{Happiness in the Simple & Little Things}
Today I first found happiness in a full bowl of these yummy, sweet, fresh tomatoes that my Mom brought me on her way to work, from my Dad's garden...
She also dropped off about 20 boxes of Life and Quaker Oats cereal. hee hee.
Me = Happy
at a $1.00 a box, how can you NOT!?!?...now where to put it all??? LOL LOL.
Cason came home with some more "Crows Bones"
Me = Happy
... Somebody keeps eating those nasty things...
I have Homework... lol.
Okay... not really, but the girls's preschool teacher needs help cutting out Grandma's and Grandpas.
So I grabbed a stack, complete with little plastic baggy to put them in when done.
I feel like I'm 6 years old again, and I'm actually kinda EXCITED to do this.
Remember when Homework was kinda fun?... ya, it was a LOOOONG time ago, for me. LOL
I'm sure that it will only take ONCE of me having to sit there and cut out these silly people, to ask myself why I even took them in the first place... but it's new, and different...
and so therefore...
Me = Happy
Freshly washed new sheets that I won from Holly's blog, from Serena and Lily.
Me = Happy
Ya, on this note.......... can I just say... "Ooooh Baaaaby...."
First of all... these sheets rock my world, because they are lookin' oh so fabulous with my green ensemble, here... lol
secondly... I'm embarrassed to say, but previously we've only owned TWO pairs of sheets for our bed.
(am I alone here? I just never feel like sheets are top on my priority list)
The ONE pair that we like... is basically SEE THROUGH, because we wash and use them so much
... and our "standby pair" are these ... thicker than ever jersey knit sheets I got on sale at Walmart...........
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ugh.
I dunno about you, but have you ever tried to get "Jiggy in Jersey???"
if you know what I mean...
... MAN ALIVE those babies just don't breath! blahhhhhhhhk!
You better believe it's over before it's even started, if I break a sweat just trying to get to the other end of the bed to meet you!
Okay... enough on that...
MOVING ON>>>>
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Lastly...
Spending some quality time with these little Smith chicks today, no shower, completely clean house, thanks to my amazing hubby...
and vinyl orders up to my ears...
Me = Happy AND Blessed
I hope that everyone can find some "Happy" in the little and simple things this weekend :)
Sometimes, for me, it's all about just taking time to stop and enjoy the small pleasures in life, to realize how great I've really got it :)
HAPPY WEEKEND!
You are way too freaking hilarious!
ReplyDeleteOkay I'm dying over here reading about the jersey sheets. We had and I am using the word HAD heavily, a set of white ones.. Lets just say they made their way into the DI pod!
ReplyDeleteI Love LOVE LOVE your bedding it's looks amazing! Where did you get your green damask quilt?
Have a fabulous weekend!!!
PS. I broke down and bought those pillows from Wally's you blogged about a while back... What was a girl to do they were calling my name I couldn't resist any longer.
:)Rachel
where did you get your bedspread! i soooo LOVE IT!!! and I am totally with you on jersey sheets.. but they are one of 3 pairs we own.. i hate buying sheets.
ReplyDeleteanyway you are too cute i love reading your blog!
That was so hilarious, I had my husband read it! {he wanted to know why I was laughing so stinking hard}. You always make me smile, and I totally agree with you about simple things bringing us the most happiness. Like today, I bottled tomatoes from my OWN garden, definitely a simply happy thing.
ReplyDeleteHA HA HA!!!!!!!!!!! thanks for making me laugh :) xoxo
ReplyDeleteHahaha!! You crack me up!! I am glad you had a great day and that you now have new sheets that won't restrict you anymore! lol
ReplyDeleteLook at your cute cups for your girls! Those are from Ikea, yes? I adore the new sheets and it's going to take everything I've got to not go buy a couple sets for myself.
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. As always.
That cracked me up about the jersey sheets!!
ReplyDeleteOk I want to know too! Where did you get your bedding and Pillows? You HAD to know we would all want to know! Please post and let us know!
ReplyDeleteOR e-mail me
natalie_park5@hotmail.com
LOL!!! Jiggy in Jersey just doesn't happen! I hate buying sheets too - I brave the Thanksgiving sales and have gotten some yummy high thread count delights at Target for cheap!!
ReplyDeletetoo funny!
ReplyDeleteJiggy in Jersey??? Oh my gosh I just spit out some Diet Coke! You are hilarious, girl!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to find some little things to be happy about today. Way too much stress around here lately!
Being happy is very good :oD
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, we only have 2 sets of sheets in this house as well. We have one set of icky brown and one set of pretty blue. The blue is fading fast from the washing. :oP And since we use a duvet and duvet cover from IKEA in the winter, the top sheet is not as faded as the mattress and pillow sheets... So, yeah... it's starting to look odd. The sad thing? I LOVE BEDDING! But... I can't justify buying any until we've at least painted the walls and ceiling in the house.
To me, bedding is like shoes is to most other women. You can never have enough.
See, bedding doesn't judge the fact that I have size 10-11 feet or that they are really flat. Bedding just accepts them as they are, and wraps around my feet in soft, blissful heaven.
