Content...

con'tent/kənˈtɛnt/ Show Spelled[kuh-n-tent]

 - adjective

1.  Satisfied with what one is or has; not wanting more or anything else.

2.  British.  Agreeing; assenting.

3.  Archaic. Willing

 

Again, despite my promises, both to myself and the two or so readers I have left here, I have been quiet on the blogging front. Facebook has a way of sneaking up and taking over if you are not careful. I signed up with FB quite some time ago, mainly to see what the fuss was about...I fought it despite numerous friend requests and was then contacted by people from my "past"...enough to pique my curiousity again. I do like the immediacy of it, it's different to blogging, which is for me a longer and more thoughtful process, but still complementary somehow.

I'm yet to do Twitter...I just don't get it and don't think I ever will.

Was looking for a previous post on my blog yesterday and happened across a post/award which asked me to list the things that make me happy. I thought I'd link it here and ask again...

What Makes You Happy...??

In recent times I have been feeling very content and full with life here...nothing has perceptibly changed so I'm not sure what has brought this on but if I really think about it the following works for me...

• Life has been busy with kids sporting activities, school & friends...
• John & I have spent more time alone of late, he also seems very content too...
• Matilda & Myles are (for the most part) very easy teenagers...watching the adults that are emerging is an endless source of fascination to me...
• I have applied to begin a Bachelor of Midwifery at UQ (University of Queensland)...
• Our triplet grandchildren are 6 months old today and incredibly healthy and happy...as are their Mum, Dad & Brothers...
• I'm 52 kilos (114lbs for my US friends) lighter than this time last year...
• My kidney disease/function is resolving and my energy levels are improving...I haven't had a hospital visit in almost 4 months...

It's all good really...no, it's better than good, much better.

If you get a chance please pay a visit to Kel's Blog Taurus Rising. She has a great giveaway happening at the moment. Her new business The Ethicurean sells beautiful soft mesh and gauze fabric bags to carry your market produce home and let it breathe in...a wonderful way to do away with plastic...they are very stylish too. I'm hoping to be one of the lucky ones but am intending to purchase in the near future too. There aren't many entries at this point in time so your chances are good...winners announced tomorrow.

Might be time for a coffee now...lazy Sundays are just divine.

Perfect Summer Day...

Had a delightful day with Matilda & Myles today...it began gently, no hurry to get going anywhere, we lingered over breakfast and I had a second and even a third cup of coffee...(we tried a new blend from Merlo Coffee this time and it's just divine...rich, velvety with no bitter "grab" in your mouth, so hard to pass up a second & third cup. Just divine.

We picnicked today at Victoria Point, right on Moreton Bay. Last weekend we went out for a drive...mainly as it was incredibly hot and the aircon in the car beckoned. We happened upon this tiny little picnic area, right on the water, lovely & shady and very private. We claimed our space and enjoyed our alfresco lunch...somehow food always tastes better outdoors and by the water.

The tide was coming in so while we waited for the water to be deep enough to swim in Matilda & Myles climbed trees, played on the swings, did cartwheels, dug for crabs and pretty much just hung out doing kids stuff. They enjoy each other's company very much and get along so amazingly well, John & I consider ourselves so very blessed...they make family life so very easy.

I set myself up in a shady, grassy spot with my very comfy outdoor chair. I went equipped with books, a magazine & cryptic crossword but didn't open them once...the kids were such good company, great conversationalists and entertainers...being with them today was a great pleasure...one of those days where you feel that, as a parent, you must be doing something right.



It was still really hot here after dinner tonight...I opted for a swim over something on television...Matilda joined me. We had an absolute blast...it has been a long time since I "played" in the pool...we did handstands and somersaults in the water, went diving for toys, floated on our backs and watched the fruit bats flying past the almost full moon, discussed the meaning of life & the beauty of the Aurora Australis while trying to spot the satellites zooming by.

Feeling full to the brim and very content with my lot in life tonight, very content indeed.

Another Award & Happiness...

Oh my...I have been honoured again...!!! Thanks to Watercolor...she's a real sweetie who battles some unpleasant health issues but seems to come up smiling...she has the sweetest puppies too.

Now I have to let you know what makes me happy...

*Lazy, languid, lustful, lingering Sunday mornings in bed...
*Eating the first mangoes of the season...
*Listening to the kids enjoying each other's company...
*Seeing John at the end of his working day...
*Quiet family Sundays at home...
*A really great laksa...
*Reading at night in the silence after everyone else has gone to bed...
*Watching the rainbow lorikeets come in to nest in the tree next door (done best with a G&T in hand)...
*Excellent Australian red wine...
*Stolen kisses and hugs...
*A really great Scrabble score...
*Rare roast beef...
*Being anywhere in Mount Buffalo National Park...

I'm tagging Lynda, Karin & Lissy...looking forward to seeing what makes you happy...

After reading Lynda's list I need to add one more...

*John has a beautiful belly laugh, I love to hear it and do so at least daily...