Oh happy day

I have decided that in order to succeed in a happy life, one has to focus on the happy things EVERY day and give thanks for those things. Today, I am happy for:

My daughter Jenna's laugh. I can't get enough of it. She just makes me smile. Even when I am mad at her and think, "This is why tigers eat their young", she does something that will make me smile and forget why I am angry with her. She is a spitfire. I want to be like that again.

My daughter Addison's wisdom. This child is so smart. Today she used the word.... now I can't remember the word.... but it was a rather large word for even an adult to use right, and she, as a first grader, used it perfectly. Now I won't be able to sleep until I think of the word. Oh well.... at any rate, I am thrilled to be a part of watching her grow into such a bright individual.

My son Zachary's sense of humor. Tonight at the supper table he was talking about the Ding Ding man's truck and if it was square or rectangle. I said, "Rectangle". He said, "Squaaaaaarrrrrrre?!?!" in a way that made the whole table laugh over and over the rest of the evening. He is a wonderful stress relief.... most days.

My husband's work ethic. I know I complain that he isn't home very much. But I also think that is what makes our marriage as strong as it is. I hate it when he is gone, but it also helps me to enjoy (sometimes) the time that he IS here with us. Tonight he and Addison cooked supper and it was just plain..... wonderful.

Last, but not least, the sun came out today for the first time in apprximately 4 days. After 4 days of rain (totals around 8 inches), the sun made an appearance, thus making it hard to want to watch all of these movies we rented because of the fact that it was raining. **sigh** We will watch the rest of them tomorrow. I hope.

Thank God for the good things in every day. There is always at least one thing to be happy about.