So far today I have gotten about every third thing wrong.<\/p>\n
So far this week, 3\u00a0of my children have had stomach aches, 2 had fevers, one barfed.<\/p>\n
So far, Timmy has had only one potty accident in over a week.\u00a0I’m trying not to jinx it by hoping we’re over the potty-training hump.<\/p>\n
So far today, I’ve laughed out loud at my very funny children and been so frustrated at my computer that I nearly cried.<\/p>\n
Today, I finally got a first picking of black raspberries. Between the lack of rain and the cicadas, there may not as many good ones as last year. So sad.<\/p>\n
So far this week, I’ve refused every board game request my children have made, but I did play baseball with the twins (parents vs. players as a final practice). I even got 3 hits.<\/p>\n
So far today, I’ve been testy more than I wasn’t\u00a0and still haven’t put away all of the groceries I bought yesterday. The kitchen is dirty from last night’s dinner. And I forgot to make the Jell-o I had planned for tonight’s dinner.<\/p>\n
So far today, we had a really great swimming lesson with a new teacher. Except for the one who’d been barfing. She stayed with Grandma.<\/p>\n
So far today I talked to my mom on the phone, but haven’t yet called back to confirm Meg’s dentist appointment on Thursday.<\/p>\n
Today, I spent more time reading my book (I was almost done with the story) than reading my Bible.<\/p>\n
Today, I remembered that God’s love for me isn’t measured in the number of black raspberries I pick or how well my computer works. I enjoyed the giant orange day lilies peeking\u00a0out from under the berry canes. I saw a big brown toad.<\/p>\n
Today, God hasn’t been one single bit concerned with what I did or did not get done. My grumpiness doesn’t scare Him off, and He rejoices over the few moments I remember His presence. He fills my days with good things and people I love (and who love me) and all the grace that a run-of-the-mill, overwhelming summer day requires.<\/p>\n
And because of His grace, I will choose to stop whining and go play Uno. And maybe I’ll even clean the kitchen.\u00a0Maybe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
So far today I have gotten about every third thing wrong. So far this week, 3\u00a0of my children have had stomach aches, 2 had fevers, one barfed. So far, Timmy has had only one potty accident in over a week.\u00a0I’m … Continue reading