The Best Thing That Happened To You Today

[froggy5657]

Everyday during our family dinner, my Dad asks each member of our family, "What was the best thing that happened to you today?"

Because you can't pass, it forces you to think about the good things from the day no matter how awful a day you had.

So, I ask you all "What was the best thing that happened to you today?" If you read this thread I implore you to try to think of something before you just continue on your web surfing.




Today after school I was hungry before play practice, so I went to the cafeteria and bought an ice cream from the vending machine. I put in my $1.50 and the machine gave me TWO Chip-Witches! Rehearsal was much more enjoyable today.

[WDWtraveler27]

i drank pineapple juice during PE class :) im a rebel xD

[jeanigor]

I was able to do my civic duty and voted.

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

I didnt have to deal with psycho mama drama. It was a good day for me!

[disneymom8589]

I had a good afternoon of parent-teacher conferences, plus I got a few things done in my classroom in between conferences. :)

[robind]

I passed my PeopleSoft 9.1 accreditation exam.

[MerMom60_94]

I had a co-worker tell me (sincerely) that I am awesome. He trained me on some reports last month. When he took yesterday off I did them all and got them out the door this morning once he looked them over. He usually stresses over getting them out every month. It felt good to have somebody pay attention to something I did and tell me I do good work.

I love this question, BTW. It really forces you to reflect on your day and find the good in it.

[MickeyMomOfThree]

Best thing for me is I got to go to Parents' Observation Day at my daughter's dance class.

We play a similar game at dinner called High/Low. I got it from the movie "The Story Of Us", I loved that movie and more so the idea. Sometimes it's all I get out of my teenager. I like that it gives you more of an answer then yes or no.

[Kathy Jetson]

I got some pics back from my Disney trip.
I had my first fire of the season in my fireplace:)

[jeanigor]

I got some pics back from my Disney trip.
I had my first fire of the season in my fireplace:)

The second was not dependent upon the first, correct?

[froggy5657]

The second was not dependent upon the first, correct?

I didn't pick up on that.

[UrsulasShadow]

I got a visitation from Brown.

[catycatcat4]

i took a nap and didn't get lectured about sleeping during the day :dance3:

[WaltD4Me]

It was supposed to rain, but it was a beautiful sunny fall day instead. :goodvibes

[sunshine girl]

I held my new baby niece, Charlotte, who was born on Sunday! (I held her on Sunday too, at the hospital, but today was the first day I got to see her little fingers and toes as she was out of the hospital super-tight-swaddle).

Ohhh goodness, she's a cutie! Pink and tiny and perfect. :lovestruc

[Bornteach]

My daughter gave me a "kissing hand" right as she jumped out of the car for kindergarten.....

[simonkodousek]

I had a 30 minute convo about Taylor Lautner with my BFF. :)

[simonkodousek]

Oh, and I finished my homework and I'm now listening to a Kathy Griffin show on my iPod. :thumbsup2

It's been a good day!

[monkeyknuckler]

3 year old dd pee'd on the floor (not on purpose). I told her I loved her, and she gave me a hug and told me she loves me too.

[Willow1213]

I helped a coworker secure a deal for 20 new cell phone lines for a small business. That's her entire monthly quota in one swoop. And since I was nice enough to help her seal the deal, she letting me have 5 :cool1::thumbsup2

[daneenm]

My daughter gave me a "kissing hand" right as she jumped out of the car for kindergarten.....

Oh, doesn't that just make your heart melt. I cry every time I read it!

[daneenm]

I had DS's parent teacher conference and heard how well he is doing and how much his teacher loves having him in her class.

[6mouskateers]

Best thing that happened to me today was hearing how exciting my daughter was today about first day of soccer practice. Only eight 6th graders made the middle school team. I am so happy for her because she wanted it so much and worked hard for it.

Great thread, BTW. I always grill--err--inquire about the kids' days at the supper table.

[Phil'sFrontier]

The best thing that happened to me was the sun shining all day long at work(I work outside a lot).
Oh that and I also SAW THE OLYMPIC TORCH pass within twenty feet of me.....maybe the olympic flame wins that one haha!

[ShesAPirate]

Back in school after 16 years, some algebra I've been struggling with FINALLY started to make sense :D

[DaParkers]

I woke up! :cool1: Without that, nothing else happens.

[kafitty]

i got to hang out with many members of my extended step-family.

neither sides of my biological family are particularly close/functional, so be able to spend time like that with multiple generations is very special to me. :goodvibes

also...i made some killer white russians. :thumbsup2

(i'm sure that had NOTHING to do with how pleasant this visit was, haha)

[EDuke98080]

I love this thread! The best thing that happened today is I took my son to the DMV on his 16th birthday and he passed his learners permit exam! We had the whole family togther for his birthday dinner - that was awesome too!

[A.Mickey]

The best thing that happened to me today, was playing the keyboard with Aaron! :goodvibes

[Kathy Jetson]

The second was not dependent upon the first, correct?

LOL no they had nothing to do with each other!

[cocowum]

I received DD's interim report card today. She's in the 94 - 99 range in all her classes. :cheer2::cheer2::cheer2: I'm so lucky to have such a great kid! :)


btw, GREAT idea Gibson! :thumbsup2

[DVCsince02]

I have a couple things.

Got a visit from the brown truck of joy. My 2010 Disney Parks calendar.

Also, figured out how to get all my files off my dead laptop and now have an external back up thanks to my DIS friends. :)

[aGoofyMom]

I am going to cover yesterday too - hey! It's early yet!

