Some Days

Some days are just crappy aren't they?

There are moments of every day that are difficult,

but other days it just seems the whole day is hard!

Woke up this morning feeling:

weary,

with cranky children,

a more cranky mom,

too much laundry,

too many tasks; all of which seemed important,

so many messes,

clutter piled high,

little hands all around needing help,

and no well out of which to help anyone.

Some days are just like that, but we press on...

We spent a lovely time in the warm, afternoon sun riding

bikes and scooters and soaking up the rays.

Supper was made and enjoyed by all.

A FHE lesson taught by Paige about the Prophet Joseph's first vision

and a reminder that we need to ask heaven for help.

Caleb asleep early,

dishwasher cleaning that pile of dirty dishes,

laundry nearly folded and hung up...

Paige just declared her room looks wonderful!

Things are looking up.

Some days are just hard.

Our days are full of "essential routine tasks" as Sister Beck calls them.

Looking back on the day, it seems silly

that these trivial things

would seem so hard.

Others' struggle with so much worse!!

And so, I'll close this difficult day with

remembering that

my blessings are bountiful...

&

reminding myself of

what Mr. Slinger says in Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse,

"Today was a difficult day.

Tomorrow will be better"

&

by taking a needed bubble bath.

Amber