A random act of kindness

There are acts of kindness everywhere. Amongst all the bull shit that we see on TV. Amongst all the suffering in the world. And thank goodness.

Random acts of kindness don't have to be buying people things. It can be as simple as listening and actually hearing what someone is saying. Giving someone a hug or a helping hand when they need it, or even when they don't.

What are your ideas of kindness?

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RAoH - Kindness

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Kindness flows naturally from people with healthy self-esteem. It is like sunshine, it makes everybody feel warm and cared about. With winter coming we could all do with a little more sunshine and warmth.

I love the feeling of being kind to others and the feeling of when someone is kind to me.

Someone holding the door open for me when I am struggling with two kids, a pram and a shit-load of shopping.

A knowing smile from a stranger when one of the kids is screaming in a very public place.

When a friend messages just to say they are thinking of me. It simply makes my day and means the world to me.

Kindess is a way of connecting with those we pass in our daily lives.

I have decided as winter approaches to add a little more sunshine in my day as be as kind as I can be to the people in my life.

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 "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible" Dalai Lama

Are you going to be kind this winter?

Six roses and 14 kind words

Last night Hubby arrived home carrying a box of six red roses saying, "These were at the front door".

I was perplexed to say the least. I said, "Are they from you?"

He said, "They are six red roses, they better be from me."

Still perplexed. I read the card.

Such a complete and utter surprise. Hubby is not normally a flower buyer. Tears filled me eyes.

I have been having a rough time. I'm sure Hubby has too.

Our Little Mr 0 has been sick for weeks, sleep hasn't been high on his priority list and now drinking his milk isn't high on the list either. It takes it out of you, the worry, the exhaustion.

Our Little Miss 4 is going through a "phase" of whining and back chatting. It takes it out of you, attempting to navigate this new behaviour and be the best parent you can be.

On top of this I have my own insecurities about my body image, parenting skills, and hoping that I am the best wife that I can be too. These seem to be exacerbated  by my complete and utter exhaustion.
 
Then Hubby gives me six red roses and 14 kind words. He is a keeper and I love him with all my heart. I couldn't navigate this crazy thing called life without him by my side.

Hubby, thanks for asking me out.

Does your partner surprise you?