100 Things That Make Me Happy...

[PassionateMom]

 I saw this posted somewhere and since I haven't thought about what makes me happy in a long time, I thought this would make me remeber all I have to be happy for...here they go

1-My son, Daniel

2-My Family

3-Christmas time

4-Having a fireplace to hang our X-Mas stockings

5-Our new house

6-No longer living in the projects

7-My hour drive to and from work, becuase, although there is always lots of traffic, it my hour by myself

8-Cooking dinner and dessert for my family on a Saturday evening

9-Baking with my 4 year old son

10-Watching Daniel have a blast while he makes a mess in my kitchen

11-My new kitchen in my new house

12-Having my 29 year old baby borther move in with us for a couple of years

13-Watching my son catch caterpillars in our back yard

14-Painting on canvas

15-Painting on anything

16-Watching my son pretend to be a dinosaur

17-Daniel's laugh

18-My paycheck

19-Daniel going to kindergarden next year so I no longer have to pay for daycare

20-My grandmother at 75 years old still gives me any allowance...I'm 32 years old and she gives me $20 every month...won't take no for an answer.

21-My best friend in Staten Island

22-My best friend down the road

23-My brother getting up on the roof of my house to hang X-Mas lights for my son to see

24-Vampire novels

25-Going to the movies by myself

26-Daniel's teachers...they are all so great

27-Any time my husband says "I love you"

28-Any time my son says "I love you"

29-Cuddling with Daniel before bed time.

30-Being able to adopt families for X-Mas

31-The friendships I have made on CafeMom

32-Writing short stories

33-My memories of my mother

34-X-Mas decorations

35-Being able to decorate a cake

36-People wanting me to decorate cakes for them

37-All of my friends

38-Spending time alone with my husband

39-My god-children

40-Diet pepsi

41-Having a beer with my brother after work on a Friday

42-Not having to be the one to take out the garbage

43-Any time my brother cooks dinner

44-Any time my husband orders dinner

45-Wrapping gifts with X-Mas music playing in the background

46-Getting cards in the mail instead of bills

47-Daniel bringing home something he made for me in school

48-Going to the bookstore

49-Reading

50-Changing my dining room into a library

51-Being inspired

52-Having a shoulder to cry on and being able to do the same

53-My God mother, who is the most supportive person I know

54-Cake

55-An ice cold glass of water on a summer night

56-Having a big back yard

57-Birthday parties

58-Warm pajamas

59-Fuzzy socks

60-Buying gifts for people

61-The look on my son's face on X-mas morning when he sees that "Santa" showed up

62-Secretly being "Santa"

63-Scary Movies

64-Target

65-Taking groceries to my grandmother

66-Snowflakes

67-Classical music

68-Digital cameras

69-Going to the mall to take a picture with Santa

70-Hugs and Kisses

71-Fresh baked bread

72-Watching my son learn something new

73-Having a washer and dryer in my basement

74-Answering emails from my Cafemom friends

75-Listening to the radio in the morning

76-Donating to the needy

77-Sending X-Mas cards to complete strangers

78-Getting X-Mas cards from complete strangers

79-Being pregnant

80-Holding your baby for the first time...and every time after that

81-Daniel telling me that I am beautiful...even when I look like crap

82-Having close friends

83-Sharing funny stories

84-My old boss, AL...coolest man on the planet

85-My realtor, Lois, who leaves pies on my doorstep for every occasion

86-Going to the beach

87-Picking up seashells

88-Good Pizza

89-Rollercoasters

90-Being with my husband for 15 years...even though I am only 32 years old

91-Making people laugh

92-Linkin Park and My Chemical Romance concerts

93-Visiting friends

94-Being able ot pay the mortgage

95-Did I mention my son, Daniel?

96-Fabreeze

97-Reese's Peanut Butter Cups

98-Noggin

99-Color Wonder Markers...they only write on Color Wonder Paper

100-Having so many things that make me happy!

 

[RachelleNH]

Dec. 9, 2009 at 11:16 AM I really like this...you've inspired me!

[nativeak65]

Dec. 9, 2009 at 2:52 PM

Making fresh fry bread!

[PassionateMom]

Dec. 9, 2009 at 2:57 PM

Thank you ladies...just trying to have a positive day!

(Original Poster)

[annette719]

Dec. 9, 2009 at 9:14 PM

Wow!  What a great list.  I am going to try to make one of my own.  I think I will title it "What I am thankful to God for".  Thank you for inspiring me.  I am an older mom, but I think it is always a good idea to think of what makes us happy or thankful, especially at this time of year when there is so much commercialism with Christmas.  Thank you so much!!!

[bellajones]

Dec. 9, 2009 at 9:37 PM

Thank you for posting this! You have inspired me to start my own.

[Angelfaces]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 12:27 AM

Wonderful ideas!  I can see two seperate lists being made.  One on PassoniateMoms idea and the other on annette719's idea.  Thanks ladies for the inspiration.

[Momwithteenager]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 4:19 AM

good list, you have a grateful heart.

[kseevers]

Dec. 10, 2009 at 1:37 PM

Thank You,I think I'll put my list on the fridge and leave it there year round--it'll do a heart good on a down day !!

[PassionateMom]

Dec. 11, 2009 at 2:49 PM

You ladies are the best and I want to thank everyone who took the time from their busy days to read my list.  I love all my CafeMom friends!

(Original Poster)

[loladzinergrl]

Dec. 17, 2009 at 11:55 PM

Awesome list! I think sometimes I get so wrapped up in the hustle & bustle of life of being a single mom I forget how lucky I really am. Thanks for helping me slow down and take a step back to see the big picture. Happy Holidays!