This is a different kind of post than my usual pictures and journal of our family activities. I have had the kind of day that I need to vent about and so I will submit you all to a recap of my crazy day and the lesson I learned through it all.
A summary in point form of my day would look something like this:
- Mommy who woke up with a throbbing headache (which didn't go away even after the ibuprofen and tylenol)
- Whiny 4 year old
- Anxious, clingy 6 year old
- Eight year old who won't stop bugging said 4 and 6 year old
- Get school work done early so we can leave the house by 9:30 a.m.
- Art lessons
- Make deposits at 2 banks
- Lunch in the van
- Trip to the library where it stinks because they're painting the children's section
- Dead battery in the van
- Run to gymnastics in the rain
- Get a ride back to the library and wait for someone who owns a vehicle parked next to me to come out and jumpstart the van
- Get home in time to help 8 year old finish his school work before 3 more kids get here for me to look after (said 3 kids are wonderful by the way Elise)
- Make dinner in time for Husband to arrive home, eat and rush off with oldest 2 children to Pioneer clubs
- BREATH
In our home we have a tradition of asking everyone at the dinner table, "What was your favourite part of the day?" It is a great way for us to fill Ryan in on what we have been doing and to give each person a chance to tell about their feelings through the day. Tonight, Ryan asked me first to tell my favourite part of the day and at first I couldn't think of a single good thing to say. Then I realized that we were all together as a family eating dinner and it was a fairly peaceful time. As we went around the table and the kids and Ryan shared their favourite parts, I thought of others I was thankful for: I met a lady at the kids' art lessons who is new to Canada and had a wonderful time talking to her and getting to know her. Grace worked really hard on her math and language arts today and got it all finished before we had to leave for art lessons! Now, Rachel is in the bath and Ryan and the older 2 are gone, so the house is quiet and peaceful. Just before I put Rachel in the bath, she was playing with this Blue's Clues toy that tells you the name of the letters when you push the button that has that letter on it. After each letter, the voice of "mailbox" says, "Do you want to play again?" and each time, Rachel let out a hysterical laugh and said, "YEEESSSS!" It was quite comical and entertaining and as I watched her I was suddenly aware of how much I have to be thankful for. I have three healthy children who really do love each other and behave well more than half the time :) I am married to the world's best husband (argue if you want but I know it's true!) I have friends and family who love me and support me. And my headache is finally gone! I am thankful to God for His reminder to me that there are many blessings in my life. If I turn my heart toward Him, He gives me the ability to have a sense of humour about the chaos that might otherwise drive me crazy! :)
3 comments:
Christa, you manage to challenge me every time I see you, talk to you, read your blog. Thank you for helping me remember that everyday brings a new thing to be thankful for. You are such a dear friend to me and I am so thankful that when I drop my children at your home they are cared for and loved as much as if they were your own (I never doubt that despite the day you've had you will always care for my babies). Thank you for being who you and always remember that God has created a wonderful, mother, wife, friend and woman in you!
okay I clearly didn't proof it before I posted it so forgive me (and they want me to teach kids to speak english)!
I commiserate with you on your day...when it rains it pours huh? And I too am encouraged and inspired by your perspective at the end of it, good reminders on being thankful!!
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