Good Days!!

I love these days when it has just been a great day!! Nothing special or out of the ordinary happened--it was just a good day. My kids had the day off from school & sometimes that makes the day seem kind of long. Today was just the opposite. It flew by! Jake had the day off, so he did a few things on his list this morning, then after lunch he & I (along with Brooke) went grocery shopping. I know it sounds kind of weird, but it was really nice. Someone else was pushing the cart, I only had one child with me (& she happens to be my quietest child), I had a more grown-up conversation while walking up & down the aisles & I didn't worry about my kids getting ready to throw a fit, knock things off the shelves or block the rest of the aisle cause they are oblivious that anyone else may be in the store, too. We went home, the other kids were happy & playing well, we had a nice dinner together & then watched a fun movie as a family, "Evan Almighty". It was a cute movie & I just love listening to my kids laugh. They all went down to bed with little whining & now it's peace & quiet. I love looking back at my day & even though not much was accomplished, I feel like my kids know they were loved today & went to bed happy & we enjoyed spending time together. I have been focusing a lot more lately on how I talk & treat my children & how they may feel when I am frustrated with something they may have done. I realize more & more that when I put myself on the other person's side then I have a greater understanding & more love for that person. This helps me so much in my parenting. I have been more calm & have seen my children happier as I have tried harder to be a better mom. I love my girls & want them to know & feel that everyday!!