kids happy

• walking a different way home
• LifeSavers, gum, and M & Ms
• satellites
• the dog snoozing on the rug
• sinking a basketball without hitting the rim
• getting out of wet clothes
• taking the time to reflect on the true meaning of the holiday season
• touring an interesting factory
• fire-escape flower pots
• rereading a chapter or two from a favorite book
• Brownie snacks to prepare / prepared Brownie snacks
• five minutes put to good use
• someone who sings and plays guitar or has some other special talent
• a favorite babysitter