Singin’ in the Rain
I had a really good day today. I was walking to get my kids from the gym daycare when I was done working out, and bracing myself against the rain, when I realized that:
a)it wasn’t really that cold out
b)it wasn’t windy at all
c)I didn’t have to assume that walking in the rain was an unpleasant experience
I started walking normally and allowed the rain to fall on my face – and smiled.
When I was walking the kids to the car, I didn’t rush them to get out of the rain.
When we were walking into the grocery store, I purposely parked far away and encouraged them to tilt their faces up to the sky and enjoy the feel of the raindrops. They even stuck their tongues out to taste the rain.
I sang “I’m Singing in the Rain” with them. It was fab.
I came home and watched the youtube clip of Singing in the Rain with them. I also had them watch ELO’s “I’m Alive” from Xanadu on youtube. I really love that song (and the kids thought the special effects were really cool, lol!). Then I bought the movie on ebay so I can watch that beginning scene in the mornings to get my days started on a positive note. Music has an incredible effect on my emotions, so I might as well use that to my advantage.
Normally, taking care of two small children pretty much 24/7 (thank GOD for the gym) takes its toll on my nerves. While this may not be your situation, I’m sure you all have your own El Guapo to deal with on a consistent basis. Your perspective is what matters.
My perspective seeped into the rest of my day today, and I got a lot more things accomplished than I normally do on a Monday (usually my slacking day)…
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