better

Okay, I'm doing better tonight.  It's amazing what a little fatherly presence can do for my girls.  Joel could see my frustrations with the girls this weekend and really helped out today by being hyper-aware of possible naughty behavior and was able to nip-it-in-the-bud or re-direct.  It's amazing.  Also, both Allison AND Sarah took good, long naps which they needed.  We all even snuggled on the couch and watched Up at my parent's house.  Joel got a little snooze and I even snoozed a little as we watched.  I needed that.  I needed to remember what peace feels like. 

My peace started as I listened to some amazing talks in church, then engaged in a dynamic and uplifting discussion for Sunday School, and then did my lesson on service in Young Women's.  It was funny that I wasn't particularly nervous for my lesson but I had a loose plan.  But as I was teaching I was really inspired and steered in a different path as to how to teach.  It was a good lesson and I really felt the spirit was there with us. 

My peace continued as Joel patiently and lovingly, but in his stern way, corrected the girls when they needed it.  He was so good at reminding them how important it was to keep mama happy.  Who can argue with that?!  If mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy.

Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment in the morning and then we have a full day following that (and something REALLY exciting but I'll wait to say anything until it's for sure...and no, it's not a pregnancy!).  Tonight I wrote out our weekly events and planned my menu out until shopping day (Wednesday) so I feel confident in that respect.  See, life is okay right?  I've taken the time today to fill my spiritual and emotional piggy bank.  I pray that it will last me until I can focus again on the amazing blessings I have amidst the chaos of getting used to change.