Day Twenty-Eight - What is Your Definition of Happiness (Part Two)

A Moment You Remember Being Completely Happy in and a Description of Why You Believe You Were. What is Your Definition of Happiness?

There have been many moments throughout my life when I have been happy:

• when I received my open-holed flute w/ a gold-plated mouthpiece for my 18th birthday
• when I bought my first car (mostly on my own, but w/ a little of Dad's help)
• when I was accepted into my first choice of colleges, then later for one of the study abroad programs
• when Casinodad proposed to me (you can read the story HERE)
• when I found I was pregnant w/ each of the four munchkins, then later when each was born
• when The Prophet was a Mass server for the first time

I think true happiness, though, is found in the little things...realizing that not everything has to be grandiose to make me happy.

• seeing the munchkins' faces light up when they finally grasp that math concept
• watching how The Saint intently observes the ants on our kitchen floor w/ no fear or his recognition of Jesus on my necklace, at church, in our living room, anywhere
• the freedom The Princess has to flutter & flit around the room, singing to her heart's content about the love of God
  
• the smile I get from The Archangel when we bake something together
  
• the proud expression The Prophet wears on his face when he comes to me w/ a new Lego creation
• Casinodad's expression of joy to be home w/ us at the end of a long day.
• the excitement on Christmas morning as the munchkins discover their new treasures
• four munchkins wet, dirty, & happy from playing in the spring rain

Yes, these are the things of true happiness. I think the song Happiness from the musical "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown!" sums it all up. I'm not a fan of Charlie Brown, but I have always liked this song.



Want to join in this 30 Day Meme? You can get the complete list of daily topics HERE. Be sure to leave me a comment so I can read yours.