Momma Said There Would Be Days Like This

It was one of those days.

It rained all day.

The dogs hate going outside to do their business in the rain, so they always take forever not going, while standing outside in the rain. Then they come back inside and shake wet dog all over the house before I can get them dry.

My daughter wet her clothes and shoes while sitting on potty. My son had at least 3 substantial poopy diapers in the morning alone. How is that possible?!

My husband works till 8 p.m. on Wednesdays, so Wednesdays are long days for us at home. We clearly weren’t going outside to play (in the cold rain), so in the afternoon, I thought we might dye Easter eggs for a fun activity. –Three hours later, my daughter’s clothes and the upholstered seat of our kitchen chair were dyed purple, with the eggs still waiting. In her excitment, she had started dancing on the chair and fell onto the floor, pulling the glass full of purple dye down on top of her.

My 10-month-old was once again screaming as I wiped the dye off the walls and the floor.

“Why is Micah crying?” I wondered out loud, not really expecting anyone to answer.

But my two-year-old instantly piped up: “Because his mother is diving him DAZ-y [driving him crazy]!”

“His mother”?!?! This is how my two-year-old refers to me!!!

I don’t even think she understood what she was saying. But her remark provided the laugh we both needed today!

There was a twinge of pain though, as I reflected on the truth her comment could hold throughout Mara and Micah’s childhood. There was certainly the potential for me to drive them both crazy, especially on days like today, if I’m not allowing God’s spirit to control my thoughts, my words, and actions.

I pray God will give me grace to see His hand in each detail of my life and strength to grow in Christlikeness, no matter what He brings.