Happiness

A friend (you know who you are)recently had a post on her blog called "Happiness is". Since that day I have been constantly singing the song "Happiness is" from Peanuts. I even had to look it up on youtube. When we took a walk this afternoon I sang some of my own verses to Ricky. I decided to put those in my blog tonight and a couple extra. So here we go:

Happiness is:

Loving my husband
My 2 precious children
Waking up to Ricky's sweet voice on the monitor
Maggie cuddling up with me in the morning for a few more snoozes
Counting the stairs with Ricks as we walk down them
Listening to Maggie sing as she plays
Eating breakfast together
Swinging with my children
Watching them run and play in the sun
Making cookies with Maggie
Ricky and Bear (this counts at least 10 times)
Reading Goodnight Moon twice (once for each night night)
Hugging my babies
Getting hugs from my babies
The familiar and comforting smell of my babies as they cuddle up
Sharing and talking about God with Maggie
Reading Ricks his favorite book (The ABC's of Halloween) even though it is July
Listening to Maggie's giggle
Seeing the sparkle in Ricks' eyes
Watching Rick and Maggie as they walk ahead engrossed in some conversation
Holding hands with Ricks as we follow behind
Ignoring mounds of laundry, floors to clean and dust to just be present with the kids
Spending time cuddling with Rick
Talking and sharing with Rick when we have our time to chat
Walking by and giving my husband a random hug
Tweaking Rick's toosh
Listening to Rick and Maggie as they brush teeth at night
Watching my husband with the kids - who knew how awesome he would be
Maggie's pride that her Daddy built her a swingset from our deck
Seeing the complete adoration (both ways) as Maggie cuddles up with Rick
Quiet time after both kids are in bed and Rick is studying
A night out to myself for a pedicure and some Starbucks
Time spent with friends
Some moments to touch base with myself
Curling up with a good book or magazine
Finding out more about who I am
Exploring, strengthening and deepening my relationship with God
Quiet moments of mediation and conversation with God
Listening to my heart and God's voice
Being grateful for the angels God has placed in our lives
Becoming confident in who I am not only as a woman but as a mother
Prioritizing and not wasting energy on people, relationships or experiences
Smiling and laughing
Summer and relaxing
Watching an episode of Glee or General Hospital
Playing Germ Tag with my kids
Holding Rick's hand
Laying my head on Rick's shoulder as I watch my kids quietly play or read books
Giving kisses and hugs goodnight
Watching Dora with Ricks
Counting the stars with Maggie before bed
Exploring the world and watching Ricky learn something new everyday
Ricky and his exploding vocabulary
Coloring and doing art with the kids
Going to the Big Lake (esp. to fly kites)

I could go on and on with this list but I think it is long enough for now. These are random and in no kind of order. They just flew out of my heart as I typed. Each one is special to me whether big or small. This list reminds me of how happy and grateful I am. What an awesome life I have!