What makes me Happy...?

Sometimes it is the little things that make me happy. But wait..let's back up. HAPPY...happy is just a word. And as far as I know...we are only entitled to pursue it ...as if it is a destination like the beach or something. BEACH...ok ok...yes there may get you close to happy!!!LOL!!! But lets be honest...I am very thankful for living in a country where happy can actually happen. For some of us anyways....So back to those little things!....What things make you happy? Make and happy....yep I really don't think they go together!
There's not been a lot of happy in my life and yet I am a pretty friendly happy person. Got me a purdy good attitude and personality ! (If I do say so myself) Don't know how that is considering my upbringing and circumstances. But I have never been one to let no be no or to let unhappy hold me down for very long....For truth I owe some of it to my Grandpa Marion and my Granny Alma!!!
Soooo with out yet another delay...the little things that make me giggle are.... The fact that I just taught Jasper to pee on the porch!!!...That Grace actually had a good time at a Dr's. office today. All the household bills being paid on time. Children that laugh. A friend's mother ( who just had a heart attack) was able to brush her teeth today. That my evangelist is out and about sharing the "word" when I am here in the home building the kingdom. When my life and my attitude along with my personality is a letter of hope and perseverance for those around me and for those to see...at all these Dr. Offices!!!!. Lately Almond Milk and Coconut milk have made me happy!!! A bit of coffee on the side!.. Being able to spend time in my child's co-op class really watching and loving and learning with them. Peaking in on the other 2 anytime I like! Sneaking chocolate chips into my evening routine...after the kids are all asleep! I ain't sharing!!!! Smelling fresh cut grass...and secretly that it make the rest of my family sneeze...(Sorry its just funny!) well except when an asthma attack follows. My broken down used and borrowed recliner! Watching any sun rise or sunset for that matter. Seeing my son curled up in his father's lap...while they both snore!! LOUDLY!!! Seeing a mile long smile when one of my girls succeeds at something. When they don't being able to hold them and help them "shake" it off. Making my husband dance in his underwear...outside...while I take pictures! (Hey he is the one that decided to go outside in his undies with out his keys!) Secretly taking my dear sweet time going to get my child a drink of water when they have done something dumb...like suck on an ink pen!! Yes I at times can be one sick puppy! However I am laughing...and laughing hard...which makes me happy. And in turn is making me giggle more because I know for sure I am going to pee myself! Welcome to turning 40! And here's to all of you who are also going to have to go change your clothes!!! Love ya and yes you all make me Happy!!!....

I Love the way HE holds me!!!

Why is it that we feel so much better wrapped up in our favorite blanket? My husband recently took on a part time night job. For four nights he worked third shift while I held down the fort at night and during the day while he slept. Each night the kids would whine and whimper about not feeling safe. I cuddled and comforted them the best I could and encouraged them to pray. Truth is however; I didn't feel too awful safe either. One night I wrapped up in my favorite old blue blanket. Jasper snuggled in under one side with me and I put my big "stick" and cell phone over on the other side. Like I could actually take on an intruder with a dumb old stick!!! Really it is not a stick more so a 2 1/2 foot long club! But still not likely going to take anyone out. So I get all comfy in the recliner, plop an almond milk filled zippy cup in Jasper's mouth and reside my self to stay awake long enough to get Jasper into his own bed and to check Grace's glucose levels around midnight or so. Meanwhile the girls have resided to sleeping together because like if there is two of them...then they can take on the world; or so they think!


With in about 15 minutes Jasper has slurped down his milk and has handed me he cup. He then snuggles down and insists I read Good Night Moon and Noah's Ark. I read and he is content. I finish up reading and look over to notice that like magic my little boy is asleep. Not just any sleep...sound asleep! He is leaned over to the side with slobber oozing from the corner of his mouth! Limp as a wet noodle. Naturally I spend just a few moments enjoying this precious site because someday very soon he will no longer be my little boy. And it was while I was soaking and basking in this tearful yet BEAUTIFUL experience that I thought to myself; that is exactly how we should all feel at the end of the day. Complete, content, warm, cozy, happy, secure, safe, and drooling down the side of OUR Father's arm!!!!
Why in the world I did not post this the day I wrote it I will never know!!!....It's a short and GOOD one!!!...So enjoy! OH YES I managed to link a song to the Title of this one...so click it and you get a BEAUTIFUL song!!! Now you can really enjoy!!!!

I AM AWESOME!!!

I have decided I AM AWESOME!!!!...There is only one other guy that agrees with me and HE cuts me a whole lot of slack. Hint. Hint. I am not talking about my husband or son. I woke up this morning wanting to go somewhere...anywhere! So I woke the crew up fed them hungry bears some grub, packed drinks in a cooler, snack in a bag, and off we went. Keep in mind the days budget was $25 ish! Well what in the world can ya do with that piddlie amount? And why? Well the why part is simple...I'd like to have gas to go to church tomorrow, I need $32 for renewing my liscense on Monday and I need $50 to register my family a spot in the homeschool co-op on Monday! So not a lot of wiggle/entertainment funds available. Yes I could sit home and most day I do. I only go out for church on Sunday's and Wednesday's and for taking my children to their ususal Drs. appointments and to the grocery store once a month. So hush up... I wanted OUT of the house today!....

Now back to my AWESOMENESS... A friend gave us the heads up on a free childrens event and off we went. But first we dropped a box of books off at a used books bookstore for some store credit. Todays freebie was...an injury prevention fair. The kids saw the inside of a moble hospital unit, a medical helicopter in action...landing an all the works, got to jump in one of those bouncy things, and got to rub and pet a therapy dog . They even played frisbee with Snuffy James! That was the dogs name.. I had nothing to do with that name!...They got a quicky review on performing infant and child CPR, slurped down a free snow cone, picked up a bazillion coloring books regarding things like bike saftey and when to call 911, and...sweated to the near passing out stage! What more could a family of five want??? Oh and to boot we came home with 3 never ever gonna lose in the dark neon green back pack bags to carry stuffs in! Whoot whoot!!!..

This was a random day during the summer!!!......Random Saturday! And thank you again KH!!!