Sunday, July 20, 2008

This is...what makes me happy

Lots of things make me happy but probably the thing that warms my heart the most is watching the Mr and the little man. He is so good with Herb, he creates fun games that I would never even think of, he encourages him gently and catches him when he falls (both metaphorically and literally). He is Mr Fun and it is pretty clear the joy that Herb feels when the Mr comes home from work.
At the zoo yesterday, we were holding his hands helping him walk. I am sure he is capable of walking on his own but I'm not sure that he thinks he is. The Mr hit his strides and before we knew it, they were bounding along.Other things that make me happy are:
  • Putting the little one to bed at night with no tears and no screaming
  • Going into his room when he wakes up in the morning and seeing his huge smile
  • Laughing
  • Rainy days
  • Cooking something really tasty and then eating it with loved ones
  • Loved ones
  • Family get togethers
  • Craft
  • West Wing, Scrubs and Grand Designs
  • Friends
  • Cups of tea
  • Caramel slice, smarties and white chocolate
  • Going to the movies, eating popcorn
  • Growing vegetables
  • Smell of clean jumpers
  • Playing with the little guy
  • Breastfeeding him
  • Making a dinner which he and the Mr really love
  • Pasta
  • Sharing meals with friends
  • Printing mailing labels
  • Getting handwritten letters in the post
  • Using the quilt I made
  • Going to the park
  • Not worrying about what time it is
  • Snuggling under the covers
  • Going out for dinner
  • Nice cutlery
  • Holidays
  • My blue and white stripey milk jug
  • Seeing people reunite at airports
  • Saying hello to people on a walk around the neighbourhood
  • Doing things on the spur of the moment
  • Sleeping through the night
  • Having a bath
  • Reading books that you just can't put down
  • Weekends
  • Christmas
  • Flicking through housey magazines looking for renovation inspiration
  • Watching Herb grow
  • Flowers - in the garden and in the house
  • Lots of things...maybe I'm just happy?!

Note: not listed in order of importance (!)

2 comments:

Maureen Reynolds said...

Ah...sleeping through the night! something I take for granted, but didn't 40some years ago. ;-)

Moiface said...

Such a great topic this week! It reminds us of what's important!