I woke up today feeling so grateful that it is a new day.
Last night was bad. Just bad. I won't go into great detail because I really do not want to remember it. I want to let it go and start fresh today. Let's just say that I had another motherhood failure. Ironically, I woke up yesterday with the intention of really trying hard to not let the little things bother me. I took extra care....engaging more with the kids, not raising my voice, doing special things with them....etc. And then in one weak moment...it all washed away. I am just sick over it. Cried myself to sleep and prayed to God for more patience. I want to let my kids be kids but sometimes enough is enough. Please tell me it happens to you too? How do you relieve stress? What do you do when your kiddos get you so upset that you just want to yell at them? Cause what I am doing ain't working and losing it just makes me feel worse about myself.
Moving on......
The day was great other than that.
Breakfast. This kid slays me with her cuteness and her insistence on being a big girl. Stop getting bigger please.
We went across the river to meet a friend of a friend to sell them an old desk.
I had her meet me at Barnes and Noble so we could play. It also happened to be story hour. Score!
Some favorite storybook characters.
Of course we had to visit Thomas and friends....she cracks me up.
We went to lunch, stopped by a local boutique to inquire about their rates for vendors and then headed home.
*****{I have to say that I am just in awe of God's grace and the grace that my children freely continue to give me. I don't deserve it. I know it. No one does. I am just going to take it and pray. Pray that I can do better and pray for more patience and perspective. These times are short. I feel it with every passing day. Please God help me not to waste them being stressed and anxious. }****
I am getting ready to go to lunch with my Mom. We are heading to my favorite Mexican restaurant. A great way to start the weekend!
Have a good one!
