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Waking up in Tenerife, listening to RTÉ weather reports about driving rain and ice, and gazing over the swimming pool at beautiful blue skies – Des
Ray is seven. I asked him, “What makes you happy Ray?” “Talking about science makes me happy” Cal is 11 and says that having a cup of tea and a good chat makes him happy. – Gemma & sons, Belfast
What things, big and small, are making you happy this week? Email happy@irishtimes.com or use #IrishTimesHappy on Twitter
#IrishTimesHappy The 150 year old dresser my dad gave us last week. pic.twitter.com/GWnQlbcmw0
— Emer Roche (@bemerboche) November 27, 2017
A baby that slept through the night for the second time in three days, and not having to get up to do the school run because the 3yo is in her grandparents #IrishTimesHappy
— Ciara O'Brien (@ciaraobrien) November 27, 2017
Crisp, cold mornings with a glimpse of winter sun and the promise of Christmas just around the corner #IrishTimesHappy (nice story btw)
— Caitriona McBride (@TRIDXB) November 27, 2017
Visiting my daughter and 4 month old grandson in Canada and loving the cuddles and smiles #IrishTimesHappy
— Kelly (@Kelfogarty) November 27, 2017
Very sad to be leaving Ireland after a wonderful few days with family but happy to have been able to do so. Lucky to have such a loving family. #IrishTimesHappy
— Chris Lydon (@ChrisLydon1) November 27, 2017
Our alpacas were in @Barretstown yesterday for their Winter Wonderland. Knowing that we can give something back is making me happy this morning #irishtimeshappy @Hushabye_Farm @roisiningle pic.twitter.com/siF9VuNfFu
— elizabeth macdonnell (@yummymummyby4) November 27, 2017
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