Since I exposed my toxic pattern of freaking out on the boys, I went into Sunday with a little more confidence. Guess what? Sunday was smooth as silk! Thank ya Jesus!
Monday-we went to our favorite ice cream place, Cold Stone Creamery. I hadn't mentioned anything about it, so it was a real big surprise when we got there!
Tuesday-It was bedtime. We keep hearing footsteps upstairs. We're trying to watch DVR'd shows that are 2-3 weeks old. I gently answered the boys after they came downstairs for the 5th time. Just can't get enough of ol maw and paw!
Wednesday--A lot of people in my circle are experiencing graduation and I've felt myself be especially weepy here lately. So here lately I've been taking time to sit back and be still. Especially in the arena of the boys. I have been standing back and just watching them...as if I were a stranger. I'll notice things about them, enjoy them, and try to soak up every small moment I can.
Thursday-to say that M inherited J'a attitude towards the morning is the understatement of the century. He is NOT a morning person. This morning M was getting short with me about missing the bus. He kept insisting he would and I was ensuring him he wouldn't. I didn't tie his shoe right, his socks were too tight, he wanted to see the still sleeping P, blah blah blah. All within about 3 minutes. My first reaction: put duct tape over his mouth. My eventual reaction: being as super gooey as I could and speaking encouragement and blessing. It's gonna be a great day!
Friday-seeing an awake (and smiling) face when I got home from the gym this morning before school. Nothing short of miraculous! I feel that I can't tell him enough how proud I am of him.
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