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What has made you smile today?

41 replies

JoanThursday · 06/04/2022 17:31

I have covid and I feel shocking. I'll be missing a significant family celebration at the weekend and a long-awaited night out with friends.

So, I'm a bit fed up. I need cheering: what's made you smile today?

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SniffMyQuiffyHair · 06/04/2022 17:40

There are squirrels, rabbits and various birds in my garden and the dog just accepts them now rather than chasing them off
They all seem to have come to an arrangement not to interfere with each other, it's really funny to watch
Sorry you are missing out @JoanThursday
, hope you feel better soon

WowOoo · 06/04/2022 17:43

Got home from work. Harassed and stressed by kids and feeling tired. Sat in garden for a moments peace and noticed my wildflower seeds are sprouting. I thought the frost and snow would have killed them.
Hope you get well soon.

ifonly4 · 06/04/2022 17:44

Watching BBC Breakfast this morning and seeing Rob Burrow receiving his MBE. I hadn't heard of him before, but he's a true inspiration and I genuinely had a smile on my face seeing him and his family at the ceremony, all looking so happy themselves.

Mysteryclub · 06/04/2022 17:45

My child asking what my fav sweetie is because they want to buy me an Easter egg

ssd · 06/04/2022 17:46

Nothing yet

lucysmam · 06/04/2022 17:46

The single tulip that sprouts in my garden every year. Not a clue where it came from 🌷

And, my friend is pleased with the dino I'm making one of her boys for Christmas 🦖

Mysteryclub · 06/04/2022 17:46

….it’s a Wispa if anyone wants know

Workinghardeveryday · 06/04/2022 17:46

My dd16 stood and chatted to me for a good ten minutes 😁

EsmeeMerlin · 06/04/2022 17:47

I took my 4 year old to buy new trainers. He chose orange light up trainers and wanted to wear them as soon we they were bought. He then proceeded to tell everyone he came across to look at his new trainers and called them cool. To be that young and so excited for shoes!

Hope you feel better soon.

Knittingnanny2 · 06/04/2022 17:49

My 18 month old grandsons huge beaming smile when we arrived at his house for our once a week childcare.

Ahrightsoted · 06/04/2022 17:52

My friend finally being prescribed HRT after a lot of begging but it made me smile because she kept calling it her HIV patches Grin

MargaretThursday · 06/04/2022 17:52

I was right Grin

I said when this was announced that it would take a lot longer than the 45 minutes allowed. I was right. They finished an hour and a half after the finishing time. I am smug. I haven't said anything yet

Chikapu · 06/04/2022 17:54

My kitten, his little face makes me smile all the time.

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JoanThursday · 06/04/2022 17:55

This is doing the job - thank you!

(@MargaretThursday - are we related?! Wink)

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MargaretThursday · 06/04/2022 18:05

@JoanThursday
Wow! That would be amazing

You see I was found by the vicar on the church steps on a Thursday so that's why he called me "Thursday" with three of everything of the very best quality. Until I was 10yo every year money was left for me.*

*Thursdays Child by Noel Streatfeild.

flameycakes · 06/04/2022 18:07

I made a red velvet cake for the first time and everyone loved it.

NewBootsAndRanty · 06/04/2022 18:10

Woke up in the first brand new bed and mattress I've ever owned, and it's SO comfy! Doubly pleased because I put it together myself Smile

Muminabun · 06/04/2022 18:19

My kids were messing around after school and the toddler has tiny legs and a big head and she had spotty leggings on and my other Dd was saying she looked like an Easter egg and my eldest was blowing bubbles through some slime to tease me as it was so disgusting they are now ‘Irish dancing’ in the kitchen. They never stop and they do my head in most days but kids are hilarious and sometimes you can’t beat family life.

LottaHogs · 06/04/2022 18:22

I’ve wanted to see the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play for ages. Then covid came so I had to wait a while more.

Managed to book a fantastic seat for myself, I’ve just watched the first play and am about to go into the second one. And it’s FABULOUS. I’m so glad I’ve got to see it.

inheritancetrack · 06/04/2022 18:31

Little DS (8) at his swimming lesson being asked to do a forward somersault at the deep end, and doing 3 in a row making the instructor do a big wow face

EthelsAuntie · 06/04/2022 18:38

My daughter and I had a few glorious hours together. I've been in hospital and hadn't seen the kids all last week. I asked her what she wanted to do. She is a proper eye rolling tween usually. She wanted to read Deathly Hallows with me, page about. We haven't done that in years. That made me smile. ❤️

SisterRuth · 06/04/2022 18:44

Went for a walk in the windy, sunny weather alongside the river & fed a swan.

What has made you smile today?
ShinyPikachu · 06/04/2022 19:26

Nothing but I'm feeling crap with Covid too so this thread has been just what I needed too. Thanks for starting it OP.

AnyFucker · 06/04/2022 19:27

The end of the Spanish Locator form

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JoanThursday · 06/04/2022 19:28

Sending healing vibes, @ShinyPikachu. Yes, enjoying the responses too Smile

Hope you're okay, @ssd.

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