Going on the fourth day without school because of the power outage, I *kind of* had a break down with the kids (*totally*) and thought (actually, I threatened) about running away. I even thought about where I would go and what I would do. After thinking it through awhile, I came to the realization that there is no where else I want to be. I just want to take it all in stride a little bit more. So what if my four year old is crawling under all the fabric on the floor of Hobby Lobby or running out of the store to the parking lot while I am still paying? I need to pay faster in order to grab him or just be grateful that it was the floor of Hobby Lobby and not Wal Mart (I have a thing about Wal Mart and germs). So, little four year old and his other siblings, I am soooo determined to see the beauty in all of this before all of this goes away. Being a mom was tops on my list and now that my list has that checked off, I tend to forget about how badly I wanted this. Right now as I listen to Gage (the noted four year old) sing "When Jesus Christ Was Baptized" in his dad's lap and ask what immersion is (he asks that every time he sings it), I know that he's a blessing. So, here's to the enjoyment of it all!!!
How Did God Bless Me Today?
14 years ago
7 comments:
okay I had to laugh because I DID run away this week. I will tell you that after a few hours the feeling goes away and you want to go home.
You can always run away to my house next time.
If you are going...you call me...I'll go with you. :)
I have a spare room here! Plus summer like weather all this week! :) Hang in there it you will get thorough it. Just think of it as an extended summer vacation!
Hey- I hear ya lady. A little bit of madness went around town this week. I love love love your favorite pictures. And that I get to see them in person too.
Next time you want to get out of town, please come our way. There's a basement that has your name on it!
If that doesn't work out
, a fun play date at the zoo or science center would do. At least if our kids were entertained, we might get those few moments of relief we at times desperately need.
Should I pack light? I *kind of* break down, too. I was thinking tonight as I was bathing Reily for the umpteenth time for peeing somewhere..."Who knew we were signing up for mostly mundane tasks?" Really? It's just laundry, food, and clean-up most days. It's a good thing there are sprinkles of giggles, little toddler-isms, and that rare big kid hug...or we definitely wouldn't stick with it. We've got what a lot of people are praying for...we're pretty lucky.
Go...but, make it a round trip : )
i can't help but say, I love your attitude. We've all had the initial thoughts of GET ME OUT OF HERE! But, I love how you made the choice to look at things in a different light and turn your trial into a blessing. (once the kids are grown, I am all for an all girls trip to Cancun. . . ) you rock!
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