Thursday, July 14, 2011

The Perfect Day

Some might say that the perfect day is one in which something spectacular happens.  Maybe you spend the day in some exotic place or you shake hands with someone famous that you greatly admire.  Maybe you eat some exquisite cuisine prepared by a world renowned chef,  get invited to a party for the elite,  or see a moving live performance.   My idea of the perfect day may sound quite ordinary to some, but I've learned that the greatest, most precious moments in life happen on ordinary days,  in ordinary places.

The perfect day for me begins with a sweet, wet kiss and an "I love you momma". A tiny little body crawling into my bed, wrapping pudgy little arms around my neck.    On the perfect day, I open  my eyes to the loving gaze of an amazing man whom I greatly respect.  Such a day is filled with the excited giggles of my little ones and the flirtatious teasing of my lover and my friend.   There is no need to go far to have a fabulous time.  All it takes is a trip to the neighborhood park, to the local restaurant, to the corner ice cream shop;  holding hands, telling jokes, laughing till our sides hurt,  sharing stories,  exploring,  learning, and loving. It doesn't require weeks of planning, traveling long distances, or  hundreds of dollars.   In summery, the perfect day for me is spent enjoying precious moments with those I love the most.

Yesterday was the perfect day;  a day spent romping around a nearby park, exploring and enjoying nature.  Then eating pizza at our favorite local restaurant and finally, arriving home to crawl under the covers for bedtime stories.  Yes,  there was a scrapped knee, some whining and many potty breaks, but those too are ingredients of my perfect day.  Kissing a boo-boo and wiping a tear, teaching independence and easing their fears,  how sweet it is. 


 
It borders the Hudson River, with a view of New York
and the George Washington Bridge.

 Beautiful winding road


Beneath the George Washington Bridge



 Steep wall of rock




Shots of the George Washington Bridge taken from the park


Huge fallen tree kept from falling down the mountain side by another slender tree


 Taking a stroll towards Ross Dock



 Long climb up Carpenters Trail





 Up steps, through tunnels, and up more steps



 Breathtaking view from the top


Rain!


 Waiting out the rain under the trees




 Beautiful rainbow after the downpour






Bike riding in a large empty parking lot



 Yummy Cugino's Pizza




 Mmm-mmm good!


Lovin' mommy and daddy's comfy bed for story time

What is your idea of a perfect day?  

Posted by Stacy at 11:54 PM
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10 comments:

  1. Lucy The ValiantJuly 15, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    I love this- a perfect day for sure!

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  2. The enchanted homeJuly 15, 2011 at 9:39 AM

    This is soooo sweet! Your kids are so adorable and I agree the perfect day involves things that money can't buy, family, love and togetherness (pizza is a nice topper though)

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  3. Cassie @ Live.Laugh.L0ve.July 15, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    That looks like a great perfect day! That's what life is all about, enjoying the memories and the precious moments you create with your loved ones. :)

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  4. Jedbel @ The Pear Tree CottageJuly 15, 2011 at 11:50 AM

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  5. At The Picket FenceJuly 17, 2011 at 11:25 AM

    Those are my kind of perfect days too! It doesn't take much, does it? Any day where I get to be with my 3 most favorite people in the world is perfect to me. :-) Your children are so adorable and I just love feeling like I'm getting to know you better through these kind of posts. Thank you so much Stacy for sharing this with us at Inspiration Friday!
    Vanessa

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  6. Alison AgnewJuly 18, 2011 at 8:28 AM

    wow...you caught the rainbow...in more ways than one...what beautiful photos to mark that gem of a day for memory's sake...thanks for sharing at fridays unfolded!

    alison
    stuff and nonsense

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  7. UnknownJuly 22, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    these are the kind of precious moments your children will remember when they grow up. They'll remember all the fun they had going with mommy & daddy to the park and stopping by to eat pizza on their way home. They'll remember how fun it was to hide beneath the trees to keep dry from the rain and all the smiles shared on special days like this. I love days like this, when what begins as an ordinary day becomes a day we will always remember. Oh, and you're becoming quiet the photographer over there. Miss you and hope to see you soon!

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  8. kajalDecember 10, 2024 at 7:01 AM

    "This is such a beautiful and heartfelt description of a perfect day! It really reminds me of the simple joys in life that we often overlook."
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  9. NainaDecember 10, 2024 at 7:04 AM

    "I love how you find perfection in the everyday moments. It’s so easy to get caught up in the grand, spectacular events, but it's the small, ordinary things that truly make life special."
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  10. amanDecember 10, 2024 at 7:04 AM

    "I can totally relate to this. Sometimes the most perfect days are those spent with the people we love, just doing simple things together."
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