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Main Page Site Index Getting Pregnant Pregnancy Parenting Pregnancy and Parenting Journals Fertility Nutrition Pregnant Moms Morning Sickness Women's Health Child Health	Sometimes, You Just Have to Laugh! by Kelly Jo Murphy The other day we had our first outing with all three kids. I needed some new shorts as my maternity ones were completely sagging on me. So, to the mall we went. As much as I intended for this trip to be as easy and fun as possible, it was anything but! Drew ran away and wouldn't come back. Kevin whined the whole time. And it went downhill from there! At least the baby slept in the sling. It finally escalated to the point of hysteria and the boys bouncing off the walls. What were Paul and I to do? As I was in line at Paradise Bakery for one of their yummy albacore tuna sandwiches, I looked over at our table and Paul looked back at me. We both just started LAUGHING! It was so funny that we did it at the same time. We both knew that sometimes you just have to laugh or you'll end up crying. The only way to make this situation turn out any better was to relax and laugh. And that is exactly what happened. Looking over the entire trip, it WAS comical! And then it ended very smoothly. As a parent, we all have those times when we could really just cry. And sometimes we do. Why not try laughing instead. You are releasing the same amount of energy that needs releasing but it is done in a much more positive way. And it releases endorphins to help you to relax and deal with the situation better. From a place that is coming from your heart, a place of what is really important to you. This moment is the only moment you have to choose between laughing and crying. Enjoy this moment right now, even if they are bouncing off the walls. This moment is all there is. Which do you choose? Enjoy! Kelly Jo Murphy, Certified Parent Coach, helps parents add more fun, ease and fulfillment in their parenting. Sign up for her free ezine by sending a blank email to Parenting_for_Potential-subscribe@yahoogroups.com or visit her website at http://www.museplayground.com