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That Arctic Circle Commercial

I don't know if you have seen it or not but I feel a lot like the people in those Arctic Circle commercials.  They tell you about a simple thing they accomplished like being on time for work and how they are going to treat themselves for doing it so well.  Well, I want to toot my horn a bit.

Today I got a whole lot accomplished which doesn't happen often these days.  I did vacuuming, dusting, mopping, bathrooms, washed my rugs, held an Activity Day activity, cooked a 350 calorie dinner that not only was good for me but tasted good as well and took care of my little one through all of that.  He didn't even take a long nap to give me extra time.  I was on a roll today and it felt so good to get something done!

So, I think I will treat myself by sitting on the couch in my clean family room, sip some hot chocolate and watch the CMA awards.  Here's to good days!
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Jennifer Duncan said…
I need to have a day like that. My bathrooms really are disgusting.
November 12, 2008 at 7:53 PM
wylie said…
WOW! I'm so impressed--you were on a roll!
November 12, 2008 at 8:05 PM
Meredith said…
Good for you! Have an extra hot chocolate for me.
November 12, 2008 at 9:47 PM
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