I could feel it coming on last night. The end of my weekend was almost here! I barely saw Steve, the girls, or Blake so my family time was way short! We were finishing up FHE and playing a game! C. was losing her cool because we were not playing the game correctly! I was losing my cool because she was losing her cool! (who said FHE was a family bonding time-watching TV seemed far more bonding than playing games last night!) My nerves were on end. The nerve endings continued on into this morning. I woke up already feeling in a rage. Could it be menopause at my new age of 36? Ha.....
So in my selfish world...#1. I was complaining in my head about how the house is falling to pieces.
#2. The girls dresser drawers are breaking. #3. because the van is a mess and I'm doing the carpool after seminary run this morn. #4. Warren Co. got out of school and we didn't. #5. That my poor daddy is still trying to get stable and regulated in the hospital-where is his heart already! #6. That all my teacher's gave me just enough information last week to get completely stressed out but not enough information to complete any of the assignments. #7. Every single thing one of my kids said another one had something grumpy to say back.(getting on my nerves!) #8. I am so behind in every single aspect in my life...calling, laundry, mothering, cleaning, homework. #9. Trying to set up the studio for pictures this morning and grumpy about the boys scouting stuff that has been lingering in the studio for a week. #10. Someone brushed their teeth with MY toothbrush!
So me, myself and I had to have one of those "come to Jesus" meetings. As I finished up the morning carpool my rage started to settle down when I made myself think of all the good things I have. I really wish I was one of those people that didn't have to settle myself down-that it was natural for me to always find the good eveyday! So here's what I came up with. #1. At least I have a house-warm, dry, messy house! #2. The dressers need wood glue. -easiest task in the world..even I can do it!
#3. I'm so glad I have a van...it works, it runs good, it gets me just where I need to go.
#4. Glad Warren co. got out even if we didn't (mom didn't have to use a sick day while she's at the hospital with dad)
#5. Last Monday Dad was so sick he was in critical care. It was bad. We were crossing our fingers and praying so hard that he would even make it. This Monday he's stable he's even walking the hall a little!
#6. Glad for the opportunity to go to school
#7. Still gets on my nerves that they argue back and forth so early in the morn.-but being a mom is my favorite thing to do and be...even the bad!
#8. I'm always behind on something...until I die I'll be behind.They'll have to call Mckenzie(my organized friend )to come organize all the stuff I left undone. I am never still. I have 500 projects going at once. It's the way I am and I'll always be so I need to just finish a few so I can live with myself!
#9. I needed the money really bad so setting up the studio is actually a blessing!
#10. I can wash my toothbrush in the dishwasher!
Life is really pretty darn good! EXCEPT...where is the darn spell check key on this updated blog??????
6 comments:
Love you Gretchen! Good for you for trying to look on the bright side. Wish I were there to come help clean for awhile. I finally paid Graci to clean our van last Friday-- best $5 I've ever spent! (:
Chrsitianne
Right there with you on almost all of it... Truly there are blessings for every frustration. I'll clean your van in a few months for you. Ü
i love you too. i am sorry it was one of those days :( i want to help, besides prayers, i'll think of something... xoxo
I am one of those people that needs to be calmed down... way too often! I think I need to use you as an example in how to calm down. I never would have done a positive list. Thanks for helping me out too!
Perspective is a powerful thing. Thanks for the reminders.
I needed to have read your post last night before I blew up at my whole family about how we live like a bunch of redneck pigs. I had to just go to bed to keep from killing some people. Love your good attitude. I am so glad you are my friend!
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