Yes, I failed to be thankful yesterday. Officially in writing, that is. I was feeling a bit sorry for myself, though, at the end of the day. I had planned in my head that we would all go to the Placer soccer game and then we would all come home, pop popcorn and watch the final Harry Potter installment together. What really happened is that we came home, they inhaled food as quickly as possible and then most of them left. Chloe went to a friend's house to help her kid sit her little brother. Kaleb and Chase went to play flashlight tag with the Rosengreens. Tanner was going to watch it, then wasn't, then was, then sort of did but actually went in the other room & watched a movie with his girlfriend. Tate fell asleep during the movie. Jake kind of watched it and when it was over shook his head and muttered "I seriously don't get it."
insert series of sighs here
During my period of self-pity here is what I failed to be thankful for. Chloe went to a friend's house to help out & have a sleepover. Her friend is a lovely girl from a very sweet family. Chloe is willing to hang out with her while she hangs out with her little brother. Chase & Kaleb got to go and have a bunch of fun in a very safe environment with kids that I genuinelly like overseen by parents that I trust completely. Tanner's girlfriend came here & they watched a movie here.
My kids have a great group of friends. This is a blessing for which I should be thankful even when it messes with the plans that I've made in my head.
I often find my "Rockwellian" plan gives way to reality. Most of the time because I forget to let anyone else in on my expectations. Ugh.
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