Happiness......let's think about this....

I saw a question posed and began thinking how I would answer it......so, I blogged it.  :)  I wonder how others would answer this?? 

 What’s a simple activity that consistently makes you happier?


Hmmmm......good question.  There are a couple of ways to look at this question and I could have several answers to this question.  

The first thing in addressing the question is can you include your kids, spouse, even friends in this answer? I say this because we often "lose" our own lives as we are part of our kids activities.  I know watching my girls do ANYTHING makes me happy.....seeing my girls succeed at ANYTHING makes me happy.....but then am I relying on them to make me happy?  I know that my husband is FABULOUS and being with him makes me happy...but then am I relying on someone else to make me happy?  I also truly enjoy spending time with my friends......once again....is someone else making me happy???

So, I am going to address this question looking at what I enjoy doing that consistently makes me happy.

  

1. They way I feel AFTER I have worked out.  (Note I said AFTER)  :)

2. Making something makes me happy.  Whether it is baking, creating, painting....I always enjoy doing those things.....however, I am not a fan of cleaning up.  :)

3. Reading......

4. Being on or near water makes me happy....examples could include...the beach, the lake, a pool...

5. Doing things to make other people happy...makes me happy.  (Not sure this one can count in this section.)  :)

6.  Sitting in my living room at Christmas time with only Christmas lights on and watching a Christmas movie while drinking hot cocoa.  That is a little piece of heaven.

However, all of this being said....I typically have more fun painting, baking, or creating if someone is helping me.  The beach, lake, pool is always a lot of fun when my family or friends are with me.  I love watching Christmas movies with my family.  

Happiness for me does involve other people.  As much as I like some "me" time.....I am a people person and am so happy when others are with me doing things that make both of us or all involved happy.

If you have time....feel free to share what makes you happy!  I hope you have a FANTASTIC week!

7....she can't be 7....

Allie was born just a few days after Hurricane Katrina hit, so this year as her birthday has approached,and Hurricane Isaac approached,  I have been even more so reminded of her birth day.

Allie was different from Autumn from the get go.  Perhaps it was because I wasn't as stressed this time around or she was just an easy baby.  :)

She has and is the type of girl who isn't afraid to do her own thing!  If Autumn is my mini-me, well, Allie would almost be my opposite.  She often plays by herself...even when her friends are around.  I always worry she is lonely...she isn't.  She just doesn't NEED others to be happy.  She is so independent.  She is a spit-fire.  She is smart.  She is beautiful.  She tells me I am the best mom every day...which melts my heart every day.  She loves bacon, pancakes, popcorn, peanut butter, pizza, and pigs in a blanket, oh and lasagna.  She loves puppy dogs and wants to be a vet.  She would help every animal, if she could.  :) She loves her family and friends.  She has an AMAZING imagination and I love to see all the fun things she creates.

I have been suggesting to her lately that she just turn 4 this year instead of 7...to which she replies..."No, Mom....I have to grow up."  The problem is...I'm not ready for that.  I love that she still crawls in my lap and hugs me when she sees me.  She will always be my baby....Happy Birthday Alliebug!!  I am so proud of you!