Originally Published: April 12th, 2025

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2026

What are 5 everyday things that bring me happiness?

• Waking up. This wakes up our dogs, Vinnie and Pebble, who proceed to cover us in kisses and love.
• My morning coffee and routines.
• Hugging my husband.
• Knowing this time of year is getting closer to summer break.
• Sunshine.

S, 🌻

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2025

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What Are 5 Everyday Things That Bring Happiness?

1. Waking up next to my husband Michael and our dogs, Vinnie and Pebbles (whose large sizes takes up most of the bed) and like clockwork, every morning, Pebbles jumps excitedly on my head while licking my face.
2. Morning coffee while the sun rises.
3. Laughing, connecting with kids and coworkers at work (I work in a Middle School).
4. Arriving home to be greeted by Vinnie and Pebbles, who follow alongside my Jeep as I drive our long driveway. When I get out, I pat and give Pebbles some lovin’s who then bootscoots with happiness, while Vinnie waits for me to throw the ball. I grab the ball thrower and have some fun with him.
5. That moment in bed when Michael, Vinnie, Pebbles and I are tucked in to go to sleep at night. Our little family of love.

S, 🌻

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