As the days come and go it’s hard not to get caught up in all the goings on that may irritate, annoy, sadden, or frustrate and anger you. However, every day we should try just little harder to do the opposite and find happiness in even the littlest things as often as possible. Brighten your own day!

For that reason, I have decided to make a list of 50 things that make me happy. Big or small, impactful or insignificant, I’m listing them. And in my true fashion, hoping to get a giggle or two as well. 

1. My 4 boys – this is a given and I would never change anything about spending all day everyday with my shitlings
2. Crunchy leaves
3. Mom’s spaghetti
4. Hiking – I am so glad that I found hiking and that it gives us perfect family time with beautiful scenery 
5. Good hair day
6. Country music
7. Puppy breath
8. Brushing my teeth
9. Rivers- Nothing says outdoors like dipping your feet into freezing rivers or even creeks
10. Cooking dinner
11. Fresh bedding
12. Sports
13. Funny memes
14. Traveling – I absolutely love walking the streets of different cities.
15. Baths
16. Freshly waxed eyebrows- you can look all done up with just a good set of brows
17. Taking my husband to nude beaches- hahah
18. Taking pictures
19. Watching my shows- Because right now Mayans m.c. and AHS are life
20. Snuggling
21. Bon fires
22. House decor
23. Beachin’ it – other than sand, there is no reason to ever be sad by the beach
24. Smiling at strangers
25. Giving to others
26. Mexican food- there’s just something about tacos and rice and beans that speaks to my soul
27. Margaritas
28. Sharing my food, always- whether its the older boys that are just bottomless pits or Kannyn who doesn’t understand everyone has their own food, I never get to eat my food alone.
29. Baby cheeks- Both kinds 🙂
30. Making people laugh
31. Holidays- Any of them, as long they are getting everyone together.
32. Friends- ya know, the real ones that are there when it matters.
33. My husbands confidence- He swears he’s a super model, I love that about him
34. Toddler giggles
35. The way old people smell
36. Riding the gator at Grandma Peggy’s house
37. Elevators
38. Fresh flower arrangements
39. Naps- no matter who is taking them, they always make me happy
40. Dancing
41. Singing, loudly
42. A clean house
43. Sunsets
44. Reading, especially to my boys
45. Grocery shopping
46. Writing
47. Business cards- I don’t know why, but I love receiving them.
48. Manners
49. Relaxing
50. Running around the house naked

As I started, I actually thought it would be difficult to list 50 things but they just come flowing out. Some of the more obviously adult pleasures weren’t listed but we all know that sex, love, and understanding are the tops of these lists. If I’m being honest I would have also said paying people for their services such as housekeepers, gardening, and bartenders. Ha!

If you feel inclined to hop on the “Make myself happy” challenge you can write your own list. I’d love to see how everyone’s differs. 

Life only comes around once, so do whatever makes you happy, and be with whoever makes you smile.

Raisin’ hell and gentlemen,

xoxo Happy Mama