Blue Mood?

Last night we had a quick pizza dinner because the kids wanted to go to the community pool afterwards. When we arrived at the park, the place was crawling with cars, and there were security people and parking attendants. We hadn't known that there was a free band concert to begin at 8:00. We managed to find a spot, and the attendant assured us that we'd be able to get the car out if we left before the concert finished. So we headed on into the pool area.

Son #3 gets frustrated sometimes because he's not a strong swimmer. We've been trying to coach him, but he's also stubborn about thinking he can't do something. The walls he builds in his own way are higher than anyone else could ever build for him. Sigh. Anyway, one of his "I can't do this and I never will" rants turned into a comedic moment for a change.

The concert started promptly, and they launched into a big band medley. I was thrilled to hear one of my favorite tunes and said excitedly to the kids, "Listen! They're playing In the Mood!" Little Determined Chin scowled, and growled, "Yeah, well I'm really in a mood." The rest of us looked at each other, and went from smirk to big belly laugh in no time. Even the little crank case finally started cracking up.

I personally never underestimate the power of humor.