks <3 <3

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  24. TheAdventuresofBugandBooFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    So sweet! I love how they are completely content - and awed - by the smallest things too...it's just amazing seeing how tiny things are little miracles to their eyes!! =)

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  25. Katherine LacabeFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:34 AM

    What an absolutely sweet picture!!! I love watching it rain, too!!

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  26. Kasey DeckerFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    awe now that is just too sweet. I love that picture!

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  27. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    <3 <3 thanks!!! :)

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  28. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    me too! Only I enjoy curling up with a blanket and coffee while watching it

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  29. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    YES! I love watching them learn new things and try new things. Watching the wonder in their tiny eyes. SO GREAT! :)

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  30. Brettni @ BringingUpBrumfieldsFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Perfect.

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  31. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:35 AM

    Thanks so much!!

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  32. HelenFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Beautiful post.....thank you....

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  33. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    thanks so much, Helen!

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  34. Lifeplus1February 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    What a sweet post Melissa. You totally put in to words some of the fleeting thoughts that go through my mind daily as I watch my son grow up before my eyes. It really does go way, way too fast.

    V
    Life+1

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  35. Melissa The LlamaFebruary 25, 2015 at 9:36 AM

    Awww, V thanks soo much for your sweet words. It really goes so quickly watching the kids grow. I love seeing the innocence of them watching the rainfall or a hummingbird fly.

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