How to Instantly Get Rid of the Grumpies!

Have you ever had one of THOSE DAYS?

You know, one of those days where no one is happy.

Babies crying…
little people complaining….
messes happening….
and mommy just wants to go back to bed?

(Or maybe its just me that has those days??? Anyway…)

On one of these type of days, I was trying desperately to keep a good attitude, and so I made up a random game.

The thankful game.

Profound, right? It’s so simple its kind of embarrassing, but it worked so well for us and has become a go-to that my 5 year old asks for when she is having a hard time calming down or thinking good thoughts, or even if she’s bored in the car! Here are the directions:

1. Think of something you’re thankful for that starts with the letter A.
2. Take turns til you get to the letter Z.
3. The end.

We almost never make it to Z before we all have renewed spirits and smiles, accompanied by tickles and hugs.

I mean, who can keep a grumpy heart when we are being thankful for Jesus and for each other and kitties and toilets and everything in between!?

Sound too simple? Yeah, I thought so too. But try it! It can’t hurt. Besides, couldn’t we all use a little more gratitude in our lives?

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine…” Proverbs 17:22