I’m sick. I thought that I was turning the corner and starting to feel better. No. That was just a tease. As much as I’ve tried to deny it, I’m sick. Headaches, fatigue, coughing…yup. Sick. So I was moping around yesterday when I read Angela’s post over at Happy Fit Mama. And then I read Lindsay’s post over at Cotter Crunch and I started feeling happier.
There are so many things to be grateful and thankful for. I do believe that if you think about and say what makes you happy, you will start to feel a little happier.
Here’s my list of what makes me happy right now, in no particular order:
- All the amazing comments you left on my post yesterday. I’m trying not to turn and run the other direction but to stop, pause and say THANK YOU.
- October baseball and that the Yankees are in the postseason. (Sorry, I’m watching baseball as I write this.)
- Unexpected, full body hugs from Everett.
- Unexpected notes and messages for me left by Jasper all over the house and, apparently, on the beach too. I thought that the parent was supposed to do this.
- Overhearing my boys having conversations with each other.
- Overnight oats <– Why have I only recently discovered these?
- Yoga
- Everett’s squishy cheeks
- Crisp autumn mornings
- Green smoothies
- Ice coffee – No, I’m not ready to give them up yet.
- Holding hands while walking to school
- Being greeted by a big hug and smile at the end of the school day
- Reeboks
- Bright colored jeans
- Sparkly arm candy
- Listening to the Head and the Heart
- Reading books that Jasper has written
- Sleep – just wish that I could get a wee bit more!
What about you? What is on your happiness list?
I am in love with overnight oats too! I always rolled my eyes whenever a blogger wrote about their latest overnight oats recipe until I actually tried them one time and I was like OK wow yah now I get it. I make mine with liquid vanilla stevia and I swear it reminds me of vanilla bean ice cream YUM! Other things that make me happy: that it is still summer here in LA, buying new fitness clothes, new gym shoes (still deciding), my hubby and my two Shih-tzus dancing around me when I get home! What is your favorite overnight oats recipe?? Love and Shine CourtStar
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haha – that was exact same impression about overnight oats before I tried them. Now, seriously, I eat them every morning. Thank you for sharing your happy list. It made me smile as I read it.
FAMILY.
Ive worked hard this year to let them know that.
I think I need to work harder….
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Always family. And they always deserve for us to work harder so that they know we love them.
Teaching – seeing Matt when he gets off of work – my cat drooling when he is happy and relaxed on me!
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Waking up and seeing my dog. (simple things in life)
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Family, Friends and all the positivity that surrounds me!
Glad I could help turn your day around just a little.
What’s making me happy right now – ice coffee! I’m not giving it up yet!!
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I think that I will continue to drink ice coffee into the winter. I mean, I never get to finish a hot cup of coffee anyways…
Today it’s the brilliant colors of the leaves. I love seeing the branches peak through making a beautiful contrast against all the fall colors.
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I love the changing colors of the leaves. They haven’t really started changing down here in NYC. Hopefully soon.
Love your list (and sleep is definitely on mine!). I mentioned to Angela that what I love about these lists is that they really point out to us what is most important in life.
Feel better–rest up as much as a mom with two small children can!
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Oh man, it’s rough being sick when you’re Mommy!! I’m glad that Angela and I inspired you to put together your own list! You are absolutely right – it is all about the simple things.
Just reading your list makes me a million times happier, let alone thinking about what makes me personally happy! I can only send my well-wishing over to you and I hope that you get a lot of full body hugs and sleep to help you through.
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Aww, I’m glad that it made you happy! Man, the full body hugs are the best! And sleep!!
LOVE LOVE LOVE! All this positivity and gratitude is infectious! So AMAZING!
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Love this! What a good reminder1
Beautiful…
The ability to have children. Not sure what my life consisted of before them..
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I’m not sure what I did with all my TIME before children! haha.
such simple yet DEEP thankful gifts. I love this. Thank you for sharing, as always!
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awwww full body hugs – SO CUTE!! I too am still drinking the iced coffee. can’t help it! love it so! I am thankful for a lot these days, and particularly, from a fitness perspective, healthy and no injuries. It’s easy to take for granted but I honestly am feeling so fortunate for that! feel better!
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Seriously, the full body hugs are the best. He comes charging into me like a little linebacker. LOVE IT. I am very thankful that you are healthy too! Man, your week this past week had me tired!
Our lists are very similar! iced coffee! green smoothies! Yoga! Sleep
Feel better!
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That is the cutest picture and definitely something to smile about! I would put it in a frame and keep it where I could see it all the time!
Thank you. My heart kind of melted a little when I saw it. He truly has the sweetest heart.
I love how you take time to think about the happy!
My list:
My wild family
Fabulous new nephew
Friends
Town
Job I enjoy
This new blogging community
and right now…
The weekend!
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Sometimes, I don’t think I take enough time to think about the happy and I need to remind myself. Seeing others’ posts this week helped to remind me. I love your list – the blogging community does make me very thankful and happy. Enjoy your weekend!
I love lists of happy. I agree – focusing on the happy always makes me feel better, too.
My happy includes hot coffee (iced is not the same for me, even though my coffee always gets cold before I can finish it,) hugs, and family walks.
Hope you feel better soon!
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I love your list Kim! It’s funny, I think that the reason that I drink iced coffee is because I can never drink a hot cup of coffee while it’s still hot!! Thanks and hope you have a good weekend.
I’ve been thinking of all the things I miss from the States that I don’t have living in a small town in South Africa. It’s hard to remember to be thankful. Thanks for the reminder! Visiting from SITS.
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You’re welcome! It’s amazing how it always comes down to the little things that makes us happy. Hope you’re having a good weekend!