Find the Good in Everyday

After the week I've had, the quote I have posted over there on the right has new meaning for me. It's been one of those weeks for me: where most days were filled with more downs instead of ups, where my patience ran out, and my sweet little angelic children seemed to do the exact opposite of what they're told (BIG SIGH.) I was quietly doing laundry this morning and just thinking of all the things that seemed to go wrong this week when my mind was flooded with all the things, no matter how small and insignificant, seemed to go right. Every day this week definitely wasn't good, but as I looked back, I started to 'find the good in everyday.'

The kids may not have picked up their messes or done their chores right away, but Zachary did pick up all the clutter and toys in the family room one afternoon without being asked.

Zachary might have been teasing his little brother too much, but he did come home excited and tell me all about a new friend he had made in his class.

Mason may have to go to the bathroom 4 times during sacrament meeting and 3 times while shopping at Target, but at least he's been willingly potty training the last few weeks and I don't have to deal with messy diapers anymore. (Note to self: When your three year old is potty training and battling diarrhea all day, don't take him shopping with you to Target- you're just setting yourself up for disaster.)

Taylor may have thrown a fit about something, but at least she comes home every afternoon and starts on her homework and practices her piano without a struggle.

Mason may have played 'garbage man' and thrown all the toys, magazines, and shoes into the corner of the room in one big heap, but he did go around and collect all the dirty clothes and bring them into the laundry room for me.

Tanner may be suffering with never ending congestion and waking me up at night with his coughing, but he has the sweetest disposition, loves to give me hugs and has a smile that melts your heart.

My family may murmur about the dinner they see me cooking, but twice this week everyone cleaned their plates and asked for seconds.

I could go on, but I was quickly made aware this morning that there has been some good in every day this week. I'm hoping this little life lesson will be fresh on my mind as I start next week and try to have a better outlook when my days seem to head in the wrong direction.