One of Those Days

The little ones are in bed. It's.quiet. Amazing.

It's been one of those days.

You know, the days that there's a lot of crying, disciplining, ("probably not enough, you in-consistent mommy") ... the day that they got up earlier than normal, so the morning stretched out. ("you're kidding...it's only 10a.m.")  The naps weren't properly achieved, and daddy had to be gone for some of the evening, making it a touch busier.

Why am I saying this...hmmm...had a reason when I started out.

Well, it's normal life. And that's okay.

Not all days are perfect. In fact, none are. :)

That's what heaven is for. :) 

I'm just thinking aloud here as I write: why do we call it "one of those days"? Totally a negative way of looking at all.

True, it "says it all" to someone else, who will get it without you having to say all of: "my 2-yr. old threw the whole toilet paper roll into the toilet, my 1-yr old has cried and cried a lot of the day, supper was a bit of a failure," and whatever minor details comprised your day. 

That's all it is. Minor details.

Just was reminded of Chris Rice's song, "One of Those Days". A good day, where you feel so close to God can be one of those days, or trusting in the feelings of our heart can be one of those days.

"Oh, it's been one of those days

When You walk with me

So close I think

I caught the scent of angel's wings

And my, oh my unsuspecting heart

Leaps from it's place

Begins to race

I finally found the place I never want to leave, oh...

Why can't every day, why can't ever day

Why can't every day, can't every day

Be like today

Oh, why do the good days end

Makes me wonder now

With the way I feel

If yesterday was even real...

Do I wallow in my insecurities

Do I trust what my feelings are tellin' me?

Or do I rest in the promise You made me

That You'll never leave?

Oh, today my heart believes

That the truth remains

You never change

Your love for me is still the same, oh...

Why can't ever day, why can't every day

Why can't ever day, can't every day

Be like today

-Chris Rice-

(song not in it's entirety)

It's not going by our feelings, but reminding ourselves over and over again, that God never changes, never leaves, and when we keep our focus on Him, we'll want every day, to be like today.

(which is what I want for tomorrow)

 My darling boy, on a night when he isn't teething, and isn't being weaned.

That's just plain rough.

I tucked Katy into bed tonight, her big eyes reflecting the hallway light, and was reminded again in a huge way, how blessed I am to have her as my little girl.

I'm a mom of a two-year old.

Incredible. 

(note to self: don't take that lightly)

One day she'll have her own little girl, and I know...I know... I'll miss the "I'm thirsty Mama", "I'm hungry, Mama", and the wails from the crib from little Erik.
(well, maybe I won't miss that as much!) But I'll miss his adorable chunkiness, smile and slobber. :)

Now that I'm almost in tears over the precious treasures I have, (yes, I'm sentimental)

and I better do some cleaning before my dear man comes home!
(photo's from December 2011)