Happiness is________ {week 11} #happinessis

This week has been full of all sorts of surprises. Most which were good ones :)  This week happiness is....

New books.  All I have read in the last few months have been cookbooks, but nothing looked good, so back to some good reading it is.  I started with a book about a man in prison whos last wish is to give his heart to his victims dying sister.  Right up my alley :) 

And how can these sweet faces not make you happy?  My friend is fostering them for the next 4 weeks so If you or anyone you know is looking to add to the pack, let me know!!  They will bring you a life time of happiness!

Speaking of the pack, here is how we spend our afternoons.  This dog has brought so much happiness to our family!  Nothing makes this kid happier than a cuddle with his dog!

Happiness is finding this very cool guy that kept us busy for a few hours.  Time freezes for caterpillars   The boys and I can watch them wiggle around all day long.  My son was more than happy to explain the whole process of becoming a butterfly!  I love that he loves nature as much as I do!

And the greatest happiness this week was watching this guy win a good behavior award at school. He was so nervous but her earned it!  And I am so proud of him :)

What brought you happiness this week? Leave a link in the comments to your status updates, tweets and Instagram photos that make you happy! Or tag them with #happinessis! I would love to see them!  And don't forget to stop by Crazy Adventures in Parenting and see what is making others happy!

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Why I love Mothers Day: Pt1

Anthony-

I remember sitting in that worn out rocking chair.  Nervous, excited and scared out of my mind. But the second the nurse laid you in my arms my whole world changed.  Right there, that very second, I was instantly filled with so much love I though I would explode.  Your jet black hair peeking out from under your tiny little hat.   Lips just like your daddy.  I was sad that I was going to have to wait another year to celebrate Mothers Day.  But I didn't have to wait, because that day, I became a mom.  That is the day I celebrate being a mom.  Yes today is Mothers Day.  Its marked in calendars and people buy flowers and chocolates.  But me, I'm content just having you by my side.  Seeing you smile and listening to you laugh.  That is better than any piece of jewelry. I cant imagine a life with out you.

You were in such a rush to be born.  You are in such a rush now to grow up.  Slow down son! Watching you grow up in the boy you are today has been amazing.  Sometimes at night I look at all our old videos of you.  You used to be so shy.  Your raspy morning voice always makes me smile.  Your facial expressions, the way you smell everything, your laugh, the way you hug me even when you are mad at me.  Please don't ever stop.  You are you.  I love that most about you.

You know what else I love about you?  You challenge me.  OK sometimes it might not seem like I like it, but I promise, I do.  You push me to be a better mom.  You have no shame in calling out my flaws and telling me straight what I am doing wrong.  We butt heads A LOT.  And sometimes that leads to hurt feelings.  But and the end of the day you are my baby.  I love you.  And there is nothing in this world that will ever change that.

There is no denying it!

I am so thankful to celebrate Mothers Day with you because you were the one that started it all. You make me a better mother and a better person.  I hope one day I am able to make you truly understand that.  I love you sweet boy!

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