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I'm tired of me whining! I'm tired of "woe". Not today. FUNK OVER!

In the spirit of Bootstraps and good ole Pollyanna, I'm introducing the Survival Family Homework Game. Every time we whine or complain too much, we have to list 10 good things about our life. Here goes:
  1. Chickadee has bounced back to most of her old abilities!

  2. Beansprout adores his bicycle bell.
    3. ---as if kids on bikes aren't already annoying-just add bells

  3. Miss THANG doesn't complain about practicing ballet this week

  4. We have a new-to us-wheelchair adaptable minivan

  5. Said minivan has a DVD player!

  6. Said minivan has a sunroof AND heated seats
    7. ---Ooooohohoho. Really, it was for Chickadee that we got the van

  7. I am the proud new owner of an automatic door/backhatch key fob!
    8. ---for avoiding splatting-food and otherwise-in the parking lot

  8. It's not too bad to be interrupted by visitors in the middle of exercise.

  9. It's even okay when pit stains are involved.

  10. Birthday cake and ice cream can be avoided by myself when Lenten promises-not well thought out-dictate.

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  1. AnonymousMarch 4, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    Oh..the bicycle bell. My son was so cute ringing his when he had one. Aahh...miss those days. My boys are getting so grown up.

    My husbands car has a backhatch that opens with a button. I was like...."HELLO...why don't I have that?" Considering I do the all the grocery shopping...

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  2. Diane Fit to the FinishMarch 4, 2010 at 8:04 AM

    Great list of things to be happy about! I've always wanted a car with an automatic key fob thingy! Maybe some day.

    I hope you have a wonderful, productive day.

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  3. BEEMarch 4, 2010 at 8:07 AM

    thats some great things to be happy about
    i am glad chickadee is getting things back
    i hate regression with a passion cuz it always happens and there is no reason you can see for it
    always great when people accept your pit stains LOL

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  4. CorlettaMarch 4, 2010 at 10:36 AM

    I love that you are listing 10 positive things to counterbalance the negativity of complaints! Good for you momma!

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  5. Julie V.March 4, 2010 at 12:47 PM

    I love your positive attitude about pit stains! Yeah!!

    The minivan sounds like an added bonus! ;)

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  6. My Lipstick LifeMarch 4, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    Love your homework - I could have used this concept this week when I was sick in bed feeling sorry for myself... Thanks for sharing!

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  7. Kristen @ Change of PaceMarch 4, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Haha I love #2! You are so funny... I will have to check out your friend. I can't imagine walking a 13 minutes mile! I can barely run that haha! Thanks so much for your help girl :)

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  8. UnknownMarch 5, 2010 at 3:37 PM

    Very nice! What make of minivan did you get?

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