A much needed break with an abrupt end

by Mama Mabel

Yesterday evening I took a much needed break.  Monday and Tuesday I worked late, came home to cook and do dishes then got Ladybug into her jammies went to bed shortly after dinner since it was already 9pm or later. 

Last night was church night and I had not thrown anything into the crock pot before leaving for work.  By 4pm I was braindead.  By 4:40, the internet at my office was acting up and I had nothing quick left to do.  I made the executive decision to leave early and pick up barbecue on my way home from the recently arrived food truck here in town.  We actually had time to eat and made it to church so I didn't have to cook and I was able to visit with friends and worship communally.  I was a good night and I am very thankful for the reprieve. 

I had it fixed in my mind that I would be on track again today.  I had it planned out to make crock pot baked potatoes which we can top with leftover barbecue after I worked late again.  I knew what I wanted to get done before leaving the office.  I would be hardworking and productive.

Apparently Ladybug also felt that my break should be over because she made sure I put in my time doing hard mommy labor when she woke all of us up by throwing up in our bed.  And on herself and on me when I pulled her into my lap in an attempt to comfort her while saving the sheets.  Luckily Coondog quickly got us some paper towels and changed the sheets while I comforted a very confused and upset toddler.  She didn't know why her body betrayed her and why she was all messy.  It was not a pretty sight.  But, by the time I finished showering her off, she was a happy camper excited to wear her ducky towel and all was forgotten.  At least I wasn't expecting an easy day or I would have been sorely disappointed. 

I think I could probably learn something from her emotional resiliency also. Philippians 4:8 says "...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."  By not dwelling on her traumatizing awakening, Ladybug was able to fully enjoy showering, one of her favorite activities and bounce into a joyful morning.  May I be so quick to look for the positives.