I’ve found that it’s impossible not to be happy when giving thanks. Finding things to be thankful for isn’t always easy, but it’s always possible.

Here are 14 things I’m smiling about today:

1. This stage of life.

2. Breakfast at 3 a.m.

3. A no-longer-sore throat.

4. Friends having babies.

5. Spring on the horizon.

6. Daydreams of campfires.

7. Completed taxes, thanks to my smart spouse.

8. These super soft moccasins warming my feet.

9. Trying a new pizza casserole recipe this week.

10. My latest IKEA treasures.

11. Hair that does this with minimal effort.

12. Easy art projects.

13. Popcorn + chocolate chips.

14. Floss.

Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens. This is the way God wants you who belong to Christ Jesus to live. {1 Thessalonians 5: 16-18}