Why is it that when you are so frustrated with your kids and can't wait to get them dropped off at school so you can have peace and quiet, they do something to regret your thoughts?
I was taking Carolyn and Leah to school and we were late, of course, and I was so frustrated with them. I've never seen people move so slow until having children. (Of course the exception to the rule is when there is sugar involved. It's amazing how quickly they can move then!) Anyway, we are getting in the car and Benji (the dog) decides he wants to come too. Great, that's all I need. The dog can be annoying and I was already at my limit!
Obviously God knew what we all needed with that little dog. The girls giggled and laughed and squealed with delight the whole way to preschool. All because the dog was in the car. Nothing more. He did nothing exciting, in fact he laid down most of the drive. But to them it was the best treat. I couldn't help but smile when I was driving, being reminded that kids are on a different schedule and have a different perspective on things. Where I saw a dog and a burden, they saw the fun and excitement!
How I wish that I would look at things more the way they do. They have showed me my "mad" face and I just think, what do they see more? "Mad" or "Happy". I love my girls and I know that all parents go through this time when they are frustrated and exhausted. I just need to remember that I have two friends that are receiving their sweet children through adoption and they would have loved to have had the moment that I did.
