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What little things have made you happy recently?

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Marinerscove · 10/08/2026 15:55

Hello lovely mumsnet hive.
so…. I thought we could have a thread of things that made you happy recently. I feel there is so much negative poop out there that maybe this thread will make someone smile or help their day get a little brighter.
My happy thing is my dog. He is a Caucasian Sheppard whom we rescued in September. Now, as a breed they are like no other dogs, unless they are a guardian breed and when we rescued him, he was underweight and came from a bad situation.
he didn’t know what a bone was.
he wanted to eat chips and kebab ( we got a takeaway and he was crazy about getting some)
he didn’t know what toys were. We have tried to get him some but he has no interest.
about 4 days ago I got him a ball that makes a noise from Aldi. £4.99. HE LOVES IT. He is playing like a puppy. He takes it to bed. And honestly, seeing him so happy has made me ridiculously happy!!
I’ll attach pictures of the short monster. ❤️

What little things have made you happy recently?
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AllotmentOtter · 10/08/2026 16:11

Oh @Marinerscove he's gorgeous! I get it - my rescue had been with us for 8 weeks when he slept on his back for the first time. It made me so happy that he was feeling comfortable and relaxed enough to do that.

More recently I sat on the back doorstep at around 9pm, just dusk, while aforementioned dog mooched around the garden. It was still warm, the sheep in the field the other side of our hedge were baaing softly, an owl was hooting in the distance and I watched bats flitting around the garden. There was no other noise at all and it was absolute bliss.

Stompythedinosaur · 10/08/2026 16:05

What a beautiful dog!

I love the little joys of life. Today I've have a lovely cuddle in the garden with my tabby cat and it's been cool enough to wear my favourite very soft cardigan.

Viperregency · 10/08/2026 16:02

Oh he’s gorgeous op and looks very happy. I hope you have very many years together.

im taking early retirement soon, i cannot wait, im 57, that makes me happy, and ive booked a big holiday for when i leave. That also makes me happy. Also I’ve many things booked with my adult daughter and partner, and spending time with her/them, makes me happy. I went out for a lovely lunch with my husband yesterday, enjoyed some expensive wine. That made me happy.

right now im into experiences. Enjoying myself with people I love.

Mondaytuesdayhappydays · 10/08/2026 15:57

Having the last bit of dyed brown cut from
my hair and am now fully white silver haired after two years growing out
love it and makes me very happy x

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