GTKY: What always puts you in a good mood?

[kittyriot]

Between the kiddo being obstinate and the news and general exhaustion of life I've been thinking about what fundamentally turns my mood around.

For me it's the kiddo being sweet

Or a great song coming on the radio (right now the ones that seem to cheer me up the most are Uptown Funk [cause it's O's favourite song and when she sings it sounds like swear words] and Can't Stop the Feeling)

And even though it's hard to stay on top of it, those brief moments when I have a clean house

I also, especially love a complete uninterrupted hour of reading in the tub

What about you? What at your core perks you up?

[jennyinheaven]

Nose kisses from DD. She leans in and rubs her nose against mine. Adorable melts me. Being left alone to read. Having time to listen to music and cook a big meal for family or friends. I love prepping food uninterrupted, listening to music, possibly a glass of wine so relaxing and enjoyable when I'm alone and allowed to actually concentrate on what I'm making

[athn64]

Chocoloate

Time alone.

Dance party with the toddler.

Cuddle time with the husband.

There are more, but that's the short list.

[emmagk]

When my house is clean and tidy. I can't relax if I know something needs putting away

When my kid is being sweet and actually doing something interactive with me instead of being a terror

Taking a hot bath and reading a book or watching netflix

Putting on sweats and relaxing at the end of the day and going to bed early

[meggypoo1]

The sun. I love being outside on a nice sunny warm day. Could do anything as long as it's warm and sunny
My girl's smile and laugh. It melts my heart to see her happy. When she sings too. So cute.
A good song like kittyriot
Cuddles from MH
A good show

[emmagk]

Oh and if we're talking grander scheme and not day to day then being out on the water is my happy place

Eta - and being in the mountains. Basically on a boat and a mountain lake is bliss

[footloose]

My old stand by feel good movies just make me relax and feel happy.

Love when I do my hair and it falls just right and make up is on point. Feeling I look good puts me in a great mood for the whole day.

When Peyton leans in to snuggle on the couch and says she loves me.

If I ever get a great full nights sleep.

Going on a road trip and planning the snacks, stops, and the music set list. Love it.

[lrmrtn]

Sleep
The beach
Shopping alone with no rush
Relaxing and watching whatever I want
A long hot shower
A massage
When DS is being sweet and cuddly

[Doll15]

Binge watching a show in a nice clean house with zero laundry or things to do.

Being prepared for an event/meeting/test. I love the feeling of waking up knowing I don't have to rush because I have everything I need in advance.

Playing with C.

Staying in my pajamas all day

Planning a vacation

On a day to day basis- I love waking up with my first alarm drinking a hot cup of coffee, watching a show while I slowly get ready. I should be taking advantage of this now because I know when I have 2 this will never happen.

[scout251]

When DD1 says, "I love spending time with you." Heart melts

When DH does sweet things like making me lunch or taking DD1 out so I can relax.

Beach vacation with my family.

Getting a pedicure with my BFF.

Newborn snuggles from DD2 ☺

[activebaby]

When ds tells me he loves me.
When the boys play together.
When it's a Saturday.
When I get to sit and look outside from the front room while drinking a Starbucks drink or wine.
Getting to hang out with h.
The beach.

[NJgirl84]

Beautiful weather (a nice warm but NOT humid summer day, or a crisp fall morning)

A hot cup or coffee or tea, enjoyed without interruption.

Baking or cooking good meals while drinking a nice glass of wine.

Spending time outside.

[emmygirl]

A nice long run with perfect weather and good music.

Watching reality tv with coffee in a house alone.

When DD hugs me and says she loves and misses me at pick up.

A good nap in the spring with the windows open.

The beach or being on the water.

Alone time with DH and family time.

[britab]

A great smelling candle, lotion or hand soap.

DD saying, "I love you too!"

Parks & Rec

Sunshine!

Getting a note from a kid saying how much he or she loves Spanish.

Getting a good deal!

[haykay13]

A nice cup of coffee

A bowl of ice cream on the couch & a good tv show

A nice long walk, but only when it's not too hot or too cold outside

Cuddles from DH (with no expectation of anything else...)

An early morning at the beach, without a toddler and without tourists.

Going out with friends

All that cute stuff DS does too

[springbeduk]

Anybody's kid being sweet - especially nice when it's mine of course but also seeing any random kid(s) being sweet while out and about makes me happy and less pessimistic about the future.

Also
-a purring cat
-yummy food (and time to enjoy it)
-free food
-spending time outside on a beautiful day