Why People Drink Coffee...

I got up this morning and the day seemed like it was not going to be a good day.  My alarm went off but I didn't hear it because the radio station changed when the power must have gotten turned off yesterday during the home inspection.  However, I woke up because Kirra had woken up and came and cuddled in with me.  So maybe this day was going to turn around after all.  Next, Jaret came to cuddle in but then the two of them started fighting with each other as I was in the shower so the fighting continued - not such a relaxing start to the day.  A shower is usually such a relaxing wake up to the morning but hearing the bickering back and forth didn't allow for that this morning.  I separated the kids by getting Kirra into the shower which worked, for a short time until Kirra was out of the shower.  And so things went as we were trying to get ready for our day.  By the time I dropped Jaret off at school and then Kirra, I was exhausted.  This is a time that Terry would say, "See...if you drank coffee you wouldn't be so tired."  And I didn't even go to bed late last night, as my mom had a chat with me about getting to bed earlier than I have been recently.  So yes Mom, I took your advice and was in bed early (earlier than usual anyway).

Instead of heading to the gym, I skipped it and decided to go home for a short nap so that I would have energy to get through the rest of the day; may be time for a check up to see what my thyroid levels are.  I set my iPhone alarm and dozed off to sleep.  It was wonderful - maybe better than coffee?!  But likely not as productive.  Good thing I set my phone alarm as the power was off when I woke up just after 11am.  I woke up and got ready to go get Kirra and then run some errands for the rest of the day.  I hadn't even stopped to think about the issue of no power and the truck in the garage.  I struggled to open the garage door manually but it would not stay up for me to drive out.  After knocking on many doors for help, I was unsuccessful so was trying to problem solve.  I called a friend to ask if she could pick up Kirra from preschool as I knew I wouldn't make it in time.  Finally a gentleman down the street was home and just getting back from a walk so he came and helped me out of my garage.  What an ordeal.  I appreciate having power for so many reasons.  I have to say though, I was a little anxious to pull into the garage later in the day.

After I picked up Kirra, we had lunch together.  And since my day had not been going so well, it was nice to slow down for a minute and enjoy lunch.  Running into a friend who always has a smile on her lips and an encouraging word on her tongue was also helping to turn the day around.  Kirra started colouring and told me she was drawing a picture of the two of us together, holding hands.  That completely melted my heart.  I especially liked her happy face flowers.  Such a positive attitude and she brightened my day!  It is the small things such as these that puts life into perspective.  It is so easy to let little things get you down or to worry over them but how easy to turn the day around simply by changing your heart and attitude.

After school, Jaret played with a girl from school.  She lives just a block away.  When Jaret came in from riding bikes with her he mentioned to me that a boy at school thinks that he and McKenna are in love.  But McKenna told Jaret that they are really good friends but she doesn't think that they will kiss or anything.  Okay then...interesting.  At bedtime when we talked about the day he mentioned that his highlight was watching Mary Poppins at school and riding bikes with McKenna.  Of course this opened up conversation about love and who he will marry one day and he got a little embarrassed.  Love these moments and conversations/time with my kids.  So grateful that God has a plan

I am reminded so often in my life that I am far from perfect.  When I start getting impatient over something so little, like choosing the wrong line at Walmart when I am in a hurry to pick Jaret up from school, I am reminded that I know someone who is perfect.  My life needs to emulate that of Christ more often and see the little opportunities in front of me.  Sharing a smile and kind word with those I am in line with.  Greeting the cashier with a smile and showing her an extra bit of gratitude as she sees the long line that has been building behind her with no new registers opening up.  And then realizing that if I am not at school immediately to get Jaret, it offers him the opportunity to play outside with some of his friends for a few extra minutes and get some fresh air.  So, taking a deep breath and putting it all into perspective - choosing how to deal with today's everyday life situations was my focus today.  Turning my eyes to the example of what Jesus would do was a good reminder and what I needed today.  But, I wonder at times, did Jesus drink coffee?  With all He got accomplished each day, one wonders...

"We love because HE first loved us."  ~1 John 4:19