Happiness Is....

.... making my husband laugh at my silliness and him making me laugh big belly laughs at his silliness

.... a spontaneous kiss and a "you know what Mom? I love you..." from Sam

..... quiet time spent with Julie after school, polishing her nails and talking about things that matter to her, and the look of total excitement when her tooth came out unexpectedly and the promise of a visit from the Tooth Fairy

.... another bouquet of dandelions from my children telling me yet again that they think of me when we are apart and want me to be happy and to feel special

.... quiet time spent cuddling Jordan when she is all warm and sleepy

.... a lazy visit with my mom talking about everything and nothing

.... a full tray of ice cubes when I want some in the diet pepsi that I keep forgetting to put in the fridge

All of these things I got to experience today alone. Not a bad day. Not bad at all.