Laughter in the Morning...

So many mornings it is push, push, push…wake up the kiddos, get them to dress, get them to eat, remind them no stretching or bodily noises at the breakfast table, get them to make beds, get them to brush teeth, get them off to school…..push, push, push.  Some days the attitudes are not very cheerful and the back talk and youngin’ crying don’t add to a joyful start for anyone first thing in the morning.

So today when Anthony showered and arrived later for breakfast than the rest of us wearing his sisters sweat pants she couldn’t find…..It was fun for me to be the one to tell him.  I pointed out he was wearing “girl” sweats!  Courtney erupted in her high pitched laugh-on-the-floor laugh and you can’t help but smile as a teen boy dashed downstairs to get them off….I called after him “at least I love you enough to tell you – I could have let you wear them to school!” making the others laugh even harder at the thought.

It lightened the start to the day and at the image of him standing in the kitchen with those skinny girl sweats on…..sometimes it is those little things that I carry with me in my heart….hearing the laughter following us all, making the morning a happier time…..we all needed that laugh! 
 
GENESIS 21:6 “Sarah said, “God has brought me laughter, and everyone who hears about this will laugh with me.”

Out of context but applies – I hope you laugh with me too and find joy in your day.

Dear God, Thank you...

Dear God, Thank you for the blessing of my husband getting onto days and teaching me patience to wait for your timing which is always perfect!    Amen. 

I Saw Love Today....Did You?

 

I saw love when he kissed her boo boo.

I saw love when he helped her with her math.

I saw love when he showed him how to mow.

I saw love when he listened to his school stories.

 

I saw love when he read her a night time story.

I saw love when he listened to her day.

I saw love when he repaired the bike tire.

I saw love when he took him to his appointment.

 

I saw love when he kissed her goodbye as he left for work.

I saw love when he hugged her goodbye as he left for work.

I saw love when he patted his shoulder as he left for work.

I saw love when he spent the last minutes with him before he left for work.

 

I saw love when he snuggled with her and morning cartoons.

I saw love when he hugged her goodnight.

I saw love when he got his meds ready.

I saw love when he taught him to shave.

 

I saw love when he sat and played Barbies.

I saw love when he guided her in devotions.

I saw love when he set a manly example.

I saw love when he taught him to drive.

Fall is Here...

Fall is here – we played in the willow branches, jumped on a park play structure, collected acorns and found forgiveness for a day of moods…..life is good.

Working Mom Problems

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