Cheer Me Up!

The weather is getting to me more than usual this year; I’m grumpy and tired a lot of the time.

On top of that, my life has been shifting really fast. It’s all good stuff – I’m suddenly gainfully employed as a writer and getting a fair amount of attention for my blog, my health is improving, my best friend has a new baby, etc. – but it’s generating a kind of emotional whiplash because my day to day life is so different from how it was a few months ago.

Speaking of gainful employment, so far this week I have written about teen suicide, unplanned home birth and homeless moms. Next up: extreme frugal holiday giving and dangerous birthing trends.

I could use a ray of sunshine. Cheer me up by leaving the cutest, funniest, happiest parenting stories you’ve seen this week in the comments?

PS – the picture of Serena is my cheerful gift to you; she’s a walking, talking ray of light.

Tagged as: parenting, serena, writing

http://twitter.com/onecrazymother_ onecrazymother_

Yesterday as I was walking through the yard, I noticed that someone has been clothes-pinning the sycamore balls back onto the tree.

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Denise B.C.

My teenaged daughter, said to me the other day,”for an old lady, who doesn't know how to dress, you kinda look okay”. Big complement in my book.

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Erin

My baby kicks!

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Rich Wilson

At bedtime we intersperse books with getting on the pajamas and brushing teeth. Mom shows up with the toothbrush half way through a book. Ben puts his hand on the page and says “Pause Dada!”

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a_phoenix

I'm sure I have awesome stories for you, but I'm lanking at the moment. Here's an awesome photo instead: http://www.flickr.com/photos/amber_phoenix/4185…

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http://twitter.com/brownthumbmama Brown Thumb Mama

This morning, Jackjack woke up cranky with a bad attitude. After correcting a few outbursts, I whip out every Mom's favorite line: “I oughta give you a spanking!” To which he replied, “You better not, MATEY!” I was laughing so hard I couldn't lift a finger.

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http://childwild.com Sierra

hilarious! I did an article last week for Strollerderby about the sayings we pick up from our moms, but I think I missed that one.

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GimliGirl

Here's my ray of joy, shared with you; My son is a big snuggler. He's always asking for hugs, giving hugs and now finally wants to give cheek kisses. <3 It never stops thrilling me.

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GimliGirl

Here's my ray of joy, shared with you; My son is a big snuggler. He's always asking for hugs, giving hugs and now finally wants to give cheek kisses. <3 It never stops thrilling me.

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GimliGirl

Here's my ray of joy, shared with you; My son is a big snuggler. He's always asking for hugs, giving hugs and now finally wants to give cheek kisses. <3 It never stops thrilling me.

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