I’ve been feeling a little down in the dumps lately, thanks to really crummy weather, a bad head cold, sleepless nights, whiny children, and several other factors that are creating stress. Yuck. So today, I’m writing a happy list in the hopes of feeling happier at the end!
1. Strawberries. I just ate a piece of leftover strawberry pie and it was delicious.
2. Conversations with Ellie. This morning we had this conversation:
Me: Ellie, do you know Mama loves you?
Ellie: yup.
Me: Ellie, do you know Mama thinks you’re special?
Ellie: yup.
LONG PAUSE
Ellie: What about cute?
Me: Ellie, do you know Mama thinks you’re cute?
Ellie: yup.
Then she hopped off my lap and went about her day.
3. Our piano teacher. We have the most wonderful piano teacher. Not only is she a great musician and teacher, I am convinced she loves my girls and that is a great combo.
4. Daisies. My Shasta daisies that I planted last year are growing nicely and I can see a whole lot of buds. I love daisies!
5. New babies. A good friend of mine had her baby over the weekend and I can’t believe how many other friends/family members are pregnant right now. And everybody is having boys! Lots of fun.
And finally, here is a picture of my almost 4 year old, looking serene and gentle and like she could never tear the house apart in record time or otherwise drive her mama nuts:
What a great idea! I too have a 3 year old and know of what you speak! In fact, my in-laws are coming this weekend and I wish that I could quarantine my kids until they get here! Thanks for inspiring me to set the tone of the day early – with happy thoughts!
Have a great day!
penny
I love happy lists! Mine right now would be…. Having my English teaching done for the week. Leftover birthday cake. Reading Laura Ingalls books (she’s falling for Almanzo in my current one!). My yellow Etsy earrings.
my happy list right now is:
1. antibiotics. (can i get an amen?)
2. leftover dessert in the fridge.
3. leftover chicken enchiladas in the fridge.
4. lunch with friends tomorrow.
5. going to bed now. at 9:21pm.
i lead a simple life, i guess.