Hidden treasures, those things in life where what looks like rubbish to some has enormous value to someone else. Those little snippets in time when something means so much to someone out there and not many people know what it is.
This week, I have had a couple of those and so I feel very blessed.
- Our youngest monkey received his first corn of success this week at school and the look of being very pleased with himself along with trying to hide his happiness was just too cute! I gave him a thumbs up and he was too cool at age 5 to give me a full one – I got a sneaky half a thumb and a wink.
- The World Prematurity day 2013 blog posts have had me in complete awe of the strength, determination, patience and above all love that has been shown.
- Watching the amazing stories on BBC Children in Need
- A friend of mine reminded me that things like cow pats and flies are important and shone a new light on the fact that without those there are loads of ecosystems that wouldn’t survive.
Item number 1 might not be that important to anyone else – but it is to me and I felt so pleased for him. I wouldn’t have come across the beautiful and honest blog posts in item number 2 if there wasn’t a drive to create awareness on babies being born too small, too soon. The heroic efforts of people in number 3 remain under wraps until the big reveal and I just happened to bump into the friend in item 4 and moaned about flies.
I am going to remember to keep an eye and ear out for more of these. Some are easy to find and others require a little looking…but everyone has a hidden treasure or treasures and no they aren’t worth any money!
I loved your item #1, and I know just the look you’re talking about. I have a kindergartner in the house. 🙂
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I always feel proud when my son gets into the ‘golden book’. He’s in year 2, but that feeling doesn’t go away. Well done to your youngest.
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Thank you Erica – he still can’t stop talking about it x
I used to love getting a gold star at school. It was the best feeling ever. A massive well done to your little boy.
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Thank you Notmyyearoff! He is still talking about it x
Kel, because they aren’t worth any money, they are priceless and so very special. Have a great day.
You said it Liz – money can’t buy happiness x
These are lovely treasures, and I totally see why item #1 is so important to you x
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What a fabulously upbeat post, great reminder to us all to keep it simple when looking – or appreciating treasure #MagicMoments
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Someone once told me KISS – Keep It Simple Stupid and I sure do feel stupid sometime that I don’t watch out for the simple joys x
Item no 1 is important to you and your little man and that is what matters! I feel the same too about my big monkeys recent achievement. He too is 5! Great feel good post. #MagicMoments
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Your monkey certainly did super well Jo! I am unable to commment on your post as it’s only for G+ but am sending him a high five! x
I so love the fact you got a half thumb and wink!! my daughter when younger would of been too busy grinning to remember! lol it sounds like all in all you have had a super week.
thanks for linking up and sharing with #MagicMoments x
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It’s been a great week thanks Jaime! Hope the decorating is almost over x
I agree that the little things are what keeps the world going. What make us smile in an otherwise not so nice day {or week}. And I love how most of those things come from our children and the world that surrounds us. Thanks for sharing, and congrats to your little one on his achievement!
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Lovely treasures – great heartwarming post for the start of a long week!
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Aww! Very kind of you to say! Thank you x
It’s wonderful how much pride they take in an achievement at school – a reminder of the power of praise and positive reinforcement! I love seeing that grin that shows just how happy they are – it’s definitely no. 1 in my list 🙂 Lovely post – the World Prematurity Day posts were truly inspiring xx #MagicMoments
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I can’t agree with your more Sara and I am sure he will remember it in years to come. I loved the World Prematurity Posts too x
Some lovely #magicmoments. I am with you on first four, but jury out on the cow pats and flies…love the cows next door, but do wish they came without the mess and the flies (in an ideal world…..)
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Haha! I am on the fence with the cow pats too Sarah although made me stop and think that there is a bright side to them x
Great reminder of life’s treasures. I’ve also been awed recently by some powerful posts for World Prematurity Day.
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They have been amazing posts and so inspiring Kriss x
It is great when your children get a little achievement that makes them so happy isn’t it 🙂
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Thanks Mummy of Two – it sure is! x
What a lovely post – it really makes you think. So glad you didn’t post a pic of the cow pats though!
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Darn! Should have thought about taking a photo! To be fair – I manage to walk past them but with holding my breath and looking somewhere else very quickly. Thanks for coming over x
It’s great when we give ourselves a reality check and see the beauty and value in the small things. Such a great reminder, thanks. Stopping by from #magicmoments
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Ha ha I just love the point about the cowpats and flies! I have to admit, I’d never really thought of those as blessings….good to see the positive in everything though!
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Me neither Nell – was clearly meant for me to learn something haha …did it mention I don’t like flies so even they got some good fleeting thoughts! Thanks for your kind words x