Broccoli Cupcake

I’ve had one of those weeks where it feels like everything that could go wrong has. I hesitate to type that because I know it’s not really true. Of course, things could be worse. But the point is I’ve had a rough week. I’ve been fighting a miserable head cold that has me way behind on work because I can’t put a coherent thought together. School was closed on Tuesday and then both boys ended up catching my cold. The house is a disaster and I haven’t had the energy to clean it. I’ve had two important meetings cancelled due to the weather. There were several other things that went wrong throughout the week. Nothing major…just one little thing after another and it’s all been piling up. Then today, something I was really counting on fell through just as my email was being hacked.

I tried to hold it together. I thought, I’ll go to the gym and run. That will help me relieve my stress and pump out some positive endorphins. But it’s President’s Day and the gym is closed. Then I thought, I’ll take the day off of work and go do something fun with the boys. Quality time with the boys is always fun and they would appreciate it as much as me. Then I remembered. The roads are icy and it’s still snowing. So, I tried to find a quiet place in the house to breathe and collect myself, but every room I entered was a mess waiting to be cleaned. And that’s when it happened. The tears started falling.

I sat in a chair and decided to just let them fall. I obviously needed it. Then I called my mom and she suggested I count my blessings – nothing like a little perspective to help lift your spirits. So here they are, for everyone to see, but mainly for me – a reminder of all that’s good in my life and the fact that this too shall pass.

• I’m feeling better and the boys and I all handled our upper respiratory infections without steroids or breathing treatments! Yea!
• We have a warm cozy house to snuggle up in while the winter weather continues to roll our way.
• My husband and I both have jobs and we are able to pay our bills and care for our family.
• Our babysitter asked if the boys could be the ring bearers in her wedding this fall. (I’m a dork but I’m so excited about this. I can’t wait to pick out their little suits.) We’re lucky to have a sitter that is like a part of our family since we have no actual family in town.
• I spent my ninth Valentine’s Day with my husband last night. Each one has been better than the last and I love him more every year.
• I won a ticket to Blissdom when it was totally sold out and had the opportunity to meet so many amazing new friends. I’m meeting with one of them tomorrow!
• Over the last 12 months, we’ve gone from being a family known for being sick to being a resource on health and wellness. It’s been an amazing and rewarding journey.
• I have people in my life who listen when I need them and remind me of what’s important.

What are some healthy ways you handle a bad day (or week)? What blessings are you thankful for today?