For the Sake of the Call

For the Sake of the Call

Jan. 8, 2008 - Forever and Always Grumpy

You can tell a lot about what people think about you by the gifts they give to you.

Today I'm wearing one of my Christmas presents from my mom. Check me out!

She saw it and couldn't resist buying it. Afterall, it reminded her of the special Care Bear she had given to me when I was a child. Yes, while my sisters got Love Bear, Birthday Bear, and Funshine Bear (or was it Cheer Bear?), I got Grumpy Bear. I still have him. Isn't he cute?

Oh, but it gets better!

She also found this great t-shirt which goes so nicely with the sweatshirt I already possess.

The funny thing is that I stopped wearing this sweatshirt a while ago as it seemed to cause me to be grumpier. It almost seemed like wearing the sweatshirt was license to be grumpy. I don't get into all that positive thinking stuff, but I almost felt like I should wear a Don't Worry Be Happy t-shirt instead of resigning myself to being Not Happy Simply Grumpy all day. But since my efforts in cheerfulness over the years have failed, and my family still considers me to be "Grumpy," I may as well wear my new Christmas clothes and embrace the melancholy. And for that reason, I may as well pull out my Counting Crows CD. Bring on the depression!

To tell the truth, receiving such gifts makes me truly appreciative of the people through the years who have stood by me in all my grumpy glory. To them I say, "Thank you for brightening my life with all your cheeriness; for making me laugh through my tears, or for crying with me. For loving me on my grumpiest days and never calling me names which should be reserved for canine of the feminine gender, but often aptly describe me. You have endured my temper tantrums, slamming doors, pity parties, pouting, and futile attempts at the silent treatment; and yet, you remain steadfast in your love for me. You know who you are and you mean the world to me. I'd be even grumpier without you!" And for the rest of you who have been spared such immature displays of grumpiness, consider yourself fortunate and steer clear when you see me coming down the street with This IS My Happy Face plastered across my chest!

Now where did my Eeyore earrings get to?

• Post A Comment!

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

LOL! That's a riot!! I'd still rather receive that then the weight loss/exercise videos my mom has been known to give me for Christmas =:-0 oy vey - she still hasn't figured out that's more than likely going to send me running for the donuts. I suppose I'm just passive aggressive like that. tee hee!

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - I can't believe it!

Posted by stillgrowing

Amazing and a little bit eerie!!!!

My mom used to ask me every morning when I'd come out of my room, ' where did you leave your sense of humor THIS morning?'
Yes, I was never ever known for the most optimistic or cheerful gal...I even had a T that said 'I'm as mean as I look!'

Fast forward to today......I'm a lot better, due to the Lord's help.....and my husband's, he's the perfect compliment to me.

I think I grow to like you more and more every time I read a new post from you!

Keep 'em coming!

And I'm working on my husband letting me go to the next bloggy bash....will I see you too????????? Only if I can come with a maybe-newborn!

Love
Leanne in Longview WA

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Well, it could have been worse. right?

My husband's resolution was to smile more. Not that he's a grumpy person at all, but he rarely smiles it seems. He asked me to remind him to smile.

I saw a shirt that said, "I am smiling" and wanted to get it for him. Might made him frown though, right? People would ask him all the time if he was in a bad mood. NO! He just doesn't smile. poor baby.

Emily
thelearningneverstops.blogspot.com

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

you look really pretty in that picture by the way. You have great skin!

Emily

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by psalms16vs2

I would never have taken you for the grumpy sort of person. You don't come across that way to me on your blog. And regardless of what they say, those shirts are cute. :)
JoAnn

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

Rats. I was hoping you wouldn't embrace your gifts so well and would instead need to pass a sweatshirt on to me. :)
Cindy
www.stillHisGirl.blogspot.com

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by SeekingJESUSnTeachingKIDS

I was thinking the same thing as Emily. You look so pretty/cute in that picture.
:>Michelle

Permanent Link

Jan. 8, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Honeybee

You grumpy? I can't see that!

Permanent Link

Jan. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by blessedmomof10

Ahh........ very cute. :)

I should pick one up for my son.... he is 4yrs old and the grumpiest person I have ever met!!! Oh, if I can survive him I truly will need the medal of honor!

Blessings~
gloria

Permanent Link

Jan. 9, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Dedee

So very funny! Welcome to the world of grumpiness.

Although I have to say, I'm the exact opposite!

Permanent Link

Jan. 10, 2008 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Anonymous

That's the prettiest pout I've ever seen!

If my hubby would wear a t-shirt with grumpy on it, I would get it for him. The farthest he'll go is about 5 eeyore coffee cups that he chooses from. And he admits that eeyore is a perfect fit for him.

You, I have a hard time believing that you would be known for being moody. I'm going to just assume you have a thing for short little men named Grumpy.

Gayle
http://grace4gayle.blogspot.com

P.S. Thanks for the Christmas card. What a fun surprise in my mail box!!!!

Permanent Link

Jan. 10, 2008 - To cute,

Posted by FaithfulGrace

I didn't think of you as grumpy, ever!
Thank you for sharing your fun shirts.
Blessings,
Linda

Permanent Link

Jan. 12, 2008 - Eyore

Posted by Homeschooling6

You need some Eyore too. Hee hee. I'm a bit of a grump and my hubby and I joke about how much I like Eyore & Grumpy. It took me a while to actually accept that I'm a grump ;) but now I'm a happy & joyful one. Thanks for the post!

Blessings,
Linda<><

Edited by Homeschooling6 on Jan. 12, 2008 at 3:07 PM

Permanent Link

<- Last Page • Next Page ->

About Me

Philosophical musings from the heart of a home-educating mommy of four and wife of ten years. "May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in Thy sight, O LORD, my rock and my Redeemer." Psalms 19:14