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If all it took to make us happy was…

September 19, 2009 by Susan

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If only we could find the wonder in life’s simplest moments the way our children do.

Here Sophia beams with joy as she jumps from one paving stone to another.

And Julia enjoys the internationally loved swing-set.

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Susan Carraretto and her identical twin, Janice Croze, created 5 Minutes for Mom in 2006. Susan loves all social media, but her top addiction these days is Pinterest.

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10 Comments

  1. Lorie Shewbridge says

    September 22, 2009 at 10:58 pm

    I love the sound of a child’s laughter! I was so easy back then… to be young again!

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  2. Stephanie says

    September 22, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    So true. My girls often remind me to slow down, to soak it all in, to find joy in the simple things.

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  3. rc says

    September 21, 2009 at 11:36 am

    great videos!

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  4. Susie's Homemade says

    September 20, 2009 at 6:57 pm

    It doesn’t take much at that age, does it?

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  5. Casual Friday Every Day says

    September 20, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    Your children are so beautifully adorable and sweet!

    Nell

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  6. boufmom9 says

    September 19, 2009 at 10:18 pm

    OMGOSH! They are so cute and such happy little girls!
    LOVE LOVE LOVE those sweet and tiny voices too 🙂

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  7. Cat says

    September 19, 2009 at 9:43 pm

    She looks so proud of herself making it from one stone to the next. What I wouldn’t give to be her age again.

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  8. Amy says

    September 19, 2009 at 9:35 pm

    I read a book called Captivating by John And Stasi Eldredge and it mentioned how if we can stay in touch with those simple things it is God’s way of romancing us. 🙂

    I think it’s true, and kids do teach some of the best lessons!

    (It’s a pretty good book if you’ve never read it.)

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  9. Cascia says

    September 19, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    I love your videos. It makes me wish I were a kid again. Your girls are adorable. Glad to see that they are having a great time.

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  10. Stephanie - Home with the Kids says

    September 19, 2009 at 3:31 pm

    Kids can teach us so much about how to be happy. Such simple things mean the world to them. It’s great.

    Reply

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