She-devil

That was me yesterday, and I'm still not sure why. When I got home yesterday, I was so impatient- with the kids, with Jason, with everything. I was trying hard not to be that way. You know, when you know you are in a bad mood, but you are fighting with all you can to perk up a little bit.

I had absolutely no reason to be in a mood. I was short with the kids, but then there was the golf lesson with Jason. They always say that couples shouldn't give each other tips on the golf course. It's just that he was wanting to know all the things to make him better by today when he goes to play with some friends.

Enough of the negative. Let me tell you what a precious son I have. Jason asked Braden to say a prayer for Jenna last night when we were going to bed. He asked, "about her scratching?" You see, Jenna is Braden's age, and she has severe eczema. Our hearts just break for her when she is broken out. Anyway, so Braden prays, "God, could you help Jenna so she doesn't scratch. Because she doesn't want her medicine on, but she wants her medicine on." Then he prayed his normal thank you's and forgive our sins. Oh yes, I cried. Like a baby. All of my bad mood and selfishness just crumbled like a bad cookie. It was such a sincere prayer from a tender-hearted boy that God has blessed my life with. Talk about a humbling experience! So, when I prayed, Braden could tell I was crying. Afterward he hugged me and said, "it's okay momma, don't cry for your prayer." Whew!

My little princess is quite a piece of work. She is still not feeling real good. I know that because she is often doing her radio call as we have named it. She sucks her thumb with one hand and pulls on her ear with the other. She did get an early bedtime which should help some. I forgot to give her her antibiotic last night, so I woke her up at about 9:30 to give it to her. I just rolled her over on her back and stuck the syringe up to her mouth. She took it right away, then just rolled back over. What a good girl! She is trying to run. She does her best when she is running from me! I tell her she needs a new diaper and she is off to the races. She is also starting to say "tee-tee" when she has messed in her diaper. Maybe she'll be a quick one to potty train. Of course, I'm not even thinking of going there right now. I learned my lesson with Braden to wait until they are ready.

I work at the old folks home today until noon or so. Then I get my weekly lunch time with Misti. Jason is golfing with friends, so I should get some good quality time with the kiddos. Tuesdays are good for me! I've started this day with a prayer for a good attitude all day. And after yesterday, I'm committed to be much more patient with my family!!!