10 Things That Make Me Really Happy

One of the blogs I read has been blogging every day this month, following these prompts over at Story of My Life. Since I've totally become a blogging flunky over the past few months, I might try a few to get back in the habit of posting more frequently. I can't guarantee I'll blog every single day for the rest of the month, but this might at least give me a push in the right direction!

10 Things That Make Me Really Happy

1. Chocolate layer cake with chocolate buttercream frosting. Seriously, it's my favorite! I rarely make one because I would probably eat the whole darn thing by myself. My birthday cake of choice will always and forever be a chocolate cake of some kind.
2. Hanging out with my immediate family (parents, brothers & their spouses). They are a really FUN bunch and I love being with them. Unfortunately we live 600 miles apart so this doesn't happen often but when it does, I love it!
3. Finding REALLY GOOD vintage junk. Cheap. This should come as no surprise if you read this blog.
4. Target clearance. Specifically, the 50% and 70% off variety. Look, I never said this list was going to be profound! But man, I love those red endcaps. Last week I found a pair of shoes that were 70% off--they were marked down to $5.08. I had a $5.00 off coupon, so my shoes cost 8¢!
5. Going on dates with my husband. I think he's dreamy, he's fun to be with, and I love getting away and hanging out with him without the kids (notwithstanding #9 down below). My husband just in general makes me Really Happy.
6. Making pretty things. I derive SO much pleasure and personal satisfaction from creating, whether the medium is paper or paint or even food. I love that my daughter loves to create, too.
7. Summer. Spring in Colorado is pathetic and winter is long. Autumn is beautiful, but right now (at the end of a long, snowy spring) the heat and freedom of summer is on the horizon and I couldn't be happier!
8. Reading good books. I just discovered a new series that I am head over heels IN LOVE with--more on that in a later post. I also really love Goodreads, as a way to catalogue what I've read and a source for finding new books. My new beloved series was discovered when a friend reviewed it on Goodreads, otherwise I never would have found it on my own.
9. My kids. They drive me nuts on a daily basis but much more than that, they bring me so much joy and laughter. Last night, Porter fell out of his bed--and never even woke up! Awesome. Maren is helpful and kind and sweet and such a good helper to me. I am so lucky to be their mom.
10. Freshly cleaned percale sheets. Mine are in the wash right now. I already look forward to getting in them tonight.