The other day I went upstairs while Ellie finished her lunch. After a while I heard her yelling, "Mom! Can I come out of time out now?" Not having actually put her in time out, I figured I better investigate. Apparently she decided to finger paint with her yogurt, and then realized that she probably shouldn't have done it. Nothing like a semi-responsible kid to make a mom smile.
I love the hymns at church. I love how I can almost always find meaning in them that's relevant to my life. We got to church a little late on Sunday. Getting three girls out the door for church, even by 1:00 in the afternoon, is something of an ordeal. The opening hymn on Sunday was "Gently Raise the Sacred Strain", and we walked in just as the congregation started verse 2: "Holy day, devoid of strife." I couldn't stop laughing at the irony. Yep, relevant.
Little girls in matching jammies are too cute for words. This morning the little girl I babysit showed up in PJs that match the ones Ellie got for Christmas. All three of us were delighted by this.
I've been doing a lot of thinking the past few days about tolerance and love, and how those attributes relate to the internet. I don't really feel like saying much more about this right now, but it's on my mind.
I feel like I've accomplished so much lately, organization-wise. The downstairs coat closet is now clean, in case anyone wondered, and I spent today cleaning the playroom (including the closet!) I'm slowly getting there (how pathetic is it that we've lived here for nearly 4 years and I'm just now "getting there"?) Of course, as soon as I get the entire house organized, one of two things will happen: the world will end, or we'll have to move for some reason and I'll have to start all over again.
Why is it that no one wants to playing a room when it's already messy, but as soon as I organize everything and have it perfectly clean, the 3-year-old double tornado rips through, laying waste to an entire afternoon's work?
I absolutely loved this post. I could have written it. I wish I had.
Love the smiley face. And love the Parent's Truce post. So true! I also really enjoy reading your random thoughts Thursday's. You are so clever and witty!!
ReplyDeleteGetting my house organized is a ten year plan. Though I think I'm just setting myself up for disappointment in ten years.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the smiley face. :)
I loved DYM's post too. It is nice to hear other people so clearly articulate how you are feeling. I can tell we need to have a conversation about church hymns. Did you know that there is one that has the same tune as "Go tell and Rhodey"? It is true.
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Wow! I'm impressed that you are getting so much accomplished. Good for you! I don't have any kids and I have a hard time keeping my house clean!!
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