Yesterday vs Today

Yesterday was one of my emotional rollercoaster days, filled with tears. I could not make anything work correctly, I was all around in a BAD MOOD. It happens some around here, but I can usually fake at least a smile, not yesterday. I do not like being in a foul mood, there is not really any good that comes from it, with the exception of some really good sarcastic cracks. It all turned around when I went to bed. Apparently not enough sleep for me, is a bad idea. Luckily being somewhat caught up today, I could focus on the fun side of mommyhood.

Today had its challenges, I watched baby Christian (4 months old) and then had Ellie(4 years) for part of the day. They were of course fine, and no problem at all, unlike my sweet Abbi Grace. Today was the day, that I actually saw her get it. For those of you who do not know, I am very lazy. So much so, that I really did not care if Abbi ever started wearing panties. Chase has put me on a budget though, and the last thing that I want to buy is pull ups or diapers. But today she got it. Only one accident, I could not believe it. We even left the house with her in her little Tinkerbell panties. I was so proud, if I would have seen anyone I probably would have showed them how well she was doing. And yes that does mean going and looking in the potty for all of her wonderful makings. She was so excited too, she just kept telling herself run fast Abbi, as she bolted for the bathroom. The crowning moment for the day of Abbi’s accomplishments was that she went to bed at 7pm. I am telling you this kid was a true blessing today.

After the kids were in bed tonight, Chase’s phone rang. Of course I figured it was work, so I did not pay much attention, until he said “okay, so you killed a deer and now do not have anywhere to clean it? Well, you are more than welcome to do it here….” I looked up so fast, and started saying the usual, he better not, that will be gross. And then Chase starts telling him to take it to the carwash, or somewhere where he can wash all the insides down. I was not prepared for that conversation. And honestly, I just started to laugh. And thinking about it now just makes me laugh. You are probably thinking that it is Chase’s brother he killed the deer, but it was not, it was one of our new adopted sons. I am now picturing him at the carwash, with the big sprayer hose, cleaning the deer. It made my day. I laughed so hard about it, and consider it to be the perfect ending to my lovely day.

Tomorrow Allison and I are leaving for our Ladies retreat. I am so ready to go, but still a little worried. Mainly now, because I am losing my voice a little bit. The guy I dated in high school always liked to call and talk to me on the phone when I was like this, but I never really understood why until today. Emma said that I sound more fun. I guess it sounds like I have been cheering on the winning team. So, tomorrow night around nine-ish, say a little prayer for me, I will be getting up and doing my devotional right about then. I am taking two of my biggest supporters, so maybe they will lose their voices cheering me on. I finally got a picture of Emma in her ballet stuff, but have lost the camera in all of the many piles of laundry. The job never ends.