In this season of thankfulness, I was very much the opposite today. Five loads of pre-planned laundry (I say pre-planned because my children added two more loads during the day with their antics.); a washing machine that insisted on a fight about going off-balance with every load; a vacuum cleaner that sucked up a sock somewhere along the way and was making funky noises; three-year-olds with allergy issues in November (and some fierce 'tudes to go with it); all added to Daddy working 12 hours today... it was a LLLLLOOOOONNNNNGGGGG day for the Stabler Krew. WOW!!!! We're earning this 4-day weekend so far.
Then perusing Facebook posts made me turn my grouchiness around. Too many people being thankful and happy no matter what their circumstances. I need to be more mindful of all that I have been given. I have the resources to have seven loads of laundry to do. I appreciate that I even have a washing machine and vacuum cleaner to act up. (As much as I would have liked to kick them today, I also realize I would have probably hurt my toe more than hurt them.) I'm always thankful for these two dudes in any mood and disposition. And in today's economy, let's face it, it's spectacular that my husband has such a well-paid position that allows me all these worldly luxuries.
It's amazing what a little passage of time... and two sleeping toddlers can do. It helps put this long day into perspective. (Even though in the moment, I was telling myself that I would "miss this stage" and "this, too, shall pass." I have to admit that I am thankful that today is over and His mercies are new each morning.)
Here's hoping I need fewer "mercies" tomorrow.
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