2.02.2015

What qualifies as a good day.

I would say today was a good day.  

We did nothing special, the kids had their pajamas on all day.  
Dishes are still dirty and laundry is not all folded.  We swept up crumbs and cleaned up spills.  
There was arguing, pulling of toys and hitting when toys got pulled.  There was forgiveness and hugs.  
I yelled at the kids (maybe twice) and then apologized and talked about how mommy is not perfect.
We engaged.  We played.  We read.  
We spent time alone and time together.  There were tears from some and laughter from all.
There was talk of God, singing of praises and reading from the Bible.

Today was a good day.

You see, one thing I have come to realize is that God does not call perfect people to be moms.  That a day does not have to be conflict free to be good.  He does call us to seek Him, to teach our children His ways and to gracefully allow Him to work through us.  Its not about looking like we have it all together, because none of us really do.  We all need Him.  I am so glad that in my weakness He is strongest.  That in my failures, His light shines through.  Its about seeking Him daily and allowing Him to make our day good, because He is good.