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The Pursuit of Happyness

Day 14:  10 things that make you really happy.

10.  You know how your dryer is hooked to a tube that vents outside?  You ever go outside and smell it?  I love that smell.  Especially when it's my daughter's clothing drying because I love the smell of her laundry detergent.

9.  Fresh flowers.  I know they wither and die but it's so refreshing to have fresh flowers in your house or your yard.  My favorite flowers are lilies, but this year, it's the red tulips I see everywhere that have made me smile.

8.  I make lists for everything.  Grocery shopping, house cleaning, vacation packing.  It always makes me feel so accomplished when I can cross things off my lists.

7.  A clean house.  I always feel so much better after cleaning the house.

6.  That smell in the air just before it's going to snow.  Gah...I love snow!

5.  My Grandmother's cut out cookies with icing.  She only makes these around the holidays and I can't get enough.  They are the best cookies ever.

4.  I don't consider myself to be very photogenic so when someone snaps a photo of me and it comes out really great, that makes me happy. 

 

3.  It hasn't always been easy but my Husband tries so very hard.  He is the hardest working man I know and he is always willing to lend a hand.  He is such a great Father and I can't wait for him to meet his little man.
 

2.  My little Baby Boy hasn't even been born yet and he's already making me happy.  Every little kick puts a smile on my face.


1.  My sweet Baby Girl.  Her smiles and laughs make me smile and laugh.  Her hugs and kisses are priceless.  And when she says I love you, it's the sweetest thing ever.





Comments

  1. I just love cut flowers too. We are lucky to have a flower seller on the market who has terrific flowers for a fraction of the price they are elsewhere. So, I can have more. I feel like you about being photographed. I usually hide behind sunglasses. Have a great day.

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  2. Great list. I love how your family made the top three!

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