Page 2 | To ask you to share something joyful this Wednesday?

MantisAndCrumpet · 2024-05-01T04:46:52+00:00

So much negativity and sadness, so AIBU to try for a thread of small (or large) joyful things? I’ll start: the dawn chorus is beautiful today and I have decided to adopt it as my welcome to Wednesday from the world.

JudgeJ · 01/05/2024 13:33

SplendidRhododendronsDeirdre · 01/05/2024 06:47

The lush green everywhere is lifting my spirits. Cow parsley is just getting going along all the verges, billowing and flopping, turning mundane routes into romantic scenes.

and yes the birdsong is joyous 🥰

I thought that about the lush green everywhere, then I remembered all the rain we endured to make it so lush! It's one of the pleasures of flying back to the UK after trips to hotter countries.

burblish · 01/05/2024 13:32

This is such a delightful thread! The ability to take joy in small things is the most wonderful gift. Today, I'm WFH and watching my freshly laundered bedlinen line-drying in the garden. Not the best thing for my hayfever, but I can't help it - I just love it when I can dry my washing outdoors. I also have a pastel de nata (utterly divine Portuguese custard tart) waiting for me to devour it. Bliss!

MillshakePickle · 01/05/2024 13:30

I've got new leggings that fit like a bloody dream!!!

Problemzapper · 01/05/2024 13:26

I'm celebrating becoming a mum 21 years ago tomorrow 😀So on Annual leave tomorrow and, along with my Daughter and my Husband(her Dad), we are going uptown to have a nice meal before going to see 'Lion King' at the theatre (we've never seen it before but heard lots of good reviews), then Saturday night we are going to another family celebration, and Monday coming is a Bank Holiday 😀and as none of us are working Friday either it gives us a lovely 5 days long break, rain or shine I am looking forward to it 😀

Rudicoolcat · 01/05/2024 13:26

Hubby blue lighted to hospital and had emergency open heart surgery in July last year, and today he's happily levelling out our patio in the sunshine after a beautiful lunch. Thankful for every single day since that horrible time ❤️🙏🏻

paulaparticles · 01/05/2024 13:21

Thankyou and beautiful weather too 🥰

Thegreatgiginthesky · 01/05/2024 13:21

My child with special needs and limited language pointed out that I had really big tummy muscles. Very chuffed, been doing Caroline Girvan workouts for 8 months and didn't think anyone had noticed!

Clytemnestra21 · 01/05/2024 13:20

@paulaparticles happy birthday!

Clytemnestra21 · 01/05/2024 13:20

Family of foxes with 3 fox cubs in my back garden. I know some people think they're a pest but they're so fascinating to watch and the cubs are gaining strength/learning so much/playing every day.

paulaparticles · 01/05/2024 13:18

It's my birthday today 🥰

Lilacdew · 01/05/2024 13:18

Xsnsnshsjs · 01/05/2024 13:17

My 2 little boys when dropped home from school yesterday charged through the house barely acknowledging me because they wanted to go and play on the swing in the garden. I didn’t mind or anything just cracked on making supper. After a few minutes they came back in and said, ‘sorry mummy for not saying hello properly, we were just excited to play outside. We love you.’ Then they each gave me a kiss and cuddle and skipped back out to play.

Feels like i’m doing something right!

Adorable!

Lilacdew · 01/05/2024 13:18

The apple and lilac blossom are scenting my garden, the bluebells are carpeting the woods.

Xsnsnshsjs · 01/05/2024 13:17

My 2 little boys when dropped home from school yesterday charged through the house barely acknowledging me because they wanted to go and play on the swing in the garden. I didn’t mind or anything just cracked on making supper. After a few minutes they came back in and said, ‘sorry mummy for not saying hello properly, we were just excited to play outside. We love you.’ Then they each gave me a kiss and cuddle and skipped back out to play.

Feels like i’m doing something right!

Damnyourheadshoulderskneesandtoes · 01/05/2024 13:17

The suns out, the washing is blowing on the line, the floors are drying and I'm having a cup of tea and about to watch the last Beyond Paradise of the series

thistimelastweek · 01/05/2024 13:15

My huffy terrier has decided to forgive me although I'm not all sure what my offence was.

Bloom15 · 01/05/2024 13:12

It's not raining AND the sun is shining AND it's warm!

Dweetfidilove · 01/05/2024 13:01

yumyum33 · 01/05/2024 12:22

@Dweetfidilove

Have a great holiday.

I’ll do my best ☺️.

Lovely tradition 💐.

KittyCollar · 01/05/2024 12:53

TabbyMcTat2 · 01/05/2024 12:15

My cat. He is my world and I don't care if that sounds odd. He gives me a reason to get up each day.

🐈‍⬛❤️

Tarkan · 01/05/2024 12:46

We're hoping for a nice celebratory weekend so today is a crossing fingers day.

DH has a job interview tomorrow for something he really wants, which would be more money for us and better job satisfaction for him.

I've had results from my last two uni assignments this week and I'm looking like I'm on course for a good pass, one assignment to go (due towards the end of the month) and my degree will be finished.

And it's our 6th anniversary on Sunday.

Papyrophile · 01/05/2024 12:35

I found my glasses undamaged this morning. They fell out of a coat pocket yesterday. £600 saved!

Coffeeisnecessary · 01/05/2024 12:34

I went for a run with 3 wonderful friends and had coffee after, perfect start to a day!

ICouldHaveCheckedFirst · 01/05/2024 12:26

Had to submit a claim to the sheriff court to recover costs for an issue that's been dragging on since last year. The company finally offered to settle, and the money went into the bank this morning, yay. So glad to be able to draw a line under it at last.

KittyCollar · 01/05/2024 12:24

AliceKyteler · 01/05/2024 06:08

I've been worried about the Canadian geese, for the first time in 20 years nobody has seen them flying over. Just been outside (beautiful skies this morning) and suddenly heard them chattering in the distance.
They have just flown directly over a sobbing woman on a hillside waving excitedly at them.

That’s so nice. I love seeing the geese flying over.
Im happy today because I walked briskly for over 30 mins up through the woods and back again. My thighs are aching so it must have been good for them 😃 Oh and it’s my 26th wedding anniversary x

yumyum33 · 01/05/2024 12:22

@Dweetfidilove

Have a great holiday.

InactionIsAWeaponOfMassDestruction · 01/05/2024 12:17

It’s a beautiful sunny Beltane, and I’m working from home in the garden. The birdsong is lovely and my two kittens are running around the garden. Think I might have another frothy coffee… 😁