Yesterday was a rough day.  I had  a few not great things happen, and since it was my birthday, I gave in to the temptation to complain.

A LOT!

I even complained to y’all here on the blog about one of the things.  (And yes, I did, finally, see the irony of having a rant post right after the youtube video of Roger Miller singing about being happy.)

Well, I have to tell ya, I don’t like being a whiner.  I knew I didn’t like it in my children, but I really don’t like it in me.

Complaining and whining is rather outside of my normal behavior and yesterday I remembered why.

It’s a downer!

It’s a downer for the whiner and it’s a downer for those that the whining is inflicted on.  And I really don’t like that feeling.  I try to remain happy, to control my thoughts and behavior so that I don’t get into those blue funks!

But the thing is, I’ve known this for years and years and I still let it creep into my day.  What a baby!

So, the lesson I’ve learned from my 48th birthday is that when my kids are having a bad day and want to whine, let ‘em, and then talk to ‘em about it afterwards.  Let them evaluate the difference for themselves.

For me and my own behavior, I choose happiness and cheer over gloom and whining.

Here’s a link to my Summer recipe post for Taco Salad and Chocolate Iced Coffee!

Here’s your shortcut back to Works for me Wednesday.

Related posts:

1. You can be happy if you’ve a mind to.
2. Happy Birthday, Hank!!!
3. Happy Little Helpers
4. Happy Holidays!
5. Quesadillas Revisited