That One-Minute Break

Yesterday, I had one full minute free.  So I mindlessly and aimlessly unlocked the door and stepped outside, but not before Gabby sensed something afoot and rushed to put on her rain boots.  It wasn’t raining but she loves this shiny polka dotted pair I bought her for less than a dollar in the grocery store.

“Mama! Mama!” she breathlessly shouts at me, “Let’s play in muddy puddles!” She was mimicking Peppa Pig, one of her favorite cartoon characters.

For one full minute, we walked outside.  Then I just stood there watching her.  She went crazy.  She was ecstatic.

In silence I pointed at the sky and she kept chuckling at some tiny birds that flew over the horizon in a V formation.

I contemplated on how amazing my life is, now that I have my daughter in it.  I even forgot to take pictures for posterity!

Quote and wallpaper photo taken from picsgag.com

Well, we should do this more often.

“Tomorrow!” she suggests and I nod in agreement.

Did something magical happen to you yesterday?

This Monday Morning Feeling I Get

Here’s a quick survey, guys..

Do you hate Mondays?

 

Broody Moody Lady

 

Or do you look forward to them?

Three cheers plus one more!

 

Six hours into Monday, I’m basically this way:

 

Thoughts?

 

 

 

That Two-Word Something

This is your mission and it is not impossible.

Do this every single day: recognize the people behind their tasks.

These are the people who are behind the scenes most of the time.  They shun the spotlight but lend the much-needed support to make even your most crazy ideas possible.

Say thank you and smile.

Thank you, Teddy, you make my life complete!

You may argue, “but it’s their job to make me look good”.

Even if it’s their job, go out of your way to say thanks.

Gabby and I dined at a restaurant one time and as soon as the waiter served us soup, my daughter says in her tiny voice loud enough for him to hear, “Thank you!”

It never fails to bring cheer to that little kid in all of us.

The 140-Character Happiness Mission Statement

My 4-year old daughter has this wonderful habit of dancing when she’s suddenly bereft of words, especially when she is happy.  She also believes she can convey her message more by being 100% present in the moment, and seizes it every chance that she gets.

 

Let yourself go

 

What is your happiness mission? Can you define it in 140 characters or less?