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One of THOSE Mornings
We’ve all had them. You get up in the morning and it’s all down-hill from there. Something is just “off” with your day and you’re just not sure how to fix it. I’m having one of those mornings this morning (complete with being locked out of the house.) Anyone have any tips? How you do bounce back from a rotten day? 11 comments from 8 users
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posted by
kellimwheeler
on Apr 27, 2009 at 12:17 PM
That's so interesting Creatress - I just went to post my blog about not having a good morning and found you were in the same boat. And if you read my blog, A No Good Very Bad Mommy, you'll see why I am not the person to offer any advice on this subject. I'll be back to see if someone can share some wisdom with us.
posted by
MiaMama
on Apr 27, 2009 at 01:35 PM
Okay, I know you know what I'm about to say involves a mocha (preferably white chocolate) and it does:1. Take a bike ride to your nearest coffee shop and get a mocha. 2. Drink it. 3. Pop into a book store and browse around (maybe even purchase a book or mag). 4. Go home and either read what you bought or pop in a movie & have a snack. Fortunately this day WILL be over in less than 11 hours! posted by
creatress
on Apr 27, 2009 at 01:50 PM
MiaMama, I like the suggestions! I am supposed to see the SacMomsClub movie sneek peek tonight. It all depends on if man-cubs doctor's appointment ends on time if I actually get to. I can't bike ride, as it's 35mph winds here in Davis (AGAIN!) I did treat myself to a nice hot cup of tea and Asian chicken salad. That's been the highlight of my day so far (before waiting for an Rx for 30min!) kellimwheeler, maybe it's the wind?! How funny that we're both having the same day, and both blogging about it. I still vote for just going back to bed (if only!) posted by
magickmom
on Apr 27, 2009 at 03:56 PM
oh what is the movie tonight? Do tell! :) I have sneak peek passes for Ghosts of Girlfriends Past in Truxel posted by
wifemotherdaughtersister
on Apr 27, 2009 at 08:54 PM
yeah i feel ya! it usually starts with stubbing your pinkie toe, or tripping on a shoe or something. please tell me that you had a horrible movie snack to make things right again. posted by
creatress
on Apr 27, 2009 at 09:34 PM
I hate to disapoint, but I scratched the movie and had dinner out with my husband instead (even better!) I was still reeling from my son's pediatric neurologist appointment (more on that tomorrow) and just wanted to relax and talk things over with my husband away from our teenagers big ears. That WAS where I was heading magickmom. How was the movie? posted by
AmandaS
on Apr 27, 2009 at 10:17 PM
I have decided that I totally hate Mondays. No matter what I do, they stink. I have decided to pretend that Monday mornings aren't happening to me even when I am in the middle of them. Even when I am dropping off poo at the lab. :-) This month, in Real Simple they asked readers to comment on their tips for getting out of the house on time. My tip...ignore the "on time" piece and focus on just getting out of the house without any crying--you or the kids.
posted by
creatress
on Apr 28, 2009 at 08:10 AM
I actually think that's a really great tip AmandaS (no surprise there!) One thing at a time, one foot in front of the other... before you know it... you're out the door! I'm glad Monday is over (for all of us.)
posted by
NewsMom
on Apr 28, 2009 at 08:41 AM
I feel for you. Bad days are fun-suckers for sure. I've had to deal recently with some upset folks at work, and I found that I was letting it really get to me. I would come home and grouse about it to my husband and dwell on it throughout the day instead of focusing on my sweet family and what was good in our lives. The other day I realized what I had been doing and I vowed to not let the small stuff (dishes piling up in the sink, laundry etc) and other people's "stuff" (meaning problems) wear me down. It's worked. You know what helps too when a few irritating things happen? (and this doesn't require braving the hellish winds and risking allergy flare-ups) - going on a drive, putting a cd on that you haven't listened to in a while and singing along. Does wonders for the soul. posted by
creatress
on Apr 28, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Hey NewsMom! Great to see you! I love your car/cd/sing tip. I do it quite often (sing in the car loud and proud.) In fact, one of my favorite things to do in the car with my son is sing together. I have good memories of my grandma doing this with me. I'm sorry you've had so much stress. It sounds like your behavioral therapy technique really worked well. Sometimes I can talk myself into things like that. Others, it doesn't work. Glad you're feeling better! posted by
jackjames
on Apr 29, 2009 at 04:11 AM
Very nice......
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