list three things every day that made me happy

1. Starting to get caught up with N’s homework. We have been falling behind, and I just need to find the focus to stay on track with him.

2. N lost his soccer game, so the season is now over. Now, I’m not a bad mom…he simply was not into it anymore and I was tired of arranging schedules for a sport he doesn’t like.

3. Early to bed. Sheer exhaustion = falling asleep easily.

1. Having help taking care of my children that is trustworthy and caring. Her concern for my children’s welfare is genuine and true.

2. Being home in time to have dinner with my children.

3. It’s the Great Pumpkin Charlie Brown with 2 little boys curled up on my lap.

1. A absolutely beautiful spring day…being able to wear jeans and a tank top. Nice…

2. PF Chang’s for lunch..yum!

3. The afternoon at the park. How long can the fun last for a couple 3 yo’s in the sandbox? Answer: HOURS.

4. Back to my friend’s house for a martini before heading home to put the boys to bed. Morning comes early when you are going to lose an hour.

1. A great idea for special class at the gym…well received by management.

2. Getting together with friends over a glass of wine to cpome up with details and format of the class.

3. Having friends with children the same age as mine…makes it so much easier to visit…

1. I had the best Pump class ever. People moaning and groaning at the end of the track…music to an instructor’s ears.

2. Playing in C’s “spaceship” (aka pillows arranged on the couch). He even let me drive.

3. I got the boys much needed haircuts. No fuss and lollipops.

4. C told DH that he was not the boss of the cookies…Mommy is the boss of everything because she’s the oldest. HA! Pays to be old :)

1. The sun came peaking out and started to melt away the snow. I am ready for some sun…

2. C asked me if we would melt too.

3. N told me that the white snow would turn into milk.

4. Story time with lots of snuggles.

1. N had a friend over that has this over all calming effect on him. They were so incredibly good, even being inside for entire day.

2. DH put the kids to bed. Nice break for me.

3. I know I put this a lot…but I had an awesome class last night. Sometimes, many times, the exercise, the friends and the endorphins are the best part of my day…

1. Waking up to a true winter wonderland. Not ice like we usually get here, but real powdery snow.

2. Watching all the neighborhood children sled down the road in front of the house that happens to be a pretty good hill. We have been waiting many years to get a decent enough snow to take advantage of that hill.

3. Despite the weather, I was still able to make it to the gym and teach my class in the morning. And people came!

1. Time curled up with a book.

2. Mom made us dinner…at her house. No clean up, just was able to eat and leave.

3. Wine with a truly good friend that just gets me…it’s not often that crying makes me happy…but not crying alone, that does bring me a little joy.

1. I was asked to sub 2 classes back to back. I usually take the classes, but don’t ever teach. It was a good feeling to be able to do it, and do it well…

2. After class I walked into the locker room to change for N’s basketball game. I overheard 4 women talking about the class and how much they loved it.

3. An afternoon shopping with my mother…coffee shops, bakeries, jewelery shop, etc. And a delicious lemon bar.