Another Joy!

So, in my last post I was talking about three things that gave me joy. Blog buddy David reminded me in no uncertain terms that I was leaving out a big one!

And he was right!

So, here's to Rick, with all the joy I have for helping to keep me sane and content during lockdown. Trust me, his job isn't always an easy one!

But it does come with benefits!

Three Things that Give Me Pure Joy

These days we grab at joy with more verve and need than ever before. These are a few things that have recently given me joy. And we will start with Lizzie who has her "why don't you come up and see me sometime?" look going on.

Honestly, it reminds me of a painting I saw in the Louvre and I sure wish I could remember what it was! Rubens, maybe? She definitely has a Rubenesque thing going on here!

Now, what is more joyful that jumping into mud puddles with total abandon? This is our Toddler Twosome in a photo their mom took and said I could share.

I've seen them happy before, giggling, playing, laughing. But nothing beats this! (I wish I could share the video of them doing the jumping in the puddles -- in, over, running through. I've never seen them more delighted.) I hope they had the hose out to hose down those clothes before they went in the washing machine. Maybe the boys, too!

For a few short moments you may forget you live in a world that has been turned upside down with illness and loss.

"Clytie" by Lord Frederick Leighton, Leighton House, London. (Wikimedia Commons)

Back to business, with my office assistant, sleeping on the job! Again.

What is giving YOU joy these days?