As you all know, I’m extremely thankful for my family, husband, children, health, house, job, etc. There are some other things for which I am grateful as well. I am listing them for Stasha’s Monday Listicle—on Tuesday.
- Patience. Lil’ P. is finessing his prowess with a spoon. This explains why I have applesauce in my eye. I am also thankful for the shower curtain I spread out beneath the high chair. Self-control is another biggie.
- Carpet cleaner.
- The fact that I’m a multi-tasking GENIUS. This morning, Lil’ K. announced that she needed to pee, launched herself from her bed, and headed for the upstairs bathroom. I was downstairs pulling Lil’ P. off the top of the dining room table, when I heard sudden sobbing and what sounded like a downpour on the dining room ceiling. She didn’t make it to the toilet. Shit.
- The fact that I haven’t put the Exersaucer thingy away. I dropped Lil’ P. into the seat while I went up to see about Lil’ K.’s flood. His legs stretched all the way out from under all the toys, but he was contained.
- Bleach and a Shop-Vac.
- Cartoons. I used to be thankful for Nick Jr. until those bastards at Viacom decided that Direct TV and I needed to pony up another billion for my few minutes of marketing-free daily sanity. Screw you, Viacom. At least there’s Disney and Sprout and all those stupid Dream Light commercials.
- ”Every Sperm Is Sacred” on my iPod for when my kid pees on the floor.
- “The Philosopher’s Drinking Song” on my iPod for when I accidently calculate the amount of time I spend cleaning up bodily excretions.
- Date nights. Heh Heh.
- The fact that I live with such founts of hilarity—there’s no excuse for writer’s block in this house.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 15:49:11
And I am thankful that I discovered your blog. It gives me a lift every time I read it! You have a true gift!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:37:26
Thanks! That really makes me smile. Now if I could just find someone to pay me to have this much fun…:)
Jul 17, 2012 @ 16:03:52
‘Date nights. Heh Heh.’ — fun-ny!! I don’t have children but my sister is married with a four year old an one year old. I enjoy comparing and learning from these mommy experiences.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:37:49
Date nights are REALLY fun in this house:)
Jul 17, 2012 @ 16:05:56
Jenn,
”Every Sperm Is Sacred” on my iPod for when my kid pees on the floor.” – TWP was right last night when he suggested I should have tea with John Cleese.
Where is you being grateful for Le Clown?
Le Clown
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:38:59
Damn, I’m sorry, Le Clown. My humble carnie thanks aren’t worthy of thee and thy sacredly magnificent sperm…
Jul 17, 2012 @ 16:19:36
I’d be thankful for a date. A decent one, that is. Not even likely in The Kingdom.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:40:20
They’re out there–they just need to appreciate your amazing wit. Beatrice and I will kick their asses if they don’t:)
Jul 17, 2012 @ 17:05:36
# 11 – Thankful for Mommy’s night off! One night a week I smear black goop from Bath and bodyworks on my face and ignore everyone! God help anyone who interrupts black goop face mommy!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:40:56
Amen, sister. I don’t even need the black goop, although my wrinkles do:)
Jul 17, 2012 @ 17:14:59
Ahh, yes, I remember the big plastic mat under my kid’s highchair. Really added some class to my kitchen.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:41:12
I know, right? Kind of like plastic on the furniture…
Jul 17, 2012 @ 17:36:53
I feel like a lot of these have to do with pee. Except #9? I hope. Fun list, but yours always are!!!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 19:41:49
Pee was the order of the morning. GAWD! Thanks!
Jul 17, 2012 @ 20:42:07
Netflix might have enough kid enjoyment – I will never pay for cable, so my subscription is well worth it.
Jul 17, 2012 @ 21:10:36
Netflix is the way to go. We used to have it back when they sent the movies in the mail.
Jul 18, 2012 @ 01:36:34
You have dates? WOW! How does that even happen? I’d be thankful to have a conversation with Hubs without any interruptions.
Jul 18, 2012 @ 01:47:25
My parents keep the kids.
