Happy Today!
Last weekend, on the way home from a three-hour school festival, out of nowhere, my 3-year-old nephew stated emphatically…. “Mom, I’m happy today.”
Upon receiving an, “Awww, that’s really nice, Josh” from his Mom, he realized he was on to something.
He then turned to me and said, “Auntie Liz… I”m happy today!”
It made me smile.
He tried to engage his sister, but she ignored him. So he tried again, “I’m Happy Today!.” And he kept repeating it during the entire 15 minute trip home. Sometimes to his Mom. Sometimes to me. Sometimes to his sister… and sometimes – to no one at all.
And hearing a tired little boy proclaim his happiness to the world was a truly joyful thing.
I’m smiling even now. 
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