Yesterday was a fabulous spring day here in Colorado. The mountains and fields are bright green from the recent rain, the Mountains were snow capped and the only clouds hung beautifully over the mountains. It was 75 and gorgeous. I had a great cup of coffee and got to hang out with work friends at the Furry Scurry, and event sponsored by my work that raises money for a local animal shelter. Next I went to the "Spring Fling", a ladies luncheon at Centennial Church and got to actually have a conversation with my good friend Kym. We laughed a lot about the more lowly tasks of being a Mom, like cleaning up the tub after a little guy poops. (I think it's all Moms who might read the post so I can get a way with saying that.) When I got home I was surprised to find my husband taping and preping to paint the soon to be nursery so I cheerfully kept Matthew entertained and dreamed of my little guy to come.
Then came today! I'm just plain tired. Matthew got up at 6:15 and then only took a 90 minute nap. He was cranky and warranted many firm reprimands and discipline all day. He knew exactly how to push my buttons every time I turned around and I was saying sorry for my behavior. Yikes!! I had a hard time finding anything good about this day until this evening when as I was making dinner I heard the repeated laughs of my little boy playing Hide and Seek with Daddy!!! There is not a better sound in the world! Steve was attentive and listening to Matthews little voice saying "Hide Daddy, Hide here" and then the squeals as Matthew "discovered" daddy in his hiding place. My heart was bursting with pride and admiration of both my husband and son. Thank you God for moments of respite when we can get out of ourselves and see the good in others after a tough day!
2 comments:
I loved reading your highs and lows. I sure can relate. We thought marriage was a sanctifying process--I think having children can take it to an even higher degree. The joy and the pain intermix to make a beautiful tapestry. Was the luncheon you went to at the Centennial I attend? Too bad I did not go! Blessings to you, Joan. He who began the good work in us will be faithful to complete it until the day of Christ Jesus to the praise and glory of God!
Melonie :)
Thanks Melonie! I'm glad God is in charge of all the work and not me! :-)
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