The Happy List



Are you ready?  Almost ready?  I've finished the wrapping and only have some baking to do.  The problem with baking goodies is the temptation to eat the baked goodies.

My Happy list:

-two cups of hot tea instead of one a day, feels decadent
-Christmas tree lights, houses decorated for the season
-the Advent calendar my mom made when we were first married
-nearing the shortest day of the year this weekend
-daily walks in mild late fall weather as we approach winter
-the hoot of the owl in the woods in the morning
-the deer that greet me every day
-quiet mornings full of promise
-the rare avocado that is good inside
-finishing off projects making room for some new knits
-the kindness of others
-the anticipation of my children home for the holidays
-a clean kitchen at the end of the day

what would make your happy list?

Have a great weekend :)

Comments

  1. Juliann in WADecember 19, 2014 at 8:05 AM

    Great list
    Number one on my list is that in 8 hours I will be on Christmas break for tow weeks!

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  2. tamknotsDecember 19, 2014 at 8:44 AM

    Same here! I started my Christmas Break from work today, don't return until Jan 5! Happy Knitting everyone!

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  3. AnkeDecember 19, 2014 at 9:07 AM

    Very nice list Karen! # 1 on my list would be the fact that we're on Christmas break until January 5th! :-) The girls and I are planning on a girls day out today, I'm looking forward to a friends birthday party tomorrow and some relaxing, knitting and calm days ahead! Have a beautiful weekend and happy days!

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  4. Yanic A.December 19, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    Great list!!!
    So many things would make my happy list today... I'm just in a great mood!
    Have a wonderful week-end!

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  5. MonicaDecember 19, 2014 at 9:15 AM

    Happy Happy list Karen! Love it! :)

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  6. ericaDecember 19, 2014 at 9:18 AM

    reading your happy list made me happy !!! Have a wonderful weekend Karen

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  7. DiannaDecember 19, 2014 at 9:28 AM

    A clean kitchen at the end of the day would definitely make my happy list...because if it isn't, I'm not a very happy person in the mornings...seriously, it messes with my mind! ;)

    Have a great weekend, and a very blessed Christmas season, Karen. I know you are going to enjoy having your kids home!

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  8. stephDecember 19, 2014 at 9:45 AM

    just chucked three avocados last night.....it would definitely make my happy list if I could get one this time of the year that was good!!!!

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  9. kristieinbcDecember 19, 2014 at 10:11 AM

    Great list! I'm laughing over the fact you think two cups of tea a day is decadent. What does that make my usual four cups a day? :-)

    The thing that would be at the top of my happy list would be all my kids arriving safely for Christmas.

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  10. Lady CordeliaDecember 19, 2014 at 12:22 PM

    I just planted an Avo tree that came from one of my Father In Law's ago pits. Pretty cute. So, I guess that's on my happy list. : )
    C

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    1. Lady CordeliaDecember 19, 2014 at 12:23 PM

      MEANT AVO pits. As in Avocado pits. But you probably figured that out.

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  11. Kim December 19, 2014 at 3:33 PM

    I love your happy list Karen. Top of my happy list...living this beautiful life on my own terms, in my own way, and joy filled days with my little man. Life is good right now and I am soaking it up.

    Enjoy your weekend Karen. xo

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  12. kathy bDecember 19, 2014 at 3:39 PM

    MY children are BOTH home now. First time since August. Al and Nathan drove 16 hours to get here.
    They are nestled all snug in their beds catching zzzzzs.
    The christmas Cookies lasted in the freezer and will be opened tonight Let the party begin

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  13. Judy S.December 19, 2014 at 7:31 PM

    Don't think I could make a better list, Karen! Maybe I'd add a few sunny days? Have a wonderful holiday!

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    1. karenDecember 22, 2014 at 8:10 AM

      some sunny days over here would be nice as well :)

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  14. monique's messDecember 20, 2014 at 6:42 AM

    Hope the happiness continues on into the new year.All the best wishes to you at Christmasxxx Monique

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  15. michelle gdDecember 20, 2014 at 8:22 AM

    beautiful list, karen.
    the kids and extra twinkle lights and a quietly grey sky are on my happy list right now.
    merry christmas!!! xo

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  16. Mama Gone GreenDecember 20, 2014 at 10:46 AM

    what a lovely list! Today on my happy list is that we are on vacation. So I don't have to be productive.

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  17. Amy at love made my homeDecember 20, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    Such lovely happy things!! I think that reading your list is my happy right now! Happy Christmas! xx

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  18. NicoleDecember 20, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Happy as happy can be! The little things are so important :)

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  19. Caffeine GirlDecember 20, 2014 at 6:32 PM

    I love the idea of a happy list. The first things that come to my mind are: being with my children, two cups of coffee each morning, a daily walk in the brisk air, and curling up with a good book and plenty of uninterrupted time to read it!

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  20. AndiDecember 21, 2014 at 12:24 PM

    excellent happy list! Many of my happy-makers are listed.
    enjoying adding to the list and have a very merry Christmas!

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  21. thecrazysheepladyDecember 24, 2014 at 10:50 AM

    All of that for sure! Merry Christmas :-)

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