Jul 18, 2012 @ 03:17:36
Me I love pain killing tablets but then I am one of those people who are prone to headaches…….lucky me………….lol
I think most parents love Cartoons they will keep children our of our hair for a short while and are a blessing when we are trying to cook a meal and do not want them underfoot: http://jo-annemotherandnanna.blogspot.com.au/
Jul 18, 2012 @ 12:01:38
I get them, too..ICK!
Jul 18, 2012 @ 06:06:05
Amen to date nights! You should also be grateful to have parents nearby. (Or maybe not, depending on your parents.
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I was grateful for shower curtains on the floor too, and painting smocks that double as bibs!
Jul 18, 2012 @ 12:02:13
I am VERY grateful to have my parents nearby! They are really cool–I’m lucky:)
Jul 18, 2012 @ 18:50:12
Well, sounds like you had quite the…eventful morning.
But remember, one writers domestic nightmare is another readers much laughed over blog post.
Or something…
Jul 18, 2012 @ 19:00:08
I have to make good use out of my domestic nightmares somehow! Thanks:)
Jul 19, 2012 @ 00:12:40
very funny stuff jenn. i don’t think i want to be in that position again. but whatever you day save the 11th for a happy one as to your title….*LOL* you are a PA girl i think – right? are you getting blasted with heat too?
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:09:50
No, VA, but we have been dealing with massive heat here, too. ICK!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:15:45
i don’t doubt that the heat hasn’t been torturous there. i’ll be heading to NC on monday for a week. i hope the heat dies down a bit. the car hates to sit idling in traffic as the water temp always goes crazy. but definitely looking forward to the trip. 3 weeks of vacato…yippee.
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:18:42
Lucky! NC is gorgeous! LOVE the beaches!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:23:09
very lucky!! they are in four oaks – a little south east of raleigh off of 95. we will be visiting some of those pristine beaches. so if you don’t see any wordpresses from me. you’ll know why….hehe
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:36:22
Enjoy!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:39:16
will do and added you on facebook so you can eventually see some pics.
Jul 19, 2012 @ 01:53:31
thanks!
Jul 19, 2012 @ 21:40:34
I’ve been meaning to comment on this since it popped into my inbox several days ago, but I’ve been working on a big work project that’ll keep me on semi-lockdown until September (and that’s me being optimistic about meeting my deadline).
However, I NEVER get tired of lists of things people are grateful for, even when (unlike yours) they’re not funny, just lists of things people are happy about.
Good, good, good for you! And then it was funny, so bonus.
I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to see someone who KNOWS they’ve got a good life. I’m not talking about “Hey, I’m rich as f*** and want to let you know about it,” or “I’m Mr. Party guy and my life is an unending adventure (in crushing lonlieness). I’m talking about being happy to spend the day above ground.
What you may not know (or you may very well know) is that, when, as in this post, you concentrate on things for which you are grateful, it’s actually a vicious cycle (only not-so-vicious), enhancing your mood which tends to make you more grateful for things. And of course, these things have an effect not only on YOUR physical and mental health. And as head of the household (I don’t know about the dynamics of your family, but if it’s anything like mine, YOU run the show) you also exert a huge impact on the emotional barometer for everyone around you, which means that the positive effects are shared, and more likely to keep up that “vicious” cycle.
Like I said, you may already know these things (it’s clear that you do at least on an instinctual level or you wouldn’t live the way you do), but if you don’t, this isn’t street-corner philosophy, but actual tested science.
Keep on with your bad self.
Jul 19, 2012 @ 21:41:04
Seriously, I wish I could like this twice.
Jul 20, 2012 @ 01:29:08
You are so sweet:) Good luck with your big project!
Jul 20, 2012 @ 01:11:05
I’m just going to sit quietly for a minute and take that in. I am so touched right now. The part about “if Mama ain’t happy, no one is happy” is so true, and I have finally figured that out. That’s why I work so hard to practice gratitude. I’ve screwed up in this area before with pretty sad consequences. I really appreciate your taking the time to share such a thoughtful comment. I am studying up my science around here, and I love the results. Ain’t life grand?
Be well:)