Things I am NOT ashamed to admit (today):
- I waited a little longer to go pick up Mollie from daycare. I love her with all my heart, but…I don't love her perfectly like Jesus does. Apparently, her entrance into the 'terrible twos' happened at 22 months old, last week. I. just. can't. I was especially not prepared for this, since both of my boys had any semblance of the 'terrible twos' when they were 3 and 4, and it has been mostly mild even then. Pray for us.
- When my 4 year old bit my 7 year old (because he growled at him), we went to have a talk. Luke was so afraid of getting a spanking. I talked to him about how important it is that he never, ever bites anyone. Then, very calmly and very much off the cuff, I simply said, "I'm not going to spank you." *Huge sigh of relief from Luke* "I'm going to bite you." *Screaming, crying, trying to get as far away from me as possible and an expression that most definitely expressed he thought his mom had lost it* Me-"Why are you crying?" L-"I don't want you to bite me!" Me-"Why not?" L-"It would hurt!" Pause for effect. Me-"Do you think it hurt Calvin when you bit him?" L-"Yes." Me-"Go apologize to your brother. I'm not going to bite you." Sometimes parenting can be quite entertaining.
- I started my fast last night before dinner, because I am going to a favorite Italian restaurant with some gal pals tonight. I am going to savor and enjoy and not count calories tonight, and I may even order dessert.
I had oatmeal for breakfast (100 calories) and a yogurt flip for lunch (180 calories). I was rocking along with my water this morning and it gradually slowed down. I am determined to meet my goal before the day ends.
I do not believe in accidents or coincidences. I guess I believe 'everything happens for a reason', while I really don't like it stated that way. It seems vague, and I think everything happens for a specific, God-ordained purpose. Today, something popped up on my Facebook feed that I shared FIVE years ago. In some ways, it discouraged me and made me think the things I was struggling with then, I'm STILL struggling with today. It also encouraged me and helped me to realize that I'm still fighting and I haven't quit. This is what it said:
It's so true. It's so simple and yet so difficult. Intentionality. That is what will make the difference between the will to make changes that will affect our health in a positive way and the choice to change nothing.
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