why I smile...

Happiness is...

...finding a diaper rash cream that actually DOES reduce redness in one diaper change.
...a loving husband who's willing to get up in the middle of the night to grab an extra blanket for you.
...saving money on shampoo by cutting eight inches off your hair.
...watching your son try to rock climb for the first time.
...a nice, long, hot shower.
...knowing that letting your child watch "Sesame Street" once a week doesn't make you a bad mom.
...finding time to nap in the middle of the day.
...a new polka-dotted shirt from Macy's that only cost you eight bucks.
...having someone tell you that you look thinner even though you're not trying to lose weight.
...being told that you're going to be a first-time auntie.
...a bowl of cold applesauce.
...knowing that it's okay to cry over the phone when you're talking to your mom.
...sleeping in.
...seeing your best friend's face light up with joy over her precious little family.
...your son playing so hard during the day that when it's time for bed he practically hugs his crib.
...watching "Smallville" episodes back-to-back-to-back-to-back-to-back.
...having sisters.
...a piece of confetti cake with cow-print icing.
...sitting down with your husband after a long day and getting to just talk.
...getting out that piece of corn that's been stuck in your teeth all night.
...a sippy cup full of cold milk.
...a sippy cup full of cold milk with one ice cube in it.
...acknowledging that you actually have something to be happy about.