I have this notebook full of to-do lists — the grocery list, the day’s running expenses, documents I have to complete for work. It’s quite a stressful notebook, you might say. So imagine my surprise when I was about to write a fresh to-do list one morning and found this cute little image when I flipped a page.
Keep calm and smile, Mommy!
Somehow my son had drawn on this little notebook of mine when I wasn’t looking.
It was a welcome surprise that busy day. It was a fresh way for me to take a break from my to-do list and enjoy the moment. Thanks, my boy. 
Sometimes we all need a little reminder to take a deep breath, take a break and just chill. This drawing did just that for me!
What little surprises in your day have helped de-stress you? Come share!
Hi! I'm Toni Tiu,
and I've been blogging at
at Wifely Steps since 2003. This started as a blog to help newly weds adjust to married life. It has evolved into a home and parenting blog. I write about things close to my heart -- good eats, good reads, family, marriage, and the little things that make everyday happy.