Today was a good day. My friend Lisa took MJ to school and Emma and I spent the morning reading and hanging out. After lunch we played a card game, then Carla came by to visit. She took the girls to run errands and get MJ to ballet. Jayten and I caught an afternoon nap. I had set my alarm, but slept right through it. I guess I really needed that nap! I was awakened by two little girls jumping on my bed! My other friend Christi and her girls stopped by for a quick visit and to bring dinner. It was yummy! The girls and I finished the evening with a movie.
I have been praying a lot lately for patience and grace, and for God to help me recognize when I just need to take time out from the stress and just "be" with my kids. I really felt peace about things today. I worked a little, but it didn't consume my day and I didn't have to feel guilty about letting MJ watch TV all afternoon. Life is such a balancing act and it's nice to feel "balanced" every now and then. :)
Last Saturday, we whipped out the craft supplies and the girls made some Valentines for Josh and my folks. Emma worked on one for Daddy, who was still out of town and MJ made a sign for Granddad Brock and Grandma Jo. We headed out that afternoon (my first outing alone with three kiddos) to pick them up at the airport. We met them at the door and Mackenzie had her sign already for them. It was a great seeing them. We ran a quick errand at the mall then came home. Josh made it home shortly after us. It was nice to just be together with family that evening.
