happiness is…
a beautiful weekend
celebrating all the moms in the family
in a park over a picnic style lunch
hosted by the little sister
(the only one who is not a mom herself in the family)
so sweet that she did this for us, the moms, so we wouldn’t have to cook or bake on our day
we had delicious bean salads, rice wraps, sushi, sandwiches, and fruit.
We played badminton and frisbee, the kids ran around in the fresh outdoors
relaxed on a blanket and had a tea party with my girl
our mom was there, of course, enjoying her sweet day
and she brought her friend, a mom of two kids herself
whose grown up children ditched on mother’s day,
people are all so different, families are so far from perfect
and we are also not perfect, but we were together (most of us)
making time for each other, making memories,
just being together.
Today,
on this beautiful monday however,
it’s a very different day.
I think the breezy day out in the park played a number on me
and I came down with a terrible cold.
I’ve been resting as much as possible,
took a bit of a nap
and got the sweetest wake up call….
A little girl came into our bedroom,
sat on the bed and played her guitar.
The completely-off-key notes made me so happy…
and she brought a gift: a cardboard box
filled with ‘flower petals’ ripped from a few napkins…
I’m so happy that Mother’s Day is not over…
and I think it’s kind of a daily holiday all in my own eyes.
This is my happiness.
What’s making you happy right now?
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Blogger, Recipe Developer, Photographer and Author. Loves healthy food, photography, sunshine and dancing in the kitchen with her two daughters. 
Happiness is these GORGEOUS photos! Totally in love with these shots. And also totally in love with that little gingham-lined basket.
Clair, you’re so cute ;)
Happy Monday to you and I hope you have a great week! xoxo
Such a lovely post, Ella. Sounds like it was a beautiful day. Hope you get some rest and feel better really soon!