Wednesday, April 20, 2011

Happiness is..

Here are a few things that make me happy, in no specific order:
  • Knowing that my parents always have my back, right or wrong.
  • Having friends that I have had for years that remain loyal and want what is best for Carter and me.
  • Learning how to love again, and moving forward fearlessly. Although I thought my life would be a little different than it is, I wouldn't have it any other way.
  • Having a great job with staff that I love and that respect me.
  • Having a son, making me a mother and completing my little soul.
  • Having extended family that is just as close as my immediate family.
  • A long kiss good-bye that used to be a secret, now everyone knows. (Took 9 solid months of detours, crappy dating life and encoutering some real winners..Now I am here and ready!)
  • Chicken enchilada soup....mmmmmm.
  • A long run to relieve stress.
  • The drive to see my man, full of anticipation and excitement. (Ask Dani, she has never seen me such a hot mess.)
  • Knowing that when I tuck Carter in his bed tonight, he has clean sheets.
  • Easter weekend with my family.
  • Waking up to my bestie 2 inches from my face. Yes, she sleeps over almost every night, in my bed. So what?!
  • Feeling the breeze with the windows down in my car.
  • When my mom says in her text messages, "I love u."
  • When my dad says, "I love you Zoooskie."
  • When my step-dad calls me his daughter.
  • When my step-mom lets me know that I can tell her anything and she will understand. She calls me her daughter and I love it.
  • When I get the feeling of moving on.
  • When I get a text message from someone I didn't think I would hear from.
  • When Carter says,"Mommy, you are so pretty."
  • When someone tells me I am a good mom.
  • When I cook a great meal and everyone eats til they are sick.
  • Feeling safe....on a lot of levels.
  • Believing in things that the naked eye can't see.
  • Looking at old pictures and missing the memories tied to them.
  • Seeing Whitney remain happy and positive through treatment. (Whitney is my hero.)
  • When he has my lipgloss on from a long kiss. (Good heavens he looks great in my lipgloss, maybe even better than I do!)
  • When Carter snuggles with me. (Busy 2 year-olds never snuggle.)
  • Laughing until I cry. (Lately it has been a daily occurance.)
  • Thinking about being a mommy again someday.
  • Knowing that someone believes in you.
  • Looking deep into someones eyes.
  • Reading body language when they are telling you the direct opposite.
  • When I close payroll.
  • When I hear a song that is my life. I can almost always find meaning and direct relation to music in my life.
  • When my grandparents talk about the day I was born.
  • When I think about the day I had Carter. There were so many people there to see him. Not a soul in the room could help but grin from ear to ear.
  • Finding a quote that fits me.
  • When I am able to let go of stress; Especially if it has to do with something I can't change.
  • When I completely cross off my list of tasks that I needed to complete that day.
  • When I walk in the house and smell Mr. Clean, Bleach, Lysol and Laundry Detergent.
  • A sweet little note from someone I care about.
  • Chocolate.
  • Getting a massage.
  • Coloring with sidewalk chalk.
  • When I can be the voice of reason for my friends.
  • When my friends and family can be the voice of reason for me.
  • Whitney cancer-free and healthy.
  • Sunkissed skin, a swimming suit, a pool, my baby and a hot summer day.
  • The smell of his Lucky cologne.
  • Christmas time with the people that I love.
  • A wet, dirty little boy kiss. (From Carter only, please!)
  • Positive affirmation when I need it the most.
  • Music on my ipod.
  • The color pink. It truly warms my soul.
  • Brand new babies. I love new babies. And Kids.

5 comments:

  1. you're a bloggin' fool lately and i am likin' it! You seem happy and I'm happy for you.

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  2. Loving the frequency too! Hmmmmm, who is this "he" you speak of???

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  3. Aw ladies, Thank you! This "He" is my manfriend. :) He is great! Different story this time around. :) See pic below for who he is.

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  4. I love this list! Kelsie, you ARE awesome! You give 150% in everything you do. You're so great!

    PS Thanks for coloring my Easter eggs today at work. You pretty much rock.

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