tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510660747502977034.post4153445670428137973..comments2023-10-28T10:52:43.053-04:00Comments on 24-7 Mommy: Poker Face-Day 724-7 Mommyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15733009565829275703noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510660747502977034.post-54216384449092583602011-02-04T07:12:57.078-05:002011-02-04T07:12:57.078-05:00One of the best pieces of advice I got, when I was...One of the best pieces of advice I got, when I was near the edge a few years ago, was to "stop trying and give up". Weirdly enough that was just what I needed to hear. Sometimes we have these visions of perfection that are actually impossible to obtain by trying. It makes me remember the sign Mom used to have: "..my house is dirty enough to be happy" .<br /><br />I think the music and coffee trick above is to me a perfect example of surrendering yourself to the situation. <br /><br /> I think you are a GREAT mom! Hope you can ease up on yourself... Hugs, JanetAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-510660747502977034.post-67972924398680971832011-02-01T22:47:46.704-05:002011-02-01T22:47:46.704-05:00My latest trick is a cup of coffee, a glass of eme...My latest trick is a cup of coffee, a glass of emergen-C (natural energy and immune system booster) and playing my "Happy-Sing Out-loud" play-list on the kitchen radio. It eventually puts me on a good mood, the kids come in to dance and it helps turning the negative cycle into a positive one.<br /><br />IsaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com