Enjoying the Small Things

Enjoying the Small Things

  • ABOUT
    • KELLE HAMPTON + ETST BLOG
    • Our Down Syndrome Journey
    • Down Syndrome: Our Family Today
    • PRESS
  • the book
  • The Blog
    • Make Stuff
    • Family
    • Favorites
    • Parenting
    • Parties
    • Style
    • Travel
  • Once Upon A Summer PDF
  • Printables
  • CONTACT

yesterday.

November 7, 2009 By Kelle

it began as one of those days…
i woke up too early.
devoured a bowl of generic fruit loops.
made a cup of coffee.
gasped when i realized i had a glucose tolerance test in two hours…
…that required fasting.
called my nurse.
called the lab.
decided to go and wait.
ran completely late picking up my friend.
ignored the bright orange carpet cleaning flyer someone had put under my windshield wiper a day earlier and drove through its obnoxious flapping.
ignored the empty gas light.
ignored the fact that this day was all too like last tuesday…when i left my atm card in the machine after a deposit until it didn’t give it back…and then repeated this exact move several days later with the temporary card i had just received to replace the old one.

…but then about three miles in, i took my irritation and stress…and laughed. because flapping orange flyers are really kind of funny. and i know from experience that my jeep can soar on empty fumes for oh, say twenty more miles or so.

so i let it go…
and it became a very good day indeed.

…ending in a real-life baylee story.
that went something like…
…two little blondies went to the beach…where the cool breeze kissed the shell-peppered tide. and they shoveled deep holes into the sand and smiled while their mamas watched the pink sun sink behind heavy clouds.

…and they all lived happily ever after.
yes, a very good day indeed.

three photo shoots today…and a dinner with friends tonight.
it is cool. the windows are open. the sun has just risen its splenor over our front palm trees…and i am loving november.

Filed Under: Uncategorized 8 Comments

← Previous Post Next Post→


Related posts

2024 Stocking Stuffer Guide for Kids, Tweens & Teens

UncategorizedNovember 15, 2024

30 Easter Basket Stuffers for 2024

UncategorizedFebruary 29, 2024

Kid Gift Guide 2023

UncategorizedNovember 30, 2023

Comments

Leave a Comment
  1. Heidi Lee says

    November 7, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    Man do I love reading your posts.

    So descriptive. I could picture it all..laughing at the flapping!

    I love how great of friends those two little girls are becoming!

    Reply
  2. Poppa says

    November 7, 2009 at 2:09 pm

    Nina Simone is rockin’ it out in heaven, I am sure…and if all the world could just gather at the shore to watch the sunset put the day to bed…and hold hands! What a wonderful planet we would enjoy.

    Reply
  3. Malu says

    November 7, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    My mom uses to say that after the rain always comes the sun, and in life it happens exactly the same … and I go a little far and sing ” what a wonderful world …
    Have a nice weekend!!!

    Reply
  4. Kulio says

    November 8, 2009 at 1:55 am

    oh I have SO had those days/weeks…when I just feel like slapping myself. But you turned it around, babe. NICE!

    The Bad Day Turn-Around.

    🙂

    Reply
  5. Nicole says

    November 8, 2009 at 3:48 am

    Oh my gosh, I just noticed the little piggies swingin’ from the tire swing in your banner!!! Love em!!!

    Reply
  6. Anna Ruth says

    November 8, 2009 at 1:15 pm

    After a long week and all I wanted to do was come home and crash I’m glad I didn’t. Baylee had such a great time going to the beach.

    Reply
  7. April says

    November 9, 2009 at 3:28 am

    you crack me up!
    way to turn your bad day around!

    Reply
  8. Heidi says

    November 10, 2009 at 5:10 am

    beautiful pics!!!! b and l are so stinkin’ cute together!

    Reply

Leave a Comment Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter

Popular Posts

Shop My Favorites

Keep In Touch

Bucket Lists

ARCHIVES

Archives


“One of the most emotionally stirring books I’ve ever read….a reminder that a mother’s love for her child is a powerful, eternal, unshakable force.”
Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman
  • Home
  • About this Blog
  • BLOG
  • BLOOM
  • Favorites
  • Parties
  • PRESS
  • CONTACT

Copyright © 2026 · Kelle Hampton & Enjoying the Small Things · All Rights Reserved