I was sitting here at my keyboard having a Monday-is attitude and Sonia suggested I do a Five Things That Are Making Me Happy post.
And I was like, “Hmm, that IS a good idea.”
Your Monday morning might need a dose of happy too, so join me in the comments with your own list.
1. Lisey is feeling a little better.
We all got a summer cold recently, but Lisey’s was hanging on longer than ours. So, I took her to an urgent care place on the weekend and it turns out she has a double ear infection!
So she got some meds and now I think she’s turned a corner.
2. Frosties are only $0.50 again!
They were temporarily $0.50 earlier this summer and now they’re back again.
Lisey happened to want one while we were waiting on her prescription, and while of course I would have bought her one at full price, I was not complaining about a 50 cent price tag.
Well, $0.53 with tax. 😉
3. We’ll have some sunny, hot days this week.
Hot isn’t exactly my favorite thing normally, but I’m glad for a few days of good swimming weather for this last week in August.
4. Zoe is a fun post-dinner walk companion.
Well, she scooters and I walk. So, one of us is working a lot harder while also going a lot slower. 😉
5. I have a Dinnerly box coming today.
I did a review post for them last year and I’m doing another one now. So, there are three dinners this week that I do not have to think about. Yay!
If your Monday is feeling like mine, share your own 5 happy things in the comments. It really does help a little.
(or if your Monday is exceptionally bad this week, you can share fewer things. Even one happy thing is better than zero!)
tina
Tuesday 28th of August 2018
Funny, for me, Monday was a flurry of fun and today is the day I need to focus on the happy. (First full day of homeschooling + a youngest who can't find his math book ALREADY after last week being our "soft opening" + messy house + heat = grumpy Mom) 1. We started our first day of our co-school yesterday and it went super well! 2. Heat should be letting up tomorrow! YEA!! (I don't like muggy heat. I left the south for a reason! ;-) ) 3. I'm working with High Schoolers this year and I really enjoy that age again. I taught HS Biology in public school, then left to have kids. I've been helping with Jr. High as we grow our program and we now have 9th and 10th graders. And I really love this age and getting to teach my favorite subject again, especially motivated kids and I only have to do it 2x a week, not 5. 4. My younger two got dishes done in less than an hour tonight. (Yes, we've had issues training them in this task). 5. The reason it takes so long, they are great friends and too silly together, thankful they are so close!!!
Suzan
Tuesday 28th of August 2018
1. I baby sit my grand daughter when her mother works. Today she was an absolute joy. I loved every minute from the sleepy cuddles to the oh so necessary bath.
2. Have severe RSI in both hands and need to find a surgeon. I am thankful that I have health insurance so hopefully this can be repaired quickly.
3. Australia is very dry at present. On the weekend we had a little rain. It is so needed.
4. I am grateful that many Australians have responded well to the Fiver for a Farmer campaign. The idea is to donate $5 to the drought relief programs.
5. My son is terrible at managing his money. He has an abundance at present so he has paid bills in advance and had his car fully taken care of. Driving in the outback means your car has to be reliable.
lisa
Tuesday 28th of August 2018
It's been a pretty happy week at our house. Here are the top five happy things:
My husband had brain surgery (prior ruptured aneurysm) and it went well, so we are all very happy that he came through it! Even if I didn't have anything more to list, this would suffice for 5 things. But wait, there's more.....
I got a promotion at work. I initially said I didn't want it, but was told by many that I would be a good fit and the new manager said we work well together. He really didn't want another person taking the position.. So, I can officially get yelled at. Yup, it's official.
The youngest is doing well in college. I hope our kid can stick with it..... So far, so good.
My husband's car needs major repairs. I'm thinking the cost to repair = $3000. His car is a teenager and I don't know that the value is greater than the repairs. The good news is that a co-worker may know someone who wants to get rid of his vehicles. We'll see if it works out.
Lastly, I'm taking some vacation time and we're going to the amusement park. Fun for everyone. Yeah, we need some fun!
Vicki
Tuesday 28th of August 2018
1, We are on holiday with my in laws in a beautiful location. 2, Im always so happy that I love my in laws and enjoy our family time together 3, After two days of rain, as I sit typing the sun is coming up over the mountains 4, Hubby and I are going for a date night tonight. Hooray for in laws! 5, My son (the reluctant reader) read a book to me this morning
xxx
David
Monday 27th of August 2018
Number six - David’s Eggs.