"Happy anticipation" refers to the feeling of excitement and joy that comes from looking forward to something positive or exciting that is about to happen. Full definition
I can picture breakfast and breezes and happy anticipation for the day... Tea and cookies and a girls» gabfest in the afternoon with little kiddies playing on the floor... Hot cocoa and candles and a wrap on a cool rainy night, all warm and cozy... (I'm wishing my way toward Fall with that one!) (theinspiredroom.net)
Then it moves on to reinforce your childbirth preparation, techniques and practice with affirmations that encourage you to await your baby's birth with happy anticipation and calm confidence. (hypnobabies-store.com)
I'll give all of you the same happy anticipation and strength to deal with Trig's challenges, but I won't impose on you... (religion.blogs.cnn.com)