Some days I read the news and I just cry. There is so much in the world that scares me, makes me sad and I just want to grab my kids up and move out to a place all on our own. Five Hundred Acres all for us. No outside craziness or violence. I just want them to run free in the fields and play all day. I want to preserve their innocence so badly!! I know this is unrealistic and unachievable but I do dream of it. I dream of a life where we live sort of in a Stepford World. No, I don’t want to be a Stepford Wife but I want to be in a pretend happy place constantly. Not so much for me but for my children.
So today I wanted to post 10 Things That Make Me Happy AND I want YOU to comment below on what makes you happy???!!!!
1- My children giggling
2- My dog wagging his butt in an effort to kiss my face
3- My husband and knowing we will grow old together
4- Sand in between my toes
5- Amusement Parks
6- A good romantic comedy and take out Chinese food straight from the container
7-My hair the day I get it cut and colored
8-A good outing with a friend
9-Taking photos of my children
10- The touch of my kids little hands whether it’s holding hands or hugging
NOW….It’s your turn….WHAT MAKES YOU HAPPY????????
Perfect. I needed this today. 🙂
1. My son’ s laughter.
2. The way my husband looks at me.
3. Being able to put a roof over our heads and food on our table without a struggle.
4. Freedom.
5. Fuzzy Jammie pants.
6. The smell of baking bread.
7. Folding little pairs of boy’s superhero underpants when I’m doing laundry.
8. The smell of summer rain.
9. The first brisk day of fall.
10. Friends.
Oh I LOVE LOVE LOVE it Sharon!! THIS just made me so happy!!!
Potty trained tushies even though it means going to the bathroom three times during lunch.
Hahaha!!! So cute and good luck Annelise!
Ten things that make me happy- Here goes!
1-One of my children asleep in my arms
2-Watching my daughter do gymnastics
3-Nighttime snuggles and goodmorning kisses from my German Shepherd
4-Surprising people with gifts
5-Watching funny videos on youtube with my husband
6-Everything Fall
7-PIne Sol
8-Family time with my siblings and our families.
9-Powerful church services
10- The smell of coffee
LOVE it!!!! Happy day!
I encouraged my stepdad to start a serious vitamin regimen to help with his Parkinson’s a few weeks ago. Today my mom reported that he has had two GREAT days in a row for the first time in a LONG time. I am SO HAPPY!
OH Lindsay THIS IS SUCH HAPPY NEWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! xoox
Ummmm. . . your number 1 should definitely be your bestie TRISH. but, I’ll let it go because I am your bestie.
My list, in no particular order
1. Snuggling with my girls and the boy
2. Nick’s curls
3. Henry’s wagging tail
4. Chloe’s raspy voice
5. Lily’s perfect sense of humor
6. Funny, snarky text messages
7. Discussing fried chicken, gone with the wind and others things from the South
8. the summer sun
9. When my children go to bed. And then when they wake up!!
10. When my husband smiles at me
And of course 11. MY BESTIE sarah. love you!! xoxoxoxo
I LOVE this list AND I love YOU AND Chloe’s raspy voice is awesome!!
1. My girls when they’re happy and content
2. My beautiful, precious and adorable grandchildren
3. My husband’s smile
4. A good night’s sleep
5. Being with old friends and laughing til we cry
6. Cooking a good meal
7. My iPad to stay current
8. Abby, Zoey, Boots and Bailey (my pets)
9. Trying out new recipes
10. Our cabin
Great list Susan!! i didn’t know you had 4 pets!! I guess Lindsay gets her love of a good recipe from you!!
I started my stepfather on an extensive vitamin regimen to help treat his Parkinson’s disease (along w/ his medications) a few weeks ago. Two days ago my mom called to report that there has been a DRASTIC improvement in my stepdad’s mood, behavior, and health. I’M SO HAPPY!
This is great! I love to see what made everyone else happy too!
1. My kids 2. My hubs 3. work 4. sun 5. gardening 6. helping others 7. a good book 8. creating 9. learning something new 10. life.
Oh YES!! The sun makes me so happy!!!!!!!
1. the sound of rain when I wake up in the morning
2. when the room gets cold at night, but only I can feel the temperature change (I think it’s my Dad coming to say hi)
3. my newborn babe’s giggle and smile when he’s dreaming
4. sleeping in on weekends
5. meditating
6. wine!
7. kisses on my back of my shoulder
8. when my 4yo asks for “just one more kiss” at bedtime
9. paint and canvases
10. a fresh hair cut and color
This was so nice to do and reflect on!!
Oh Shannon!!! THANK YOU!! I LOVE YOUR LIST!!!
Listening to my sweet little one’s voices makes me happy.
The sounds it makes when my kids run across the floor with their little feet.
1. My kids laughing is #1 for sure!
2. A great bargain.
3. Successfully cooking a meal AND everyone loves it.
4. A spa day
5. A long, hot shower.
6. An awesome book (like “Outlander”)
7. A great date night
8. Any day we get to spend in a pool
9. Cupcakes!
10. A fine wine
1. My kids sitting next to each other and giggling.
2. After talking to my husband 10 times a day, I come home and he can still make me laugh.
3. A huge Bella hug. She gives the best ones.
4. Our little slice of heaven down the shore and the front porch chairs that my husband and I use to watch the world go by.
5. A beach day with friends and family.
6. Snuggling in my comfy chair watching a family movie with one kid on either side of me.
7. Visiting new wineries and sampling their wine.
8. Spin class (hardest part is getting there)
9. Going out to dinner
10. A good cup of coffee
Thanks for making this list! It makes me appreciate what I have!
LOVE IT ALL!!!! Thanks so much of sharing and for remembering to appreciate it all!!! We need to spread joy!!