Blog Justification

In an itty-bitty article in Parenting: School Years magazine entitled "Happy Triggers" it says

Can't afford a shrink? Enter the mommy blogosphere. New research from the University of Pennsylvania found that writing or reading blogs makes moms happy. "Blogging or commenting on blogs is a great way for moms to be heard, and get feedback," says Shoshana Bennett, Ph.D., a clinical psychologist who specializes in counseling mothers.

So, here you are, getting happy. Isn't it wonderful?

So more happy thoughts from me --->  --->

• I got an A on my Exponents and Polynomials quiz this morning
• Bryce spent most of his down time yesterday listening to an old Utah Valley Children's Choir Primary music tape (especially the song I had a solo on)
• I'm drinking a lot of water and feeling good from that
• I have been called as the Ward Choir Director and the first practice (yesterday) went well. The choir is already larger than the one in our last ward and it was a low attendance day and they sound fanTAStic!
• I've got a great husband who has been showing me in little ways that he just loves me (one example: he paid $34 dollars just for a photograph of just him and me from our family photo shoot) speaking of JUSTification *eyeroll*
• Ella has seized the day with her piano practicing lately. She's really improving.
• Dane has been pleasant and helpful and when his mommy calls him, quickly he'll obey. 
• My boys are totally having huge group play time with the kids in the neighborhood and making friends here like never before!
• Ella has shown an increased interest in cooking with me (though she still refuses to break an egg)
• I get to attend my first Time Out for Women this weekend and I am so excited!

Have a wonderful week, my mommy friends! I hope you get to recharge today and face the week ahead with a positive attitude and forgiveness in your heart. And blog. It's good for your happy-meter.

• Oh and one last happy thought...I'm going to respond to comments by commenting in that section to increase the happiness of feedback and hearing each other.