Aaaaanyway... The girls look adorable! And great hubby who cleaned the house! Send him this way, PLEASE. ;o)
we only have 1 pair of sheets!! and I've been saying the same thing...why are they such a low place on my priority list! we use them EVERYDAY! (but then I say, but it only takes me 90 mins to wash/dry and get back on bed)
ReplyDeleteCan you share more info or post a link to the cool October Vinyl you've got in the back of the picture (behind your cuties) on the shelf? I'm off to search your archives but wondering if its a Halloween decoration or something with all the months you swap out?
Lindsey in NY
I love the sheets and I'm glad they are working with your "jiggy" :)
ReplyDeleteyou seriously are hilarious. always count on some fun encouragement from 'house of smiths'. which i love. we own 2 sets of sheets too... well actually just bought a third.
ReplyDeletethanks for being darling.
you'd better believe if my mom showed up with twenty boxes of quaker squares i'd be elated. those things are devine.
ReplyDeleteand your bed..don't even get me started I love it!
ummm don't worry I totally stocked up and bought a MILLION boxes of Quaker oat squares also....LOVE those! yum!
ReplyDeleteI Love how you keep taking pictures of things on your new table(again). :P Only because when I have a new piece of furniture, or other thing I Love, I try to incorporate it to every picture I can. :D
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Haha we only have two sets of sheets too. The set we like and a set of jersey sheets...and I totally agree with the, umm, "jiggy" part. No good.
ReplyDeleteYour new sheets are beautiful!
I always have a better day when I read your blog Shelley :) You are one lucky lady with 3 girls and a man who know what a damask print is, lol! Now you just have to add a cute little boy heehee.
ReplyDeleteI literally laughed out loud with your "getting jiggy in jersey sheets"....HAHA!
ReplyDeleteOh, and I also meant to add that you are not alone with only owning two sets of sheets. We are the same way!
ReplyDeleteLOL!!!!!!! I <3 you!
ReplyDeleteI love love love your green comforter! YUM! And I am one that only has two sets of sheets for our bed. LOL!
ReplyDeleteYou are a nut, and so stinkin' cute :) thanks for the reminder, totally needed that one today.
ReplyDeleteAnd the sheets...1 more reason I love ya! lol.. Right there w/ ya!
two sets of sheets...why? with only one you never have to fold those suckers. and jiggy in jersey...many years ago i was a jersey girl...just too young to get jiggy...dang...i would love using that little phrase now that i'm old enough! and lastly, holy stinkin cannoli...where did you get that lucious green damask bedding? i want to know. now!
ReplyDeleteUhh....regarding the sheet 'situation' I am right there with ya! For the many years we owned a queen I only had 2 sets and now with our king I only own 2 sets. Reason: #1 one of my sets is PB matching my bedding and can't bear to shell out the extra $ for a second set. Can't do it! #2 Do you really need more than 2? One on the bed, one in the linen closet. I never understood people like my mom who has 16 sets of full size sheets. Really?? Simplify already!
ReplyDeleteTwo sheets here:o) That goes for my kids' beds as well:o) Would love to know where your quilt came from...LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteI love clean sheets. We love Quaker Oats at our house too. Glad to know you are so HAPPY!
ReplyDeleteOhhh those sheets do look fabulous!! So glad you got you some new sheets!!! Sorry it took so long!! Hopefully they were worth the wait!!
ReplyDeleteAnd for everyone saying "high thread count" yes the thread count does matter, but what matters more is that the THREAD they are using is high end... Long fibers, as in prima cotton, egyptian cotton, and the like... so don't get fooled with high thread count, also look to see what that thread is... they could use 500 thread count of jute and say 500 thread count but it would not be too soft! So beware!
Thanks for keepin' it REAL! Your blog is so fun to stay tuned into! Happy SiMPLe weekend!
ReplyDeleteoh man i love Life cereal too! how are those gonna fit in that cute pantry of yours???
ReplyDeleteyour halloween decorating is to "die" for. :)
shell
www.gypsylemonade.blogspot.com
Jiggy in Jersey - oh my word you're KILLING me!
ReplyDeleteSimple is my most favorite word ever! It's the simple things in life that make...life. :)
ReplyDeleteI'm with you on the sheets. We only have 2 sets also & one of ours is "see through" too. LOL I'm trying to be more diligent in taking care of us, the parents! :)
I just stumbled on your blog and I just wanted to say how creative you are. I have identical twin daughters and I am pregnant with my third. I am so happy I stumbled on your blog.
ReplyDeleteLoving the 'jiggy in jersey' comment... how about freaky in flannel that's no fun either LOL... I love you Shelley you are the best!
ReplyDeletePlease tell us where you got your beautiful bedding! I have googles and googles and I can't find that beautiful quilt. I even went by the fabric store to try and make my own. But it's a no go. I can't find anything as cute as yours.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE your comforter and the colors :) AMAZING!
ReplyDeleteI am dying at your jersey sheets comment! I have those thicker than thick jersey walmart sheets! I know EXACTLY what you mean! That is hilarious! Your bedding is gorgeous! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI only have one set of sheets.. Eek! I wash them over and over and over. Ugh.
ReplyDeleteOMG .. did you really write "jiggy"??? I love it!!! You are freakin' funny! I can always count on your blog making me smile and or laugh.
ReplyDeleteOh Shelly THIS is why I read your blog!! I have never posted but have been a die hard reader for a couple years now! I'm looking for some good master bedroom inspiration and I can't help but notice your blog is lacking master bedroom pics?!!! I need some Shelly!! Help a girl out with some new Master Bedroom inspiration would you?!
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