These things make me happy

An early morning cup of tea in the garden
Scuffling through dry fallen leaves in autumn
Listening to the powerful wing beats of a swan as it skims the river in early evening
Listening to my smallest grandson saying " hello nanny"
smelling the roses as I walk to the bus

Oh Indinana
I'm with you on the beautiful fabric- nothing better than choosing it then making up a beautiful garment- and yes it makes me happy making it for other people!
Also finishing a crossword, making some gorgeous soap....chatting with friends, watching the sea...I could go on ad nauseum!

A long line of washing blowing in the breeze and feeling fairly confident that it's not going to rain.
Giving myself a pedicure.
Being one quarter through a book I'm loving, so having three quarters still to read.
Beautifully risen Yorkshire puddings (made by me).
Gossiping with dear friends.

Knowing everyone in the family is well and happy.
Washing blowing on the line
A walk in the woods
My one square of chocolate per week
Just feeling content.
And DH

I'm in the throes of depression atm but when I think about it lots of things make me happy - my DH, DC, DGD, cats, sea, my garden, friends etc etc. But they don't stop me from being depressed.

Watching ducks 'upending' looking for food, and the sound of their quacking!

Sunshine
Looking after the daughter's ridiculous, naughty kitten for a week while she's on holiday
Seeing my daughter on her return
My lovely DH and DS
Nice, clean, tidy house (except for kitten area)
Tidy garden with stripes on the lawn
Lovely country
Lovey village
Being retired
Books and reading
Walks
Nice food
Fizz on Friday (and Saturday)

Being with my gorgeous Grand-children
Coming out of the charity shop armed with books, some material to do some sewing, and maybe a new top!
A well stocked larder and fridge
Chatting to my son on Skype and knowing that he's well and happy
Afternoon tea with my daughter
Our annual family holiday in a big house - about 12 of us in all
A bbq with my daughter,son in law and grandchildren
A day out with other half - usually ends with a nice pub meal
Recording my favourite programmes and spending a whole evening watching them all.
Knowing the weather forecast and that I can out without taking my raincoat or brolly.

My simple, relaxed life makes me happy.
Paddling in the sea wile our dog has her daily swim. Walking along the sea shore. Pottering in the garden. Crafting with recycled items. Family visiting.

So many members have put the things they own. Not for me. Happy ness comes from with in and well being.

Good health.
Enjoying the company of good friends and family.
Living in the moment and not worrying too much about what the future holds.
Sitting in the garden on a sunny day enjoying the fruits of my labour.
Glass of Shiraz.
A good book.
Music.

Dolphins
Peanut butter and banana sandwiches
Anything written by Alexander McCall Smith
Radio 4, esp. the Archers (does that make me sad?)
Cats purring in your lap
Jeff Lyne/ELO at Glastonbury the other day
Hot water bottles
Mozart's and Verdi's Requiems

Plus most of everyone else's list!

Children's laughter

A long walk with oh
Coffee with friends
A freshly changed bed
All housework finished
Listening to braking of waves

A new book
Sheets dried in the garden
The house to myself when it's clean and tidy
A full packet of coloured gel pens
Fry's Turkish delight
Sitting on the swing with a gin and tonic
Seeing the wildlife in the garden at dawn when I've not been able to sleep
The first cup of tea of the day

Suf
My perfect DGD.
Anything that excites my senses - scents and smells, tastes, music, colours, textures.
A reminder to be grateful I'm alive!

Having lunch with my daughter. Talking g to my grandaughter about her school day she's had exams every day this week apart from Tuesday which was a teachers strike day. Listening to my husband singing in the shower and a nice cup of chai tea

Last weekend, at my son's, me having had a foot op, my gorgeous 2 year old grand daughter insisted on kissing my foot better. That one little thing has made me ridiculously happy for the whole week.

Getting a bargain on eBay then finding it fits beautifully.
Finding a lovely film on Amazon when football has taken over the tv.
Emptying the washing basket.
Finishing chemo for a week.

Oh Tabitha, you have almost my DH's list!
So many lovely things listed by Gransnetters. What a super bunch you are. ...

Truly happy only when I can have my family round me. As that happens too rarely because of distance, I have to be content with good books and the company of friends.

memories of my late husband that make me smile and laugh

Listening to my adult kids laugh about the mum things I thought I did well, but apparently didn't!

Climbing into a bed with freshly laundered bedding

O the sound and smell of the sea!

Having read the messages, we women don't seem to need much to be happy, just the simple things in life, like nature, a good smell of that nature in the house. It doesn't come up to complicated things.
I wonder if you asked grandfathers about this?
My husband definitely has different views about this.
i never had a career, apart from managing a family, abroad ( in the UK and in Germany), but I always tried to integrate and find the happy moments in my new country, which was not always easy. Happiness is where you find it, even if your family does not agree, esp. the kids. We survived though. Love your Gransnet!

Seeing my loved ones happy together . The uninhibited laughter of small children - tiny grandson squealing at little games. Yoyo the Golden Retriever resting her old head on my hand for a stroke. Waking up to a day with no arrangements whatsoever - I can please myself. A new book. Lavender. My deliciously comfortable bed.A Suffolk sunset - there can't be a lovelier sight. What a happy thread - thank you

sufuller - hope your depression lifts soon, in the meantime keep thinking about all those good things you have, as far as you can xxx

The wonder of the moon and the stars.
The smell of the garden after a good down pour of rain.
Washing fresh off the line.
Fresh brewed coffee.
The sound of the waves crashing on the beach.
Bird song.
The feeling of exhaustion after physical exertion.
The beauty of nature.
A clean and tidy house.
Cuddles with my husband.

Wearing new socks.If I were rich,I'd have new socks every day.
Sun on my back.
Being on a boat.
Listening to the sea.
Reading a book in bed in the morning.
A warm summer evening in the garden.
Being surprised by a lovely smell, such as roses or hay.
Surprise visitors.