Happiness

Despite us both feeling miserable this morning (Dad's gone and we're both sick/teething; I guess we just can't handle his absence!), we made it through the day after all! Although it was a struggle to take care of us both, I'm happy to say we're both feeling better from this morning. I'm proud of my baby for being in good spirits whenever her pain subsided; it helped me get through my sickness, too. This evening as we played together before bed, I felt a close friendship with my little girl that I hadn't noticed before. Even at this young age, and with respect to our roles one to another, I felt like she was just one of my buddies and we were having a fun girl's night together. Crazy, huh!

As a result from this good-spirited night, I'd like to share with you a list I started two years ago and will always be adding to it. It's a list of the things I like. I hope it makes you think of all the wonderful things in your life that you like.

I like…

1. When my hair has pretty ringlets.
2. Coming home after a long trip.
3. Quietly enjoying nature.
4. Bowling over 100.
5. Satisfying a craving.
6. Laughing and being silly with my husband.
7. When my husband acts all cute and innocent.
8. Finding great deals.
9. Saving money on something I buy.
10. Having clean hands.
11. To flirt with my husband.
12. When gas prices go down.
13. Getting good gas mileage.
14. Shopping at Ross.
15. Looking at my pictures.
16. Enjoying quality ice cream.
17. European chocolate.
18. A long massage.
19. Long shirts.
20. Tennis Shoes.
21. Sunglasses with a gradient lens.
22. The feeling after cleaning the house.
23. Having a really good lindy connection.
24. Being a follow.
25. Great dance frame.
26. Yummy smoothies.
27. Dressing up and looking really pretty.
28. Fresh pineapple and navel oranges.
29. Grapes and berries.
30. Alone time.
31. Taking a walk with my husband.
32. Taking a bike ride in great weather.
33. California neighborhoods.
34. Real Virgin Pinacoladas
35. Going to a restaurant.
36. Having plenty of time to make a meal.
37. Baking goodies.
38. Being by a pool, palm trees and a resort at twilight.
39. Visiting a big city… especially near water.
40. Chicken.
41. Indian food (you know, from India).
42. Making my husband smile.
43. Being funny and entertaining.
44. Salsa dancing.
45. Having a productive day.
46. Getting organized.
47. Critiquing design.
48. Working with details.
49. Being a leader.
50. Doing back dives.
51. Healthy cereal.
52. Being “in-the-know.”
53. Being ahead and on top of things.
54. Magnolia flowers.
55. Eating smores at a campfire.
56. Changing the gears on a 4-wheeler.
57. The thought of growing a garden and berries and fruit trees.
58. Snowboarding downhill fast but in control; it’s exhilarating!
59. The thought of being able to carve better someday on my snowboard.
60. Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
61. A deep, rich red color.
62. Thinking of the house I’ll have someday and the kind of decorating I’ll do.
63. Getting excited for HALLOWEEN!
64. Stepping into the warm sun after being in a cold building.
65. Petting and playing with cute dogs (small or medium sized).
66. Eating a great watermelon in the summertime.
67. Playing ultimate Frisbee and being involved.
68. Having hair ties on my wrist, ready for me to use.
69. The feeling AFTER I exercise.
70. Being put to use when I visit someone’s house.
71. Hondas.
72. Being young.
73. Getting a nice tan.
74. Feeling alive.
75. Sunday afternoons with nothing to do.
76. When my husband compliments me (of course!).
77. Being in control of my finances.
78. Being understood.
79. Understanding others and concepts.
80. When people talk good about me behind my back.
81. Being enlightened in class or at church.
82. Ordering pizza after being on the lake.
83. Pizza Hut Pan Pizza
84. Mountain Biking downhill (at a moderate level).
85. Crisp, autumn air.
86. Tennessee fall colors.
87. Cuddling in bed.
88. Laughing and kissing before bedtime.
89. Feeling nice and warm under the covers.
90. A good SQUEEZE from my husband.
91. Having a clean house.
92. Straightening up and putting things away.
93. Feeling comfortable around new friends.
94. Talking to my mom on the phone.
95. Laura’s jokes- she’s so funny.
96. Sleeping in.
97. Feeling awake in the morning.
98. Rice pudding and German pancakes.
99. Thai food (especially the curry).
100. Playing Badmitton.
101. Teaching dance.
102. Going crazy / letting out all my excitement.
103. “Being a Bonnie”
104. Cheesecake
105. Being naturally good at something (especially something new).
106. Learning something new.
107. Filling a room with sunlight.
108. Being so happy to see my husband at the end of the day.
109. Bean burritos.
110. Festive decorations.
111. Jordan Almonds
112. Playing with my happy, baby girl.
113. Talking to Brian on the phone when he's away.
114.