Well, today started out that way again. By the end of chore time with the kids, I was ready to pull my hair out. So instead I told the girls to entertain Xander because I needed a time out. I proceeded to lock myself in my room and pray that I could change. I prayed and I prayed, but it wasn't one of those times when an answer comes right when you want it. Finally, I just decided I was at least calm enough to not yell at my kids, so I came out from hiding. Then inspiration struck:
CHOCOLATE
That's what I needed. So I told the kids we were going to bake today for school, and we made Chocolate Scotcheroos (I got the recipe here.) I even had Ariana memorize a poem while we waited for the butter to melt. Then we all dug in. Ok, I must admit that it was not even 11 a.m. when we started pigging out on chocolate, but everyone has days like this, right? Am I alone here? Yeah? Well, ok. But take a good look at our chocolate treat. It's going to be gone soon.
So after a nice healthy dose of chocolate (is that an oxymoron?), some chat with a friend, and reading an uplifting post by my sister-in-law, I'm doing better.
All of you religious friends out there, keep praying for me. I've only got a few days left until Kelly gets here, but sometimes those are the hardest.
3 comments:
You are not alone. I think everyone has days like that. I certainly do. But, not all of us have such difficult circumstances to deal with.
Hang in there (or come on over)! You are in my prayers. :)
Mel, you make me laugh a lot. I have totally had those days, this morning was one of them. It seems like the worst days follow the days that you just know you are the best mom and your kids are finally getting it. Then reality sneaks up on you. It is amazing what a little chocolate can do for me. I've never thought that it might do the same for my kids. That is something to think about.
Love you Mel, Kelly will be home soon!!!
I'm sorry you had a day like that, but I'm really glad chocolate came to the rescue. Those days happen to me a lot and it's weird how they always seem to follow days where I feel really good about myself (just like Bethany said). Good luck for the next few days! You're in my prayers!
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