10 Things to Smile About {February 2015} #10Things #blogging
It hasn’t been the best month for me. (I’m looking at you, flu.) Regardless, it’s fun to focus on the happier moments of the month. (Oh, and I’m linking up – on time! – with emmymom!)
1. Lucas has been saying the best things this month. For instance, one Saturday morning he woke up, opened his curtains and yelled, “It’s a new day! The sun is coming back!” and this past weekend, when we arrived at church he just looked at me and said, “mommy, I’m so happy.” He’s a great kid.
2. I registered for several races. Two half marathons and a 5k. (Since my original registration binge, I’ve also registered for a virtual 10k and I have another 5k and I am signing up for.)
3. I made really cute, fun Valentines for my son’s daycare group. I think they turned out so great! (Of course, this all happened right before I was knocked down for a week.)
4. Watching the artistic side of my boy come out is a blast. He loves painting. He’s not so much into coloring, but give him paint or chalk and he’ll stay busy for a while.
5. I registered for Blogging Concentrated, which is next month. Just the fact that I registered is big and makes me smile.
6. I’ve seen a lot of friends this month – either through work or through social commitments. I love catching up with friends.
7. Our Oscars party was super fun. I love the red carpet coverage of the Oscars and many of the acceptance speeches. (This year, I loved the musical performances.)
8. We visited Mountain Play Lodge this past weekend and it really deserves a huge post of its own. My boy had a blast! (And they had several Thomas the Train tables – a little boy’s dream!)
9. I’m hopefully going to see my friend Mendie this week! She’s in town from Ohio. I met her in real life the day of my layoff, and it’s been a while since I’ve seen her.
10. Snow! There is big fluffy snow on the ground this morning. I don’t have photos yet (it’s still very early), but my plan is to take Lucas out first thing after breakfast so he can play in it before I take him to daycare. (I still have some work to get done from home.) Finally. FUN snow!
What made you smile this month?
Have fun in the snow today! Hope you guys get to make a snow man!
you inspire me!!! I printed the registration for the race I like to kick off my racing ‘season’ with.
i’m loving the snow!! just haven’t gotten to play in it yet.
Yeah! Glad you finally got some real snow. Growing up I always figured if it was cold enough to snow we might as well have it. Always good to find fun new places for kids. That Valentine is so cute! That is so awesome how many races you are doing. And your Oscar cookies are the best! Thank you so much for linking up
Some of the things that come out of the kids mouths are just too cute. Glad you are feeling better š
It sounds like your son is adorable! I love it when my 4 year old says things like that.
I had quite a few things to smile about. I’m looking at closing on my new home soon, my toddler is now fully potty trained (woohoo!) and my daughter bought her first car. Lots of achievements this month.
This looks like a month full of accomplishments! Congrats on the races, your creativity and future events! Cheers to celebrating those precious milestones that make motherhood so special too.
I have had a bad month but it made me smile that my husband had time to take my daughter and I out for Valentines Day.
It made me smile to be able to go out with my husband without the kids on Valentine’s Day!
What a happy little guy you have. He must make you smile every day.
Those are awesome news. Kids have their way of saying things that is hilarious.
As Art Linkletter used to say “Kids say the darndest things” and he was right!! Children have no artiface–they are open and honest–sometimes too much so. I hope he had fun in the snow and am glad to hear you are feeling better.
It looks like you had a lot to smile about this month! We had snow this month too.
So many wonderful tings. I have been looking in to some blog conferences. Most of them seem really far away. One of these days the blog income will cover that payment.
I loved our snow too this week. My relatives up north don’t understand why we get so excited here in NC about it because it happens all the time for them.
It’s nice to be able to reflect on all the good things that occur in our lives.
He is adorable! I think I wouldn’t be able to stop laughing if I saw him open the curtains and say that LOL!
It’s always a great idea to list the things to smile about. Sometimes when I am feeling down, I like to do this.
All amazing reasons to smile about for sure! I have quite a few too! It’s been a week of ups and downs for me but I’m still smiling!
Glad you are feeling better! Very lovely post!
Your boy is adorable, and he sounds like a fun and bright little man! Sometimes I wish I had a tape recorder running for all the funny things that come out of my son’s mouth, so I could save them forever. š
It’s awesome you registered for Blogging Concentrated! Dan Morris is incredible.
If snow is making you smile, allow me to send some of ours your way lol. That’s the one thing that is making me NOT smile this month. We have been dumped on all winter, I am ready for spring!
I’ve never heard of Mountain Play Lodge. You’ve got me curious now though. š
Those are all great things to smile about! Sounds like you had a great February!
My family makes me smile. We’re a funny bunch.
I love watching my kids grow and they certainly make me smile. Also, loving my play together make me smile too!
That Valentine is super cute. I love how simple it looks to make.
It is great that you have some great positive things and insight!
Very fun – I already love your little guy – and your entire month – I’ll have to check out to see if the Blogging Concentrated is coming out my way š
I have wanted to register for a 5K for the longest time. I never do it. Your son is adorable and sweet.
Isn’t it just wonderful when we always find great things to smile and be happy for in our mundane day to day lives? Hihi
I want to go to Blogging Concentrated SO bad. I hope it swings through my area!
What a bunch of wonderful reasons to be happy about. I loved reading this post, thank you for sharing it. I look forward to seeing this month’s!