Certainly you’ve all heard of “the secret.” If not, then I suggest you watch a little more Oprah (ha!) But really, this morning the kids awoke at 6am and I considered the long day ahead of me~ with Blake working very late and my house a total disaster of half-packed boxes; I decided I’d try to think positively…maybe good happenings would accompany me throughout the day. And, what do you know? they did! Small feats, but feats nonetheless.
Dane ate a good breakfast (atypical for him). Evy and Dane played in the bathtub for a LONG time….long enough for me to pack a few boxes in the bathroom. We walked to the grocery store and the kids were truly on best behavior. I didn’t have to use a stern voice even once. Both kids napped at the same time. Now that really is a miracle. We walked to the park where the kids were entertained by the sandbox and water features for hours. On the way home, we walked by a beautiful brownstone and Evelyn, with her continued obsession with flowers, noticed a gorgeous rose garden. She begged to pick a flower. Of course, I couldn’t allow it. I thought: oh boy, here it comes, a huge tantrum. But right as she started to cry, a wonderful man came out and asked if she wanted a rose. He cut a bouquet of roses for Evelyn. Wow! All of our dishes are packed and so the kids and I ordered pizza with our friends downstairs for dinner. No fussing at bedtime.
Now if that doesn’t constitute a good day, I don’t know what does. My kids are really great. I need to remember that and I think I need to do more positive thinking. I know it doesn’t always work, but hey, what’s the harm in expecting the best? So, although I should be packing right now… I couldn’t pass up the chance to express my gratitude for a good day.
