The mad dash to clean my house Saturday was a success. Dinner for our guests was served right on time and the cookies I made to share- probably my best batch ever. Delish. Usually something- somehow goes wrong during a weekend like this. Even the lesson I had to teach at church went well. Wonderful.
But, then there is karma. You see, my husband said he was sick before church, so he wouldn't be going with us. As I dragged my 3 children out the door, late for meetings, I may have- just possibly- hinted to the idea that my darling dearest's illness was being slightly exaggerated and possibly not really real. You know- the infamous "Sunday Sickness."
The kids and I get to the church and before we even made it out of the parking lot, my 2-year-old had to go potty "right now," and I realized that the ignition key had fallen and become lost in the midst of unbuckling and rushing out of the vehicle commotion. I, of course, was thinking not-so-kind thoughts in my head about my husband- because in my own rationalization, it was all his fault because he didn't come with us, because he was soooooo sick. Right.
Fast forward to a few hours after church. Still, I am venting over and over in my brain about my husband's lack of motivation for the day. Then it was as if some cosmic karma reached down from the heavens and punched my stomach with the force of a freight train. My legs had the strength of spaghetti noodles. And my husband? Who just hours earlier I was so sure was faking it? He, by this time was feeling much better. Without giving me all of the flak that he justifiably could have, he took care of our children while I spent the next 6 hours in the fetal position. I know you have all been there. When your entire body feels like it is trying to turn inside out. After a very long night of misery, some deep thoughts about giving my husband a little- or a lot- more credit and several hot baths later, I am feeling much better.
It was in my misery last night that my 4-year-old transformed into a compassionate man. He rubbed my back, turned off the lights, got me ice and tried to keep his sister quiet. All without being asked. It is times like this- brief glimpses of what I hope my children someday might become- that make all of the "Mommy Moments" bearable.
The point to all of this? Sundays and Mondays on the Ponytail Challenge are now going to be thankful days. Days to acknowledge something that you are happy with in this life.
It can be funny or serious. Share with all of us.
What are you thankful for?
6.23.2008
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I am so thankful for those moments, the brief glimpses of what I hope my children someday might become.
ReplyDeleteThey give satisfaction to all of the disciplining, reprimanding, sleepless nights, cleaning and cooking meals with vegetables.
I like this one. I feeling quite thankful today for my wonderful hubby. I was recently called to Primary President. I swear from the day that I was called I have been running. There is a lot to do with the children and a lot to accomplish. I couldn't accomplish anything without the love and support of Scott. You know those moments when you realize that there is no way that luck could have given you such a compatable husband. Heavenly Father knew exactly what I needed. So with that being said I will explain. All I can say is with early morning ward council meetings, 9:00 church and a hubby who walks into sacrament alone (bc I had already been there for 2 hours) with two little girls with dresses perfect, puffy hairbows, cute hair and matching shoes.... PRICELESS!
ReplyDeleteFirst off, I recently had one of those days - I had to call my mom to come over and change my baby's diaper and give my kids breakfast because I couldn't leave my post in front of the toilet! I hope you're feeling much better!
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for cleaning. I don't particularly care for the act of cleaning, as is evidenced by the fact that I don't do it very often. But when I do, I feel so much better, inside and out. I cleaned this morning, and I am thankful for a clear living room floor, and a sink full of nothing! :-)
I am thankful for good friends who never judge what my house looks like, because theirs is the exact same way. And I am thankful for a 6 foot fence in the backyard that keeps my children safe, and the childlocks we installed 2 years ago that keep my kids from wandering down the road the moment they know how to open the front door. I am thankful that cute clothes come in the sizes they do nowadays, so I don't have to walk around wearing a mumu. :-)
ReplyDeleteAlways in line with things that are on my mind---how DO you do it Camille?
ReplyDeleteToday I am thankful for nature. We got to drive up to Kirtland and it is such a beautiful drive. It made me feel so blessed to live around such amazing scenery and in such a wonderful country!
I am thankful for bedtime. Not just bedtime, but when eveyone is asleep. Even in my thankfulness I sound grumpy. Yeah, it has been one of those days.
ReplyDeleteLiving in a foreign country that borders being a 3rd world country at that, I find myself alot more thankful for things I took for granted. Such as hot water in all the taps, central air conditioning, a clothes dryer, the people who work at the grocery stores at 2 AM so I can go to the store at that crazy hour! I am also thankful for the modern technology because I couldn't imagine living so far away from family and only being able to communicate via snail mail. It is so wonderful to sit at the computer and let my girls talk to grandma and grandpa for hours if they want to and it doesn't cost us any extra.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for a hubby who doesn't complaing about changing stinky diapers, or me making mac and cheese for the 2nd time this week, and especially for him saying the house looks great (with piles of laundry not folded, and dishes waiting to be washed, etc.) I am very blessed with a patient, compassionate, loving husband.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for so many things, especially lately. I know we all have our own challenges and trials, but I just cannot overlook all of the blessings that we DO have. I'm thankful to live in a country where I can worship as I please. Even though we are a 'middle-class' family, probably lower-middle at that, and we don't have a fancy new house, I know there are so many people in the world who just DREAM of what we have. Kids who can go to school to get their education, not wondering where we are going to get our next meal from, simple things like that really help me to feel blessed...especially this time of year when we celebrate the birth of this great country.
ReplyDeleteI am thankful for my health. I am not a health nut...atleast not yet, but I am working to be more healthy. I have a sister who has been batteling some mystery chronic illness for over three years now. She has three small kids just like me, and a husband in school, just like me and she lives far away from her family, so she has no real help. I feel like we live the same life, only she has to live with this terrible pain while living her life. I don't know if I could do that! I also don't know why Heavenly Father is giving her this trial, but I'm sure it is for her own good, and growth. Health is definatley something I am thankful for...and sisters!
ReplyDeleteI'm thankful for a comfortable home. It's not my dream house, being that it has shared walls, isn't actually OURS, and stinks like smoke... but I'm grateful that we can make it work and that we're safe, have AC and Heaters, and food a plenty. I'm grateful to be prosperous, when so many aren't.
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