Monday, February 11, 2013

Don't cry over spilled milk today!

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That's right. Today is Don't Cry Over Spilled Milk Day, a reminder to practice positivity and optimism and to stop worrying about the small stuff that doesn't matter much at all in the grand scheme of things.

In keeping with the day's theme, I've decided not to worry about:

☺ Changing out of my mommy clothes before taking my daughter to storytime. So what if my shirt doesn't exactly go with my yoga pants? Will the three-year-olds really care? And ditto for my hair. Who cares if it's not styled? At least it's combed.

☺ Making sure the dishes are done before my son goes to school. I have enough to worry about in the morning. I think the dirty cereal bowls can wait, don't you?

☺ The fact that I forgot to put an "RSVP by" date on my son's birthday party invitations. His party is during a school break, so now I'll have an excuse to call the other parents to remind them about the event. Problem solved!

As you go about your day today, remember the great words of Bobby McFerrin: "Don't worry, be happy!"


Lyrics here.

Wishing you a wonderful, stress-free day!

38 comments:

  1. At least you have hair!! LOL! Us balding men wish we had that to worry about :)

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    1. Too funny! I think my husband would say he knows exactly what you're talking about!

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  2. So true about letting the dishes go in the morning; less stressful to take care of them after you get your son off to school. Good thinking too to call parents about RSVP, you'll get more responses that way, LOL, I remember putting RSVP's on the invites and people would not respond but just show up; very frustrating to figure out what to have available (so I got used to planning for the amount I invited :)

    enjoy your day!Q

    betty

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    1. I know how frustrating it is when parents don't respond to the RSVP! Last year, we held my son's party at an indoor play park, and we needed to give the people there a headcount two days before, which I did. Then on the day of the party, a mom that I thought was going to be a no-show (she hadn't RSVP'd) came in with her twins. Argh.

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  3. thank you for the encouraging post Dana :) my mom always tells me "happiness is a choice" so she taught me how to choose to be happy... let always be happy no matter what :) life is too short :)

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    1. So true: happiness is a choice. Thanks for your comment. :)

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  4. Thanks Dana for the advisc to just let things go! We need to hear that sometimes. I experienced the "spilled milk" syndrone last week. Everything was happening at once. To top things off, I left the house wear my lime green footies that didn't match anything I was wearing. Like you said the group of kids I was with didn't care about my wardrobe (-:

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    1. Those kinds of days just feel wrong, don't they? I do think that sometimes letting the little things go is easier said than done. Still, I think it's important that we try.

      Have a great day!

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  5. No worries! I didn't get out of my pj's or even put on a bra to go take my hubs to work!! Haha! ;-)
    -Jamie
    ChatterBlossom

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    1. Haha! I can't even tell you how much I love this comment! No worries, indeed. ;)

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  6. Yes, not worth worrying about small problems, because life would be impossible. Pretty picture.

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    1. Impossible is right.

      About the picture: they have a lot of nice images at www.rgbstock.com. :)

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  7. So true! A positive Monday full off inspiration to all!

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  8. I read about this day on somebody else's blog. I never knew there was such a thing! I love this song!

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    1. I like the song, too—until it becomes an earworm! ;)

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  9. I don't normally stress out about things unless it's something that happens repeatedly so this day is going to be extra relaxing for me. And I think you're right, what child is going to care about what you wear?

    I hope you're having a good day today.

    -Cylee

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    1. I can be a bit of a worrier; I wish I were more like you. :)

      Happy Monday!

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  10. It is hard not to stress about things sometimes. But at this point, I try not to worry and take each day at a time.

    Kathy
    http://gigglingtruckerswife.blogspot.com

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  11. Love it! :) I am a firm believer that dishes (and laundry) can wait...the stack of dirty dishes and mountain of laundry tell me I am good at forgetting the small stuff. :) So is my pulled back hair and sweat pants. I think I finally get my act together by noon most days. :) Love your encouraging, thoughtful and fun posts! Have a great day

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    1. I usually get my act together around five. :)

      Happy Monday!

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  12. Fantastic post! I need to be more lax about wearing my mommy clothes too. Not that I make an extra special effort to dress up before I go out. I can't remember the last time I put on make-up, but yeah, the toddlers don't care. And why do I care the opinions of other moms who think the state of my hair has to do with my parenting?

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  13. You should see what my house looks like - you would know immediately that I've learned that lesson after raising 3 children. You'd think with almost grown children around it would get easier with there help (Bwahahaha, it only gets worse!) - learn to just go with the flow. Did you get in your 20 minute walk today by the way?

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    1. I can see I have a lot to look forward to... ;)

      Gah! I forgot about my walk. :(

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  14. This 'holiday' is a great reminder to keep everything in perspective.

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  15. Hi Dana,
    Good thoughts here, shared it well, thanks for sharing.
    I am here now via a to z blog challenge, i think some time back i visited and joined in too but you never....
    Well its up to you
    Keep blogging
    Keep inform
    Best
    Phil

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    1. Sorry, friend. I must have overlooked your follow. I'll remedy that today. Looking forward to reading your posts. :)

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    2. Hi Dana,
      Thats ok, Thanks a lot for your quick response,
      Keep inform.
      Best

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    1. Some days it's easier to find than others. :)

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