The Daily Balance

I’m running on about 4 hours of sleep. Oh, not from last night. From the last two nights combined. It’s ok, you can feel really bad for me. This first day with only a couple hours of sleep was doable. But last night? Not so much. I challenge you to try and sleep with a 21 pound dumbbell on your chest. cannot. be. done.

Bean’s going on day two of a fever and will only sleep in the arms of his mommy. I know it’s super cute, but as my back becomes more and more contorted, it’s harder to appreciate.

When I looked in the mirror this morning, I nearly gasped in horror. Grey-faced, blood shot eyes and rat’s nest hair are a lethal combination, I tell you. But I couldn’t go to the doctor’s office with Bean and to work feeling sorry for myself and snapping at everyone in sight — The Mister is kind of a saint for putting up with me over these past few days; I stay happy and positive for Bean and then take it all out on him. oops.

I needed an intervention.

So I did what any other mother would do. I threw on some eyeliner, slapped on some lip balm, smoothed out my rat’s nest and chugged.

A Snapple.

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It may sound silly, but with each sip, my world got better.

I put on my skinny jeans, plastered a smile on my face, hugged my Mister and started singing about fish — or trees — or waffles (I sing about a lot of random things)

Because your attitude is what you make it. And sometimes, you gotta fake it till ya make it. Today, I managed to trick myself into thinking I’m in an INCREDIBLE mood! Power of positive thinking — it works, people.

With the help of Snapple, of course.

What are your constants? What brings your day back when you feel it getting away from you?

Snapples? Cookies? Coffee? A Good cry?

For me, it’s Snapple, a hug from my Mister and a smile from my man.

4 Responses to “Constants”

1. Liz @ Tip Top Shape said:

   He is too cute for words!!! For me, drinking coffee really perks up my day. Whether it’s the morning or 3 in the afternoon, caffeine jolts are a god send!

   Posted on February 10, 2012 at 1:02 pm | Reply
2. cheryl said:

   You’re an seasoned mom when you know how to make lemonade out of lemons EVERY day! Sawyer just knows that lemons are sour and wants mommy to make everything all right!

   Posted on February 10, 2012 at 6:37 pm | Reply
3. Diana @ frontyardfoodie said:

   Aww! Sorry your little buddy is sick and you’ve had little sleep! Been there:)

   Keep up the positive attitude!

   Posted on February 11, 2012 at 10:24 am | Reply
4. Ohio Chiro said:

   What an adorable baby, I hope by this time he’s all healed and healthy again. You’re right though, there is something about perspective, and how a different outlook on a situation can shift everything else.

   Posted on February 12, 2012 at 10:35 pm | Reply