What makes you happy?

A new year is well under way, the winter blahs are lingering and we are all trying to get through the days with a smile on our face.

So what makes you really happy? What makes you stop and smile? What makes you lie in bed at night and feel content?

I know the common answer for most will be their kids. And it's true for me too! At the end of the day, no mater what obstacles I encountered, how many rude people I spoke to, how many bad things happened, my kids can always make me smile. The love of my girls is something that I can never get bored with or ever be able to shake off... they are always there to make me happy and give me a reason to get through the day.

Maybe this is why we have kids. Maybe kids are here to remind us that nothing is ever so bad that a hug, giggle or sloppy kiss can't fix.

Sure we all have days where our kids make us want to scream, but our anger or frustration never lasts. Their innocence and light hearts can break through even the worst moods.

So the next time you are out with your kids and they are having a tantrum, running loose in a store, or wiping their runny nose on their sleeve, and encounter that lady without kids who says, "Why would anyone want to have kids?", just smile and shrug your shoulders, because you know that when the tantrum stops and the kids are calm you will be showered with hugs and kisses by the sweetest little beings on earth.

Nothing beats being a mom!!!!