Looking back on your life, what's your happiest day or moment?
For me, I think my happiest was this past weekend. Our son, Caleb, is not quite 2 years old, but he is obsessed with bikes (he sees kids riding around the neighborhood and wants one of his own). So on Sunday we decided to run to Target and pick up a little trike for him. If you haven't been around a 22-month-old before, you realize they don't have much of an attention span. But he was ridiculously excited and entirely focused on the idea of a bike--the whole way to Target and back he kept saying, "Bike bike bike bike, me bike, ride bike, bike bike, bike home" etc. He then helped me put it all together, hammering away, using the screwdriver, doing whatever he could so I could assemble it quickly for him to ride. He can't even really reach the pedals, so he scoots around. But still, there's something very touching to see a little kid so unabashedly excited about something, knowing that it's within my power to make him so happy. Being a parent has rewards that I haven't seen or felt elsewhere in life.
What about you? What's your happiest day/moment?
Jun 12, 2012 1:21pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:37 PMJun 12, 2012 1:37 PM
So far, probably getting married. I am sure that will change once we have kids.
Jun 12, 2012 1:37pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:37 PMJun 12, 2012 1:37 PM
I don't think I could single out a single event, but my happiest moments seem to be centered around my kids...their births, their sports and academic accomplishments. I would add probably one event that I had nothing to do with, and that being the Cleveland Indians World Series appearance in 1995. Long suffering Tribe fan here since back in the 60's.
edit...the Buckeyes winning the National Championship too.
Jun 12, 2012 1:37pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:41 PMJun 12, 2012 1:41 PM
...definitely the birth of our children.
Jun 12, 2012 1:41pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:41 PMJun 12, 2012 1:41 PM
justincredible;1196734 wrote:So far, probably getting married. I am sure that will change once we have kids.
This except it was the honeymoon.
Jun 12, 2012 1:41pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:44 PMJun 12, 2012 1:44 PM
The birth of my beautiful daughter who is now a shade over 2 years old.
Jun 12, 2012 1:44pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:45 PMJun 12, 2012 1:45 PM
...Watching the birth of my kids & seeing them grow into the adults I prayed they would become, I'm blessed!
Jun 12, 2012 1:45pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:45 PMJun 12, 2012 1:45 PM
Bruins winning the stanley cup - I'm not married and don't have kids.
Jun 12, 2012 1:45pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:48 PMJun 12, 2012 1:48 PM
Happiest was when I was traveling for a year. When I got home there was a surprise party for me with all my family friends and my dog. It was a moment I wish would last forever. To share all that I have done with friends and family was great.
Jun 12, 2012 1:48pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:54 PMJun 12, 2012 1:54 PM
ccrunner609;1196732 wrote:
3. Speaking at my grandmothers funeral.
I know nothing makes me happier than delivering a good eulogy.
Jun 12, 2012 1:54pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:55 PMJun 12, 2012 1:55 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1196744 wrote:Bruins winning the stanley cup - I'm not married and don't have kids.
I'm not going to lie, the Reds winning the World Series would trump getting married.
Jun 12, 2012 1:55pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 1:56 PMJun 12, 2012 1:56 PM
justincredible;1196760 wrote:I'm not going to lie, the Reds winning the World Series would trump getting married.
Was the same year for me.
Jun 12, 2012 1:56pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:00 PMJun 12, 2012 2:00 PM
November xx, 2009. (don't remember date)
/OC'd
Jun 12, 2012 2:00pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:00 PMJun 12, 2012 2:00 PM
justincredible;1196760 wrote:I'm not going to lie, the Reds winning the World Series would trump getting married.
I was a 4th grader, and I will never forget "Wire to Wire."
queencitybuckeye;1196764 wrote:Was the same year for me.
You lucky SOB.
Jun 12, 2012 2:13pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:14 PMJun 12, 2012 2:14 PM
ernest_t_bass;1196775 wrote:I was a 4th grader, and I will never forget "Wire to Wire."
I barely remember it. I was only 7. My baseball memories really start with 1991 season.
Jun 12, 2012 2:14pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:17 PMJun 12, 2012 2:17 PM
Has yet to happen...(c'mon, Browns...you f#ckers)
Jun 12, 2012 2:17pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:17 PMJun 12, 2012 2:17 PM
justincredible;1196802 wrote:I barely remember it. I was only 7. My baseball memories really start with 1991 season.
You should find the VHS called Wire to Wire if you don't already own it.
Jun 12, 2012 2:17pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:19 PMJun 12, 2012 2:19 PM
Tiger2003;1196807 wrote:You should find the VHS called Wire to Wire if you don't already own it.
I don't own a VCR.
Jun 12, 2012 2:19pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:20 PMJun 12, 2012 2:20 PM
justincredible;1196808 wrote:I don't own a VCR.
Does anyone?
Jun 12, 2012 2:20pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:33 PMJun 12, 2012 2:33 PM
Can't nail down any one time, event or situation, even some of the worst times have turned out to be good fortune ..... and happiness
Jun 12, 2012 2:33pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:38 PMJun 12, 2012 2:38 PM
Raw Dawgin' it;1196810 wrote:Does anyone?
I still have one, although I can't remember the last time I used it.
Jun 12, 2012 2:38pm
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Tue, Jun 12, 2012 2:39 PMJun 12, 2012 2:39 PM
Probably the day I got the call with a job offer in NYC. I was previously living with parents and hating life. I moved here with no job, no solid leads, and found someone willing to let me sign a lease. Needless to say....I was freaking the f*ck out before I got the gig.
