The whole point of Sunday posts is to remember a good thing that happened in the week, which can be especially hard to do when it seems like the bad has outweighed any bit of good I may have accomplished. I’m feeling that way now. III is having some terrible sickness/possibly teething issues that are keeping him from sleeping well or being happy, and I am have an especially hard time thinking about encouragement when all I really want to do is scream and hire a nanny.
So I am also glad that I have started this, because I NEED this. I need to remember that good things happen, and even when they’re small in form, they’re still achievements. Doesn’t it take ten positive comments to balance out one negative one? Well, I’m trying for the positive here.
You may think it’s silly, but Thursday morning of this last week I got up before my children. And I’m proud of myself for doing that. I only beat III by about 60 seconds, as I’m pretty sure my leaving the room woke him up, but I chose to get up. I was not dragged from my state of blissful sleeping by angry screams or little whines; I did have an alarm set (my phone on vibrate under my pillow), but I chose to actually get up rather than ignore it. And I felt good. I was in a better mood that morning, even though I was just as tired as usual.
Now it’s your turn. Link up with a post on something you’re proud to have accomplished this week, or just leave a comment. And remember, the little things count, too!
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