Get Happy!

I admit it: After seven years of being a mom, I have days when I'm just counting the minutes until my girls are in bed. The stacks of dirty dishes seem overwhelming; the whining is unrelenting; and I'm irritated and tired and feel more than a little put upon.

Luckily, I've found ways to pull myself out of my funk  -- at least most of the time  -- and get the energy and purpose I need to enjoy the rest of the day. So the next time the tasks of motherhood bring you down, try one of these: