Big, Long Weekend

This post has no fun pictures, just me trying to look for the positive in today instead of how I am really feeling. Daddy Alan has been gone since Wednesday and I feel like I am barely hanging on to my sanity. I know that even if he were here, all these big, busy days would have still come, I would just have someone (an adult) to share it with and not go about these long involved days all by myself. The kids and I have had a good time together overall. And if Mommy didn't have to get anything done like dishes, cooking, cleaning up, taking the car into the mechanic and making all those decisions, I think the week would have been swell. So here we sit (and they lie), all together in the living room because both my children would rather face the punishment for getting out of bed then stay in their rooms for a rest. This is however the quietest it has been all week! Should have thought of it sooner...
Some good things to realize, the car could have cost much more, and it works great now :) Emmy has self potty trained herself in 2 days. So now has been almost completely dry for 4 days and nights. Caught me completely off guard because Isaiah waited until almost 3 1/2 to take on this huge step completely. Emery is not yet 2 1/2 so even though I have always been encouraging, but not yet pushed the issue. I am, of course, pleased, but now I am faced with the reality I will never get a rest or be able to leave home again because she must sit on the toilet every 10 minutes and go potty.
Anyway, despite my mood and my worries about everything today, money, debt, my children's education, relationships, the world, and so many other things, I thank God for all the blessings in my life and the ability I have to be active in the lives of my family. It is amazing the peace He can give and be. May none of us get bogged down in our spirits by the big or even little trials in life - Praise the Lord for His great love and care!