There is something I have realized about myself, and it's not always a good thing. I might plan a perfect day in my head...then things don't always go my way...and it messes me up. I am learning not to focus so much on my expectations but to enjoy the moment. This weekend we roasted marshmallows over the fire pit. The wind was blowing the smoke all over us, but it was fun. Let's do more things...just because it's fun!
On Sunday, I had a fun picnic in the park day planned starting right after church. We went to pick up sandwiches...Gavin didn't want any. We got to the park, and I was all prepared to make a cozy little spot for us to eat. I forgot the chips. The wind was blowing. The kids were cold. The kids were fussing. Oh no...this was not what I had planned. Finally, we decided to go eat in the car so the kids could be warmer. More crying...they didn't want to eat in the car. We did anyway. More bad attitudes. Once again, not what I had planned for my perfect family picnic in the park. After too much bad attitudes, we finally decided that the park wasn't going to work out today. We headed back home with the agreement that we would go to Trinity park if the attitudes got better. MORE CRYING!! Finally, got home and soon walked down to the park. Kids were loving it...boys were playing so good together. I was so thankful :) Played, played, played and finally made it back home. Then, we squeezed some lemons for lemonade. Guess what...I didn't measure anything. That's right...got a little crazy! Went back outside and played more. Played in the mulch, wrote in chalk all over the driveway, rode bikes and raced each other! We ended the day with overflowing bowls of Lucky Charms and America's Funniest Videos. I know, awesome dinner! It wasn't at all like I planned it in my head....it was better. Love my family!
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