Today has all the makings of "one of those days"...
It began around 3:00 a.m. as I attempted to flip my pillow to the cool side. When it wouldn't budge, I realized that the 8 lb head of Sweet & Sassy was weighing it down...not quite sure when she made her way into our bed, but there she was. Around 4:00 I stretched out my legs only to kick Goldilocks...not quite sure when she joined us either! At 4:30 the Lone Ranger's alarm began blaring & in his sleep dazed state, he flipped on the lights thereby waking up The Darlings...all 3 of them. 3 snoozes later, the Lone Ranger was up and bumping about the room getting ready to head out for the day. Thankfully the Darlings continued snoozing & even slept in until 7:00. The marvelous scent of coffee woke me from my slumber, & feeling rather stiff from the lack of being able to move, I made my way to the kitchen. There, all over the counters & the floor, was my precious coffee! I had taken time to prepare the coffee maker the night before, but neglected to put the pot under the spout!
With the mess mopped up & a new pot of coffee brewing, I asked Darlings 1 & 2 what we should do today. Goldilocks decided her toenails needed painting, so off she went to pick out "the perfect" color. Sweet & Sassy, as usual, trailed right behind her. I sat down with my warm mug, & laid my head back, enjoying the momentary silence...but I should have remembered Rule #1 in Mommyisms: Beware when your kiddos are quiet, but alas I did not. The Darlings & I, minus Little Belles & Whistles, spent the next little while painting little toes & fingers. Purple, Yellow, & Glittery were the choices of the day. With my little ladies contently watching a cartoon as their nails dried, I gathered up polishes & headed to the bathroom to return them to their rightful place...only to step on a wet roll of toilet paper. Grumbling to myself as I removed my soggy sock, it suddenly dawned on me to wonder: just how had that toilet paper gotten wet? This could only be the work of one Darling...Sweet & Sassy. Sounds of little feet pattering my way, followed by "is nassy (nasty), Mama!" proved my conclusion to be true. For the second time this morning out came the mop & bucket.
That task taken care of, next on the agenda was to whip up some banana bread. With chairs pulled up & aprons tied on the Darlings & I were ready to bake! I set the mixer on the counter with the bowl & beaters. I grab my recipe only to turn back around & find that my beaters were missing. A quick survey confirmed my fear... Goldilocks already "cleaning" them for me. Hot water & dish soap quickly restored them to readiness, & soon 2 loaves of banana bread were baking in the oven. By this time my sweet Belles & Whistles was ready for her morning nap so after some snuggling & a bottle she drifted off. I looked at the clock & realized that it was only 9:30 a.m. After breaking up a wrestling match, I decided it was time for my secret weapon...our indoor pop-up princess tent. The package claims that it's E-Z fold up & pop-out technology is a breeze to maneuver, 4 steps complete with stick-figure pictures assure you that it is so. I am fairly certain that the battle to unfold & set up that silly tent would have been a more than adequate audition to participate in Cique du Soleil! Finally with the older Darlings distracted & the little one sleeping, I had a moment to take a deep breath. I knew that this was just one of those days & that I had a choice to make: Cry or Laugh.
I sit here now, listening to silly giggles & happy chattering, & I'm reminded of a quote that my dad always used to say. "The only difference between a good day & a bad day is your attitude." How right he is! Right now I am making a choice, Today , with all of it's oops & uh ohs, I will laugh & I will choose to have a good day :o) I think I'll cut a couple slices of that warm banana bread, climb in the princess tent, & have a mid-morning snack with my Darlings!
Be Blessed!
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