"Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens
Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens
Brown paper packages tied up with strings
These are a few of my favorite things…"

Did you find yourself singing along as you read those words? Did it make you smile?

I was feeling a bit down yesterday and started thinking about things that make me smile. After a while I started singing "My Favorite Things" and guess what? I started to feel kind of giddy and silly, like all the kids in The Sound of Music after Maria sang this song.

Maybe the list above isn't necessarily your favorite things, but next time you are feeling down, instead of trying to figure out why, start thinking happy thoughts. Think about the things that make you smile.

"Girls in white dresses with blue satin sashes
Snowflakes that stay on my nose and eyelashes
Silver white winters that melt into Springs
These are a few of my favorite things…"

In fact, if you have a "down moment", try to write a list of 10 things that make you smile. I bet that as you are thinking, you will forget to write them and just start smiling at the thoughts. I know I did.

"Cream colored ponies and crisp apple strudels
Door bells and sleigh bells and schnitzel with noodles
Wild geese that fly with the moon on their wings
These are a few of my favorite things"

After you try this, reply here and let the world know… What Makes You Smile…

"When the dog bites
When the bee stings
When I'm feeling sad
I simply remember my favorite things
And then I don't feel so bad"

Have a smiling day!!!

List your favorite things so others can smile too!