It is amazing how a little thing can change your status from stressed to blessed in the blink of an eye. I had one of those experiences yesterday. It is always great when it occurs, and it leaves you with such a great feeling. If only these change in moods could be bottled up and used when needed.
My parents had been on vacation for over a week and my mom was in need of her grandchildren fix. She asked my sister and I to come over for a play date. You know how moms ask in such a way that “NO” is not even an acceptable answer. This was one of those times.
My sister had an early dentist appointment and Thursday’s are my typical “clean house” days. I left knowing that we would not have time to come back home before a ballet class later that day. Therefore, my husband would walk in the back door to a mess. I try to avoid that as much as possible. Even if it means running around picking up between his “I am on my way home” call and hearing the garage door go up. Needless to say, I was stressed before we got in the car to drive across town.
We arrived at my mother’s house and my daughter and her cousin began their normal 3 year old routine (loud and busy). My sister’s baby pooped and it went though her clothes. My sister did not have a change of clothes. It was a crazy scene when I left to run to the store to get a new outfit for the baby.
Upon my return, I walked in to discover my daughter, her 3 year old and 4 month old cousins all sitting with their 85 year old great-grandparents (Honey and Papa Bob). The kids were hugging them and telling all about their own lives, including their preschools, their friends and other adventures. It was the sweetest thing. It reminded me of all the fun times my sister and I had on our visits with Honey and Papa Bob. In that one moment all the stress of the morning was gone.
During my drive home, I reflected on the day. In the buzz of our lives it is easy to forget the simple joys and power of a hug from a beloved family member. Our time together passes in the blink of an eye. Everyone needs to capture and treasure those precious moments. We took full advantage of the day with lots of pictures, hugs and story telling.
Hope you can take a moment to spend time with your family and enjoy the rich blessing God has provided!
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