It seems almost impossible, but each day at work is worse than the day before. Today was no different. By the time I drove home, I was crabby, sad and frustrated. Unfortunately, a very typical day.
So, what can a girl do except focus on the positive? Even though it doesn't seem like it, I have so very much to be happy about...things like...
*My dad is in Florida helping my grandparents settle in for the winter. I love knowing that he's keeping busy. I love that my grandparents are getting help. I love that we get to "babysit" Otis during the day while he's gone.
*Sam and Mary both got straight A's this quarter. That means a pride assembly and a "Principal's List" award. I'm so proud of them because they both have faced some challenges this year and their teachers sing their praises. Love that!
*I made a really yummy dinner tonight. Nothing fancy or complicated, but a meal that 1. The whole family ate without complaint, 2. Jason and I really enjoyed and 3. Didn't take a ton of clean up. What's better than that?
*I have some dear friends who understand how hard it is for me on a daily basis. Friends who worry about me, pray for me and check on me every day. I couldn't do it without them!
*I've discovered that playing with paper and photos and embellishments is very therapeutic for me. Tonight I've been working on a project for a new friend (yes, Sue, I'm talking about you...LOVE that you're checking my blog and appreciate your emails!) and it provided a great diversion for me. And bonus? I love what I'm creating! (Sue, you will too!)
*Love that my brother and Cory got to spend a fun weekend in Miami. Love that Cory can give/take the way only a Yankee fan can. Love that when I got a text at the end of the game last night, Jason and I both knew it was her, and when I finally checked it this morning, it simply said, "Sorry!" She is one amazing addition to my life and I'm so thankful for her!
*This little beauty sent me a sweet thank-you text and her smile has stayed with me all day long. Can you blame me?
Are you kidding me? She might be the cutest little girl ever! Love her. Love her cute shirt. Love her super cute chair. And even more? Love that she looks like her mama, one of my favorite people in the whole wide world!
All in all, quite a lot of positive to focus on. I'm really, really trying!