Yesterday was a day for the books. It was one of those days where you didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Full of lots of events that I just had to share...
We all woke up exhausted. Connor started crying around 2:00 a.m. and had a really hard time going back to sleep. So we were all awake for what felt like a century. When you aren't in the habit of waking up in the middle of the night it can make you a walking zombie the next day! All of you parents know exactly what I mean! :)
Cole had scheduled some warranty work for that afternoon. I spent the morning cleaning the house because I just couldn't stand the thought of making the workers work in a dirty house. Half way through the cleaning I realized that I was about to have to clean again as soon as they left and asked myself what in the world was I doing? :) We had one pipe leaking, problems with both our toilets, and a small problem with our counter top. All easy items to repair thankfully.
I asked my mom to come over in the afternoon to hang out with Connor so I could make sure the workers got everything done. I can't think of anything I dislike more than having work done in my house. I am always thankful when the job is done, but having to see all the temporary mess is not my idea of fun.
When Cole got home form work we all went out to Jason's Deli for dinner. We were going to take 2 cars so that after dinner Cole and I could do some shopping while Connor and my mom went back home. As my mom and I pulled out of the driveway I saw Cole waving his arm for us to stop. My suburban wouldn't start... not surprising since it has been in the shop 4 or 5 times this year. I have started calling it a lemon, but Cole said you can't call a 5 year old car a lemon. :) We knew it was too late to do anything so we loaded Connor up in my mom's car and just left it to take care of later. We were going to all ride together, but decided we would take Cole's truck so we didn't waste time having to come home.
After dinner, my mom and I ran in to Hobby Lobby for a few quick things. Cole and Connor waited for us in my mom's car while they listened to Dave Ramsey on the radio. (Cole is starting Connor out early) :) When we got back to the car we said goodbye and were about to head to the grocery store when my mom's car wouldn't start! I was starting to think someone was playing a joke on us. Two cars in one night! On top of that all the jumper cables where in my car so Cole had to run to Target to buy some. Cole got my mom's car started and we finally left for our shopping trip. The funniest part of the night was after we got back home we found business cards on our cars for a local auto service store. If they only knew how perfect their timing was!
I watched them tow away my car this morning and started thinking about all the events that happened yesterday. As much as I wanted to be upset and frustrated with the situation I couldn't help but to be thankful for all that I have. How amazing is our God that he can give us joy in all circumstances?
"Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
I opened my Bible this morning not really knowing what I was going to read. The first verse I read couldn't have been more perfect for me.
"Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring forth." Proverbs 27:1
I wrote this extremely long blog not to complain about what happened, but to be an encouragement to always look for the joy in every situation. This obviously did not have much to do with Connor, but don't worry I have some fun things coming. Connor had 2 very fun "firsts" last night at dinner that I will share soon. Here is a sneak peak...
