Stuff that makes me happy

• The smell of laundry detergent and fabric softener. The smell of clean and fresh is the best.
• Ryan's nose, forehead, ears and the back of his head. They're just so darn cute.
• Avery's goodnight routine with her dad. They have to kiss each other on each cheek and the forehead and it must be done in a certain order. As per Avery.
• Strolling through the streets of Paris with Ryan.
• Watching water from a sprinkler sparkle in the sunlight.
• Listening to my kids talking, laughing, playing and pretending.
• Chasing my baby. He's getting really naughty, terrible 2's and all. Consequently, I chase him a lot.
• Sharing Time in Primary. Especially when the kids enjoy it and participate.
• Shopping at Costco. I'm easily seduced by bulk items.
• The slurping noise Avery makes when she sucks her thumb. Not only is she not ready to give up doing it, I don't think I'm ready for her to give it up either.
• Baking bread. I've been doing it at least twice a week since January and I still get a little thrill every time I take a loaf out of the oven.
• Going to the temple.
• A good movie. The kind that you can't stop thinking about.
• A good book. Same reason as the movies.
• Being able to help others.
• Being teased and made fun of by Ryan. (Well, usually. ☺)
• Listening to Peyton talk. He says more and more everyday. He's funny too. The stuff he says makes me laugh.
• Back to school preparations. ☺
• Seeing the numbers on the scale go down rather than up.
• Sitting outside at twilight, listening to birds chirp and sing.
• Freshly cut grass. Not necessarily the smell of it, although it is nice. It's more the way the grass looks. So clean and manicured.
• A freshly mopped floor.
• Cooking a dinner that nobody complains about and they eat and then even want seconds.
• The smell and feel of new school clothes. I love how the jeans are so stiff and starchy.
• Cottage cheese with fruit on it for breakfast.
• My family.