Finding the joy!

Gratitude #2 

Yesterday was one of these days:

At the end of the day, I remembered that I was going to write about the things that I am grateful for.  I had to really think about what my blessings were. I decided that what I am thankful for is that we get to start over every day.  We can go to bed and replace any negative experiences with a new light on things.  

I was a terrible mom yesterday. I blame it on a book my mother recommended I read (Something Borrowed by Emily Griffin).  I chose to read it while the kids watched "George" and "Arthur." Well, it was a real page turner, so before I knew it the morning cartoons were over! (I hate to even calculate how many hours they spent watching the TV). You have to know that when I read, I just want to finish the book as fast as I can.  I dive into the story as if I'm watching a movie.  Who is going to stop watching a drama love story to do the laundry or clean up the recent "fort" or make a healthy snack?  I wish I was more dedicated!  By the end of the day (Chris had school until 10) the house was a disaster, the kids were whiny for more attention, and I was just grumpy I didn't get to the ending. Yes, I was a bad mom yesterday. 

But I am grateful that regardless of how horrible your day is, you can go to bed and wake up with a clean slate.  Hopefully with that clean slate I can strive to be a little better.