Today, I feel rich. Not because I have pockets overflowing with cash but because I have enjoyed a few things that I really love.
*The first being a conversation with my husband about our kids and our schedule where we both saw eye to eye and agreed upon a plan.
*I felt badly about getting Grant to school late again so I prayed about it and I felt peace. This may seem cheesy to you but I needed some peace. I have enough things in my life to feel bad about so that sweet infiltration of peace that only Heaven can send made me feel so loved and so rich.
*After that it was time to check my blog. I even made a post about my boys. After checking my blog, I checked my friend Tiffany's blog and read about tender moments experienced lately in her family, where they have felt as if Angels were with them helping and protecting them--reading her post brought that same peace into my heart. I feel so grateful for her safety and happiness.
*Shortly after reading her post another dear friend Stacie popped up on Face Book messenger to chat with me...we spoke for a few minutes about everyday life stuff and then she shared a few personal challenges she is going through with me. I shared a few thoughts in return and soon we were feeling so happy and fulfilled just from speaking to each other. We spoke about faith and religion and life and it was wonderful.
*Next, I picked up Grant from school arriving early--I might add--where I found that my darling had a bad day. Apparently, a few of his classmates thought he was trying to be mean and so said something mean in return. In his words he got to thinking that nobody liked him and so he went to his seat and laid his head down on the table. I felt so badly, yet so good at the same time. I knew it hurt, but I also felt touched as his teacher lovingly relayed the experience to me with so much concern. I knew he is blessed to have a kind loving teacher and it had to feel good for him to see her concern. He was happy and laughing at the playground in no time, but, I am sure his teacher's kindness lingers a little in his heart--reminding him that he is special and loved.
*Soon we found a few friends who wanted to play at the park across the street. We agreed to go after a little lunch at Taco Bell. I ordered a tostada supreme... it tasted good. Spencer and Grant had their cheese roll-ups and a Fruitista freeze to split (they are yummy, try one). They wanted one so bad and it yielded such a great return. I think it was worth the $1.99.
*Before we got to the park we stopped at Walgreen's to pick up a pharmacy item. There we spotted a few sale items. Disney character plates and bowls for a dollar each. We currently have one spider man plate and one spider man bowl leaving someone with a regular bowl or plate at each meal time. This causes a lot of sadness at our house...so you can imagine my excitement when I say multiple sets of Cars plates and bowls along with a set from Finding Nemo at such a great price. I felt rich putting those plates and bowls into my cart knowing they would bring happiness and joy to the dinner table leaving fights and squabbles behind(well at least the fights over dishes anyway:)).
*And finally the last two items of the day that have made me feel the richest of all. We stopped at the park (luckily our play mates where still there). Grant played with his army guys--a prize that he won for winning the dinner game (a manner's game)-- so happy and content he played in the sunshine laying on his side making sand piles for the little green figures to fight in. Spencer laughed and hugged his little buddy Cameron with that angelic love only chubby cheeked two year old's have. I talked with my good friend Caroline(Cameron's mom) about mom stuff and movies and whatever else was on our mind all while basking in the beautiful sun. While all this happiness was taking place a nice man with a dog wondered over to us. It was a cute enough dog by itself but when Spencer came over and started belly laughing about her wagging tail it went from cute to darling. Spencer and Cameron and even Grant crowded--tentatively at first--around this doggy (that quickly stole my heart). I wanted to hug and snuggle this strange animal for making my little boys so happy. Soon, the boys were running in the field with this doggy and Spencer was wrestling this little fur ball-- he was all giggles and happiness. It was the most precious experience I have ever had under that beautiful sun in the park with my boys. And it pretty much sealed the deal with our on and off "should we get a dog" debate.
WE ARE GETTING A DOG! I have to admit I really liked snuggling that adorable puppy myself. Baby steps to February 28th (our moving day) We need our own dog! Then we can bask in his love and feel filthy stinkin' rich. And isn't that better than just plain old rich.
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