Loving the Little Things

This week has been good. Maybe just the last 24 hours, but when you have a good day, it seems to overshadow the rest. As school winds down, my anxious wonderful students have started to become antsy, loud, and restless. Currently there is a student teacher in my classroom. He has been full time teaching for the last 4 weeks, but next week, I get some subjects back. I am thrilled! It is just what I need to finish the year strong.

Which leads me to today's post about loving the little things and being in charge of my own happiness!

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Little things that add up to great joy! 

• Last weekend was spent with Adam's family in Council Bluffs. There are so many people who do not enjoy their in-laws, but I love mine.  Of course they have quirks, but who doesn't? Plus they welcome me with open arms! 

• Letters from my old students: this week I received three letters from my Sacred Heart students. It was so nice to hear from them and to know that I meant enough to write to, even after I have moved away. 

• PUSH-EMS! Do you remember these? Orange sorbet in a tube with a pushing stick on the end? I loved them as a child. Last night, my husband gave me two! Best. Present. Ever. 

• Grilling out on a cool spring day is the best! Well, maybe it would be better on a warm spring day, but I will take it! Wednesday night, we bought two huge chicken breasts, asparagus, and pasta and went to town with our NEW grill.

• Which brings me to good deals! Last weekend we bought a new grill. Nothing fancy, just something to get the job done. Though it still has 3 burners, and it does look nice. There was a sign that said $88, so we jumped at the chance. When we were at the register, it rang up for $128! Not the plan! I was about to walk away when they said, "The sign was in the wrong place. Our fault. So, we will give it to you for $88." Score! 

• Adam threw me over his shoulder and ran around our driveway. I could not stop laughing. 

• The SUN! Oh the glorious sun! 

• Self motivated workout days! 

• A clean kitchen: Some people think I'm crazy, but when my kitchen is clean, I'm a much happier person.

• P.P. in snuggle mode: I am a cat lady, and I don't care. 

• Recess duty on sunny days

• Taking back control of my classroom and quiet, happy students

• And finally, Adam in his bike uniform. He seemed so happy to be wearing it, and I sure do love how it looks!

There you have it ladies and gentlemen, my list of little things that have added up to my great Friday mood. Today, I choose happiness, how about you?