My husband thinks I’m on the verge of losing it most of the time but my kids think I’m the coolest mom ever most of the time. Why? Because I’ll do crazy things like eat dessert first on a random occasion or start singing silly songs and have tickle fests out of the blue. I love to laugh and have a great time. More so, when it seems like life is determined to make me crawl into a corner and just bawl my eyes out. The past few years have seemed to be a roller coaster of one mess after another. There have seriously been times when I’ve been scared to ask what next because I just new something else was on the horizon. What’s helped me to keep my sanity? Laughter and having a good time at the most unexpected moments. When it seems like I’m about to just lose it, I find something – anything – to bring a smile to my face. During the work day, it could be savoring a piece of chocolate from my “in case of emergency” stash or sneaking off to watch my kids play and just enjoy a carefree life at daycare.
My absolute favorite memory is dancing in the rain with my sons last year. I’m sure some of the rain drops mixed in with my tears that soon turned to laughter as I saw the look of pure joy and the stresses and worries of my pregnancy at the time were forgotten for just a brief moment in time…
Hobbies on a Budget says
I have a definite love for chocolate. My husband knows that he can bring home chocolate and help my day turn around! Or the kids can do something totally random and really make me smile! Great reminder to live in the moment!
Christa @ Little BGCG says
I love the dancing in the rain quote. In the last couple of months I've really had to learn how to do that.
Michelle Garrett says
Everyone should eat dessert first at least once in their lifetime 🙂
Michelle Garrett says
Oh the power of suggestion…that sounds awesome right now…and it is my Friday…hmmmm….
Michelle Garrett says
Thanks for chiming in! One of my favorite moments is when one of the boys will say "Mommy, remember when…" I know I'm creating memories that will stick with them through their lives and they'll pass on to their children.
IEShineOn says
Word – chocolate does fix everything! I love the fact that you eat dessert first. 🙂
Ashley S says
Well chocolate does fix everything 🙂 I could go for some dark chocolate truffles and Bailey's on the side right now! hehe! Great post 🙂
bloggingwhilenursing says
Excellent post, as usual 🙂 I agree with you, it's not really about waiting for the storm to pass, but to dance when it comes. I love the memory that you shared with you dancing in the rain with your son. Some of our happiest moments is taking Zee puddle jumping after the rain.The little things can make them very happy, but just knowing that we helped in that happiness makes it very beautiful.
Michelle Garrett says
Thanks for stopping by Jennifer!
Michelle Garrett says
I'm hoping that all of the silliness will help burn off the calories from the chocolate…at least that's the story I'm sticking with 🙂
Jennifer A. Hall says
I'm here a day late for your SITS day. I loved this post, tho. It's nice to meet you!
Mama Luvs Books says
YES!!!! Chocolate DOES fix everything!!! LOVE this!! Accept I am addicted to it and it doesn't help with losing weight. And I love that your silly with your kids! They will remember that!