What brings you joy?

The sun coming out after the rain, washing blowing and drying on the line, A smile from someone unexpectedly. spending time in the garden, curling up with a good book. meeting a friend and hearing sonething on TV or radio that uplifts or inspires you

Joy today to come home after a stressful morning with witnesses to find two DGC having lunch in my kitchen.

And, finding just the right fabric to cover the window seats in the 'playroom' after weeks of hunting.

Coming home from one holiday and having only a few days to pack for the next one!

Looking at the Grayson Perry tapestries at the R.A. Summer Exhibition, brilliant!

moved you're certainly living up to your name!

Enjoy yourself!

ogm I would love to see thse tapestries, after watching the series he made about his work

Seeing Theseus' face when smallest GS (nearly adopted!) says, as he leaves us "You come and play at my house, Grandpa?"

At my age, joy is waking up in the morning and finding I am still alive to enjoy this amazing planet and all the people in it. Good people far outweigh
the bad, a thing we often forget, I think.
Having something to look forward to is important, no matter how small.
Planting seeds so that you have the joy of watching them emerge through the soil. Entering a competition, - you just might win! Going for a walk and noticing how beautiful the sky is, and all the birds and flowers along the way.
The everyday small things are joyful if we put our optomistic glasses on and stop grumbling for five minutes.

'Nana, you're beautiful' said my 6-year old GS.
'No, I'm not darling, I'm old an wrinkly'
A long silence while he scrutinised my face and I wait for his verdict.
'Well, you are to me'

That's lovely Aka

Gorki

A trip to visit the wee man at the end of the month.

That's good to hear, soop!

Watching 9mnth DGS over the last month or so suddenly understanding the idea of cooperative play. Learning about peekaboo and then covering his face himself when you say "wheres" xx gone?" Waving goodbye.

Laughing at his mummy when she put the big yellow plastic duck on her head and crawling over to try and put it back on. How does a baby with no language "get" that this is funny. Its just wonderful watching these developments.

DD does not spend a lot of time with a big yellow duck on her head.

That's lovely Nelliemoser It is a miracle how the little ones learn so quickly. In our case our joy was tinged with sadness as DGD was doing all these things but her twin was not and didn't engage at all. However,what has given me great joy over the week-end is his school report for the end of Year 1. It said he has had a brilliant year and exceeded all expectations with his reading being above average. Well done to his newly qualified teacher and his loving and warm TA

Forgot to say he is autistic but doing really well. I wish he didn't have the label. It follows him everywhere !

Booked train tickets. Darling wee man...see you VERY soon.

soop

Soop enjoy your time with your little fellow.
watching them grow physically, mentally and emotionally is such a thrill Nellie
Gorki sounds like a very successful year fir you DGS. Wishing him continued success and confidence

soop that's lovely to look forward to. The 'wee man' won't be quite so 'wee' now!

Thanks Aka