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Home » Real Talk » 100 Things That Make Me Smile

100 Things That Make Me Smile

April 18, 2013 //  by Chrystal Johnson

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This is one of the things that was on my Day Zero list that I just kept putting it off, and I thought it would be fun to do with other bloggers. So it’s today’s challenge for the Green Moms Network April writing challenge.

It’s hard to sit down and think of 100 things that make you smile, but it makes you feel grateful for the small things in your life.

Here’s a Random List of 100 Things That Make Me Smile (in no particular order):

  1. My girls giggling
  2. Watching my babies sleep
  3. Watching a sunset
  4. When I accomplish a goal
  5. Getting a good night’s sleep
  6. Watching our baby chicks
  7. Seeing the wildlife come alive each Spring in the forest
  8. Sitting in the sunshine
  9. Sitting in the dirt outside with the kiddos
  10. A good comedy
  11. Catching up with a friend who I haven’t talked to in ages
  12. My hubby doing the dishes or helping around the house
  13. Going for a long walk by myself
  14. Seeing a new organic option at our local grocery store (because we don’t have a health food store)
  15. When my girls tell me they love me and I’m the best mom ever
  16. Getting a date night without the kids
  17. Helping someone in need
  18. Finally getting ahead on work
  19. Connecting with a new like-minded person
  20. Knowing that I’ve made a difference to someone
  21. Sharing my knowledge
  22. Learning something new
  23. A clean house
  24. Putting the last load of laundry away
  25. Watching a movie by myself
  26. A good glass of wine
  27. Hearing someone tell me how well behaved my girls are
  28. Watching my girls’ desire to learn about everything
  29. Teaching someone something new
  30. The first day of the year when I can pull out my flips
  31. Being able to walk around in shorts and a tank top
  32. Traveling to a new place
  33. Good music
  34. Good quotes that relate to how I’m feeling
  35. Wearing makeup
  36. Blow drying my hair
  37. A good chick flick
  38. Pinterest
  39. A long, hot magnesium bath
  40. Yoga
  41. Blooming flowers
  42. Butterflies
  43. Rainbows
  44. A good cry
  45. A starry night in the mountains
  46. Surprising my kids
  47. Coming home after I’ve been away and seeing the girls’ excitement to see me
  48. People watching
  49. A good cup of tea
  50. Looking at pictures from my childhood
  51. Friends having babies
  52. Getting my hair cut
  53. Seeing family
  54. Dancing
  55. Feeling loved
  56. Snowboarding
  57. Hiking
  58. Real food documentaries
  59. A new hoodie
  60. Finishing a book
  61. Getting a pedicure
  62. Taking a shower alone
  63. Kombucha
  64. The first snow of winter
  65. Getting a good deal
  66. Being told I look much younger than I am
  67. Seeing people realize I’ve been right all along
  68. Time with my sister
  69. My niece and nephew
  70. Writing
  71. Freshly washed sheets
  72. Sarcasm
  73. Hearing hubby play his guitar
  74. Seeing someone smile
  75. Being trusted with a secret
  76. Laying on the lawn watching clouds
  77. Watching the girls jump into their Daddy’s arms when he comes home
  78. Hummingbirds
  79. Waking up to kisses
  80. Seeing updates from friends across the planet
  81. Pretty leaves in the fall
  82. A good piece of art
  83. Being crafty
  84. Giving the perfect present
  85. Reading stories to my girls
  86. Good dream
  87. 80s music
  88. Jack Johnson
  89. Sitting on the beach on a warm, breezy day
  90. Watching my girls dance
  91. Listening to my girls sing and explore music
  92. A good cup of coffee
  93. Waking up early before anyone else and enjoying the morning peace
  94. Seeing a full moon
  95. Hearing good news
  96. Feeling understood
  97. Family time
  98. Creating something
  99. Baking
  100. Successfully making a new recipe

Your turn. Write down a list of 100 things that make you smile!

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