Just Our Thoughts

Well, I thought, great! I had a good night's sleep. Little W woke happy and we played together before anyone else woke. I got up, did my morning routine including starting coffee. And then my whole world went to pot. I was suddenly angry! Why? Little things! Children having to be told over and over again to do the same chores they do every single morning. I found water in my white sugar storage! A lot of water!!! No one could find the comb to comb hair! Why can't the put it away when they are done??? So my dh left for work with the house in turmoil, starting his day off on the wrong foot too! I hate doing that to him.

Now how do I settle down? I've talked with the kids about how they need to obey and do their work without complaint. We've talked about how much it helps me (8 months pregnant) when they do what they've been asked. Discipline has been applied. Scolding have been given. I'm still angry! I don't want the whole day ruined over kitty litter!!! How pathetic is that.

And so we move on - more cleaning, getting supper in the crockpot, schooling. First, let's find some calming music. Hugs all around. Sigh. We can do this!