Simple Things

I have been so busy lately that I was grateful for some simple things today. I feel like we get caught up in what has to get done each day and the going. I don't want to be a chauffeur to my children, I want to know them and have memories with them. At first I felt like I was taking my kids to the zoo today and making it one more to do on my list. After being with my friends and their kids, just leisurely strolling through the zoo, not cramming everything in, I felt so good. My kids had a great time, I had a great time and they were mostly pleasant the rest of the day. I truly believe that if they felt that fulfillment more often, they would be more content with whatever life threw at us. I have been repenting for how harshly I speak and treat my children so often. I feel that discipline is a must!!! But, how I go about it when it is not a dangerous situation is another story. I am happy with today. I am hopeful for the future. I just want to enjoy the things that we do and even have to do, instead of being rushed and impatient. We have planned a trip to the zoo for next week and we are all looking forward to it. The girls are going to get to see the stingrays, ride the carousel and play in the water park. All things we are usually too busy to do.