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Monday, July 27, 2009

Small Victories


There was enough cream left for 1 more coffee.

I made muffins with the girls and only ate one!

There was a $20.00 bill in my rain coat.

That stupid train finally moved and I wasn't late to pick up the kids.

The battery for the video camera was charged.

Both daughters were invited to play dates on the same day.

I found the piece of gum in SweetGirls pocket before it went into the washing machine.

That number on the scale went DOWN!

The weather man was wrong and the sun IS shining.

There was enough toilet paper left on the roll that I wasn't forced to choose between drip dry or Glamour Magazine!

Sometimes you just have to take joy in life's little victories!

42 comments:

The Townhouselady said...

You said it!

Nora Johnson said...

Hi ModernMom!

Love yr post! For me, one of life's little victories today has been the return of our Followers lists by Blogger!

After all, without them, how would we know who our special blogpals are?!

See you again soon,

xxxLOL LOLA:)

JennyMac said...

Love this list MM. You have such great writing style. And 20 bones in the raincoat is always a nice surprise! Have a great Monday.

mzbehavin said...

I love the small victories.... ( and the way you wrote about them..)

beware the "Drip Dry"!

Randi Troxell said...

loooove those small victories... they make life so sweet!!!

Lady Di said...

Oh, I love finding money in my coats. Such a nice surprise. Anytime we don't have to air dry or call on the three year old to find us some toilet paper is a good day!

kimert said...

Great post!!! Congrats on the scale victory!

Lady Mama said...

Hurray for small victories! When enough of them happen it can make a day seem so much better.

Martha said...

Yipee!! Life is good!!

The Peach Tart said...

Sounds like a helluva day.

Busy Bee Suz said...

I love it...we must strive to find the silver lining here and there!

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Hair Bows & Guitar Picks said...

Amen!

Shelly said...

Hi there, thanks for dropping by my blog today. Sorry that my book giveaway is only open to US residents. I love my Canadian friends too and I appreciate you coming by to leave a comment. Have a wonderful week!

thatgirlblogs said...

ooh I just found a $5 bill in the washing machine, I know the feeling!

Rondell said...

Girl it's like rain on your wedding day, a free ride when you already paid that driver. You know!

Millennium Housewife said...

I KNOW you are fibbing, I swear, things just don't go that well, come on lady, out with it. At least tell me you drip dried..

Kimberly said...

I love finding money! Happens so rarely these days because I mostly use my debit card, but once in a while I leave a little cash behind in a jacket pocket- totally makes my day :)

Tammy Howard said...

Oh HECK yeah!

Kelloggsville said...

yay! all the little straws that didn't break the camels back - good for you :0)

Jules said...

Oooohhhh, I need the scale number to go down..... How does one do that and still eat chocolate?

Schmoochiepoo said...

Great way to start off a Monday!

Girl With The Golden Touch said...

The last one is my favourite...SO funny!!!

Tami said...

hahahah I LOVE YOUR POSTS! Your so witty! and hilarious!

CynthiaK said...

I think some of those are worth at least mid-level victory status!!

Hit 40 said...

I love finding money in my pocket!!! Excellent. Only thing better is finding a $20 on the ground. And... I stocked up on half and half for coffee in the morning!!

Makeup Princess aka Steph said...

That's the only way to live life!!!

Connie said...

You have had a great day (week)! I don't know what's more exciting, finding the money in the pocket or the gum before putting the clothes in the washing machine!
We need to count our blessings and you just did!
Thanks for the smile!

Vegas Linda Lou said...

Definitely need days like that! But all victories are important, no matter how small.

Little Ms Blogger said...

The number going down on the scale is always the BEST!

Eve said...

haha love it :)

Technodoll said...

LOL! ah yes I love those little victories, they add up to a darn good life!

yey!

Theta Mom said...

HOW TRUE?! Especially when you're having just "one of those days," finding that extra creamer for your coffee can make all of the difference! :)

Bunny, THE PARIS HOUSE said...

I love finding money in a pocket or change purse that I forgot about!! Then I put it into our dunkin donuts spot in my car. my kids call it the DD drawer in the car. great up beat fun post
xoxo
bunny

Tami said...

I awarded YOU

Now since I'm so not into rules, heh heh, all you have to do is pass them on.

I hate rules. LOL.

Too Many Hats said...

LOL - you have to always look on the bright side of life :)

LZ @ My Messy Paradise said...

How nice! Every little bit helps make your day better, and the littlest surprises can make the biggest differences. Lucky you!

Marbella Designs said...

hooray for small victories!
i still don't have my reading list :(

Working Mum said...

Definitely! I'm trying to think of any that happened to me today...... Nope! Rained, new front door costing twice what we'd estimated, playdate a disaster, rained, no lemon tarts in supermarket, rained..... Oh well

Lizzie said...

wonderful post, made me look around and be thankful for the small stuff :)

Kristin said...

Hooray for found money!

Kristin said...

Drip dry or Glamour. Ah ha ha ha. I've so been there.