Mr. Friendly

Why do I let things get to me? There is so much joy in life, why bog yourself down with things that weigh heavily on you, that frustrate you? Isn't it time to get rid of all the garbage in your life - people, activities, etc.?

After disposal, shouldn't you feel much better? Then, you can appreciate the little things in life. For example, my little Adam is full of personality. He is not afraid to talk to anyone. What he has been loving is hanging out with all the "workers" who have been coming to work on our house. This morning, after dropping Grant off at school, I found him in his pj's and rain boots carrying a shovel into the backyard.

He had told them about how our tree fell over in the storm. He was telling them that they weren't getting all the stuff out of the hole they were digging. He was making small talk like he was one of them. I love it!

Another time we had "workers" over, Adam came inside needing a snack. He took it outside. Later he told me that he had his snack with them, and he "sat next to the guy with the blue shirt" while he was on break. It was just so precious.

I adore that my children have personalities and are so different. I also love that they fight and have arguments among each other; it shows that they are brothers. (Yet, I also pray they will be best friends some day.)

If I had more "garbage"/baggage in my life, would I have the opportunity to see these things in my children, to know them so well? I don't think so. My family is one of the most important ventures in my life now. I will work hard right now for them.