I wanted to post this early on Friday, so it could run all day. Yeah. I should NEVER make plans.

I've spent a few grumbly days - asthma, kids on steroids (aka the crazy makers), boyfriend issues, arguments with my husband, bills that multiply in the dark, money that leaves, my van being back from the shop TWO DAYS before it's back in AGAIN - the list could go on and on and on.

Instead, I'm going to list a few of my favorite things. I'd love it if you'd play along - either here or at your own place.

My gloves. I had to buy new ones because my old ones walked off, and that REALLY chapped me. WHO takes someone's 4 year old gloves - which, because they are four years old are really in bad shape? So I had to get new ones, and I was really upset, because, hello, these suckers are spendy. I'm so glad I did, though. I love these things and what they represent.

My coffee. Vietnamese coffee. Every morning, and maybe once a week in the afternoon. BEST.STUFF.EVER.

• Pasta with Bolognese Sauce
• Oatmeal bread, hot from the oven
• Satellite radio
• My phone
• I Love Lucy being shown from 6-8 every morning - which means I get to see three episodes
• Empty laundry hampers
• Sleeping children
• Great friends to call and the phone who will listen to me vent without judgement - but who aren't afraid to call me on it as well
• Makeup to make me feel pretty
• A great hair stylist
• oversize sweaters, leggings and boots