Yesterday - I made DH read his birthday card aloud. It was a cute little "once upon a time" card with a few pages. He pulled out the voices and everyone had a great laugh, but it was a little sappy too. :lovestruc

Today - so far I have a couple of pattern ideas floating in my head, and when I saw the fabric store flyer with my morning paper, I had one of those "WOW" ideas. :goodvibes

We do this more on vacation in our family, but I think I may pull this one out over dinner too. Thanks for getting this ball rolling Gibson!

[RllngRckBrw]

I got to talk Disney with someone I did not expect. My son's babysitter asked help planning her trip.

[jpeka65844]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:

[DVCsince02]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:

Congratulations!:banana:

[jeanigor]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:

A Big Congrats to you!!!!:banana::banana::grouphug:

[Kristina]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:

Congratulations :goodvibes!!

That's amazing, Wow! Me, today I had a new freezer and refrigerator delivered :), and...I love them!

[disprincessatheart]

Well, since it's early today I'll do yesterday. I had a few good things happen.

I went to a work lunch with some of the players and staff from the carolina hurricanes. They did some raffles at the end of the lunch and I won one - a wine basket. The winning part was great, but since I'm 32 weeks pregnant, not so much on the wine part. :lmao: But, when I got back to work I opened up the basket and found a $50 restaurant gift certificate under the wine, so that was very cool.

The other one was DH called me on his way home from being out of town to see if I wanted to meet him for dinner out. I love it when I don't have to think about dinner! :thumbsup2

Oh, that reminds me. Today's bright spot will likely be that I have leftover Olive Garden with breadsticks for lunch! :dance3:

[aspen37]

This is from the other day, but I am still smiling about it. I had to do some shopping. Around here you must drive 40 mile to do any real shopping. Every place I went everyone was extremely nice. I went quite a few places too. It was so nice to see everyone that waited on me be in such a good mood. It is infectious. :goodvibes

[elemusing]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:

That is GREAT news! :banana:

[Bornteach]

Yesterday:

I might have you all beat!

I found out I'm pregnant!!!!! :cool1::banana::dance3:


And we have a winner!


CONGRATS!

[WebmasterLeah]

My boys are visiting their grandparents for a few days. I had waffles for breakfast this morning - not unusual, but since they're gone, I got to have chocolate chips on them! Shhh... :rolleyes1

It was great!

[halliesmommy01]

Let see since I was sick yesterday and stayed home today I will go with today. The best thing that happened today was my 3 year old snuggling with me in my lap cause I didn't feel good. I have a major sinus headache that I could not even open my eyes this morning and he kept asking you OK mama.

[tanyabanana]

Got to spend this morning with my sister who lives 6 hours away.
and I bought a really cute pair of shoes I've had my eye on for awhile on sale :thumbsup2

[froggy5657]

Today, our director let us out of rehearsal really early because we had finished what we needed to get through and we all wanted to get a head start on the 4 day weekend!

[DWGal210]

Great thread idea!

For me today, it was having my boss compliment me on a project I just finished. It's not necessary for me to get complimented all the time at work (cause at a certain point, I think I should be going a good job or there would be bigger problems :goodvibes) but it's nice to hear a "atta girl" once in a while. :thumbsup2

[JarrothsMom]

Found out my brother and sister in law are coming in from Dallas this weekend :goodvibes

[acename]

My daughter kissed my stomach (I'm pregnant) and said "I love you, Clayton." (the baby's name) So sweet I wanted to cry.

[simonkodousek]

Standardized testing ended today, so class times were much shorter and I barely have any homework tonight. :)

[mejkjj97]

my DD kissed me, hugged me and told me I was her best friend. You have to love 4 year olds.

[Tony NY]

my doc told me that tumor is still cancer free !:cheer2:

[princessbride6205]

This is such an inspiring thread - from the big, grand things (pregnancy, cancer-free) to the little amazing things (love from our little ones).

Here's mine for Thursday:
Seeing the joy on DD's face that we got a package in the mail. DH made her wait until I got home to open it. As soon as I walked in the door after work tonight, she's screaming "Get the scissors, mama! Open it! What's gonna be?" It was mostly clothes from grandma, but the box was big enough to get inside, color on, DD tried to put on several pieces of clothing herself - I love seeing things through her eyes. That a cardboard box of clothes could become so many different things and entertain her for an hour.

[lindsey clare]

great thread!

best thing that happened to me today was... having a piece of cake. yep :)

[froggy5657]

Today, I got to sleep in.

[MerMom60_94]

Today, I got to work by 7 a.m. and got a great parking space right in front of the building (as opposed to at the bottom of the very long hill). :banana:

[GaSleepingBeautyFan]

My 14 year old told me he loved me. And he didn't ask me to buy him anything afterwards!

[adsrtw]

I was called to my director's office and was given a $1000 raise (unexpected since annual reviews just took place last quarter).

[disprincessatheart]

Thanks to a diser on the family board, I found a place to get my H1N1 shot without waiting and at a place that takes my insurance, so it was FREE to me! I suddenly freaked out just yesterday that I'm due in 7 short weeks and I haven't been able to find anyplace to get a shot. I should have known the disers would come to the rescue, as they always do! :worship:

[wtlivesey]

Today my wife and I were able to get 3 addition days off work, so we can stay in Florida for 4 more days!!!!!! We can help finish out Food & Wine!!!! Yeah!!!!:banana::yay:

[Derby4me]

My husband's 97 year old Grandfather was in a great mood today and we were able to get him out of the house to go out to dinner. What a joy to hear how much he enjoyed getting out of the house and how good dinner was...one Friday night VERY well spent!

[princessbride6205]

We had an impromptu family group hug tonight. DH was sitting on the floor and asked for a hug when I got home from work. DD ran over to hug me instead (she doesn't like DH to hug me - LOL) but we pulled her into our hug. We were all laughing and hugging. I actually was thinking as it happened, "This is the best part of my day." :lovestruc