Grumpville

I have been stuck lately, stuck in a place called GRUMPVILLE . . . this is not an actual location as in edmonton or frankfurt but more of a state, a state of mind.  I have been trying to evaluate all the reason why i seem to be stuck there . . . in grumpville . . . and yes there are alot of "excuses" i can muster up, mostly legit mind you.  For example, perhaps the H1N1 germs have worn me down, perhaps 5 tweens/teens get on my nerves on occassion, perhaps the lack of organization at home currently is enough to send anyone to Grumpville, perhaps animal hair on surfaces that there should not be hair is the cause, just perhaps I need a little vacation, perhaps it's the fact that my car is in the shop and it will be a $600 bill, perhaps it's the ongoing extended family drama, or maybe i just simply need more Vitamin D.   Whatever the excuses or reason, I am thinking at this point that my husband and children don't really care and they would like the "balanced one" of their home to "snap out of it"!  So, I have given myself TODAY to come up with a plan . . . I will go for a walk this afternoon at which time I going to write out 5 things for each member of my family that I am thankful for or appreciate.  Once everyone is home from friends, soccer, dance, etc, we will all sit down for a late supper tonight, I will read my thankful list.  There is no other option . . . I must leave Grumpville today!  I will let you know how it goes...