We had some 'excitement' this morning. [=something exciting happened this morning]
Our 'excitement' was building/growing/mounting as the end of the game approached.
She talked about the 'excitements' of her new life.
(..) one big surprise. Okay, two if you count the barbecue apron with the bikini body on it. I don't blame you, Jay. You'd had enough excitement in one lifetime-- The dawn of flight, printed books, agriculture. All right, what's with all the jokes? It's insult comedy. (..)2012 TvShow: Modern Family Title: Bringing Up Baby Season: 4 Episode 1