It's a rainy day here in Ma'ili! Aloha. Whatever went on today, or is going on, take a deep breath. It will help.I had such a hectic morning with Rhyen this morning. From getting her out of bed, to remembering it was picture day as we walked out the front door (and having to run back upstairs to grab a 'dressy' shirt and hair accessory), and to standing at the bus stop realizing she lost her bus pass (now when I say lost I mean REMOVING the laminated plastic that was securely attached to her back pack). All the while Mobley is running around, getting as close to the edge of the curb as he can. Aaaaaahhhh!! These are the mornings when I think, "No wonder I thought my mother was a crazy person." I tend to beat myself up (after the fact of course) when I snap at the kids, especially when it happens before school. I remember when my mom used to be in a bad mood before school, and it just made me feel so yuck. I hugged Rhyen before she got on the bus and explained to the bus driver that we will have to get a new one. All good right? It really wasn't that big of a deal in the grand scheme of things. I mean, really Jen? She is picture-ready (I am so glad I remembered even if it was last minute). As far as the bus pass, get a new one; lesson learned. But I was so frustrated with the situation, I steamed the whole walk home and through my first cup of coffee. I still don't know why. Maybe I was just tired... I hadn't had my coffee or eaten anything yet. Or maybe it is just plain hard to call yourself back from those emotionally taxing moments...
So I took a deep breath. I was gentle with myself, rather than overly critical. This is life. This is the stuff that you laugh about later (I hope the kids will laugh too, hahaha). Love life. Period. The good, the bad, and the emotionally taxing!
We all go through crud. Take a deep breath. It will distance you from the seriousness we tend to attach to a situation.
Love your life.
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