Sarah from Digital Motherhood tagged me in her post “10 Things That Make Me Happy”. I thought that was great – an idea for a post practically ready to go!
I also participated in the Sunshine Blogger Quiz but I’m not sure if any of the folks I tagged kept that chain going.
Anyway, this is a post on 10 Things That Make Me Happy. Let’s get to it!
My Husband
Without him, I would be completely lost. He’s a rock, and he works way too hard to support us. He is also able to alter his schedule for all the crazy dance weeks we have, and he takes them to regular dance classes almost all the time. At least the weeknight ones. If it wasn’t for him, the girls wouldn’t be able to go!
I know sometimes he feels under-appreciated (just like I do), but we love him more than life itself.
My Daughters
I know I gripe a lot about the kids. But that’s a mom’s job – especially if she’s trying to be a mom blogger! But really, my girls are amazing. Everywhere we go people seem so surprised at how good they are.
I love watching the biology and psychology of their lives. At this point, I have a hard time believing they were ever inside my body. And now that they are old enough to be emotionally bullied and have their feelings hurt by much tinier moments in life, I want to protect them and shelter them at a time when they need more freedom. But I know we’re raising them to be good people, and I’m forever hopeful we’re doing a good job at that!
Music
I need music every day. When a few days go by without my “headphones walk” I really feel a difference in my mood. It’s weird, I know, but’s totally a thing for me.
I listen to the radio in the car and at work, but to be able to just walk and listen really helps keep me grounded and in a good mood. Music definitely makes me happy.
Reading
This is right up there with music. If too many days go by without me cracking into a book, I really feel it.
Reading blogs doesn’t count. I don’t like digital reading, so I can only unwind with a book. Reading books for reviews counts, though. Even if I’m not especially enjoying it, it’s still reading – and escapism!
Getting up before my kids
This is a weird one. I LOVE to sleep. I would go to bed at 8 pm if I could get away with it. (That never happens – I mainly blog after the kids are in bed!) But there’s something about getting up, brewing some coffee, and having the quiet house all to myself for 5 minutes before the girls get up.
Last summer I actually got up after the girls on Saturdays, made coffee, and then took my book and my mug outside and sipped my coffee on the deck until I felt guilty for not getting the girls breakfast yet.
Storms
A good thunderstorm is easy entertainment for me. I love to watch the clouds roll in – sometimes I try to get creative with my photography – and I hope every day that a thunderstorm will develop. I’ve always been fascinated by weather.
Photography
Pizza
I love pizza. My mom will tell you, “Jessica can eat a whole pizza!” (She shared this tidbit with my brand new friend in grade 9, the first time I had her over to my house. I was mortified! But, she was right…)
I also love the idea of not having to cook something to eat. Pizza is the ultimate symbol of “I don’t have to make anything tonight,” and I love it!
Gardening
Planting living things and watching them thrive really makes me happy. It’s a bit like having babies and watching them grow into lovely little people – though on a much smaller scale. I especially love vegetable gardening. This year, my seeds all got eaten when they were barely sprouts and I can’t get anything to grow from seed. But my tomatoes and green peppers are thriving, so I will have something to show for my work this year!
Writing
I know this is a cliché blogger answer, but it’s true. When I feel the urge to write, I can sit for hours and do it. My husband wants to know when I’m going to write my book. I’m not writing a book. I have no stories in my head. But writing these real life, mom life, tips to support and help others stuff is so great for me!
Of course there are some days where it’s like pulling teeth to get a post laid out, but most of the time it’s relaxing and I really enjoy it!
Those are 10 things that make me happy. I would love to hear some things that make you happy! (Or if you enjoy some of the same things as me, let me know that too!)
~Jess
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