Sunday, April 20, 2008

What Makes Me Happy

Hearing the words, "Can I help you, mom?"
Freshly-washed sheets
A pedicure
My annual Girls Weekend with college friends
Smiling boys as they walk home from the bus stop
Hearing Jack practice piano without being asked
Nick's unexpected hugs
Listening to Ben ponder his future
Weston's attempts at conversation
Hearing the washer or dryer and I wasn't the one to turn it on
Having the house to myself
Good friends who I can count on
Crossing things off my to-do list
An evening away
Laughter, anyone's
Dinner I didn't make nor have to clean up after
A margarita

3 comments:

Laurie said...

Beautiful Patti.

You really should add to your list however; flipping through athletic clothing magazines and picking out all the cute clothes you would look great in if only you did yoga, tennis, marathons, etc. :)

Patti said...

Gonna blog about that one...

Anonymous said...

the little kids asleep early and the big kids in bed

ice cold beer

spring evenings before the bugs officially arrive

a true belly laugh that keeps going which makes it even funnier

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