Well, today was a great day. I had a very calm, relaxing day of housework. The children didn't fight, they didn't get any boo boos, I got a ton of my work done at a good calm pace and even got in a workout, a shower and a nice chat on the phone with my mother. I have plenty of time left this evening to wind down and enjoy my wonderful family over a home cooked meal.
But, not all days are this perfect. I have had days where it seems I am stubbing my toe all day, spilling everything, the phone is ringing off the hook, the kids are crying, fighting, one has an owie, the other spilled his juice, husband isn't happy, the cat is hungry, the supper is burning....AHHHHH!
Yeah, those days....I get stressed, I try to rush and get it all done. But, it isn't worth it. When I do that I go about with my stomach tied in knots, my nerves are shot, and I have a knot in my chest all day. Mama isn't happy, kids aren't happy, daddy isn't happy then we are just relieved when bedtime gets here and I wonder where the day went.
I am learning though, learning to just relax, take a deep breath and do one thing at a time because you never know. Maybe tomorrow may very well be one of those great calm days and I can catch up. The work will still be there in the morning. On a hectic day I just need to chill, let the house stay a bit dirty...what's that honey? Your favorite shirt is dirty? Well, can you please where this one until tomorrow, I will do it tomorrow I promise. Let's just be thankful for where we are right now even though things are not going perfect, even though we don't know what to eat for dinner right now and it is already six o'clock in the evening, even though mama didn't' get any sleep last night, even though the kids are fighting....lets just all sit on the floor and play. Let's take care of our mood and attitude and our childrens needs, worry about all the rest later.
I would rather have a happy day in a messy house as opposed to a horrible day in a clean one. :)
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