Things that make me happy...
Waking up in the middle of the night and feeling my child asleep in the bed next to me. They're splayed out, looking awkward and laying in the most uncomfortable pose imaginable and I can't help but smile so hard I think I'll cry listening to them just breath softly.
Sitting around a fire, grilling steaks and taters while the sun sets and enjoying a brisk spring or autumn night. Maybe have a cold hard cider and a good (small) cigar or a pipe and talk about all the things we wish we had the money to do.
Waking up when camping before everyone else is awake and making a pot of good coffee. Feeling the dew on the grass and hearing the whole world stir to life.
Being next to a window during a summer rain storm. The smell, the feel of the wet wind, the lightning lighting up the sky.
Getting a new piece of clothing or jewelry in the mail and rushing to try it on and finding out it fits just perfectly.
Walking along at work (I'm currently third shift and mostly outdoors) and just getting slapped in the face by a brilliant moon lighting up the sky like she's putting on a show just for me.
Having my kid stop me and just say "Look!" and point out a sunset or the stars without warning, just like I did for them when they were little.
That's some of the stuff for me anyway. I'm noticing a trend with nature here.
~Adriane
