One of Those Days

Wow. It has been one of those days. Nothing big, no life changing events of any kind. Just the little things. Ella melting down (big time) right as I was leaving the house this morning (over her shirt, no less). I hate leaving for work when one of my kiddos is unhappy. I know it is totally unrealistic to think that they will always be smiling and waving as I head off to face my day, but it is hard enough on my heart to leave them AT ALL, so when they are upset......so am I. :(
Next it was the lady that thought the speed limit out our highway should have been between 35 and 40 mph. Not the 55 mph that is posted (after all, that's just a suggestion....right)? Then I decided even though I was pushing it on time, I needed (read: deserved) an iced coffee from McD's. They were rude. And my order was wrong. Shocking.

Made it to work. Relatively uneventful, so I got some wind back in my sails. After work, got Ella to dance, quick grocery store trip, then home for dinner. Ella had another meltdown and a temporary moment of insanity in which she was waaaaay disrespectful to Tom and I (not really like her), so we sent her to bed early and (gasp!) took away her dollhouse. It always makes me sad when she acts like that, just because I know what a good girl she can be and normally is. Don't get me wrong, of course I know as a 4 year old, she is entitled to her occassional meltdown. We don't expect her to act perfect all of the time. But her going to bed early as punishment meant I didn't get to spend much time with her tonight. Noah, however was in a super happy mood tonight, so after his bath, we had some fun play time. He is so funny. So much fun. And SUCH a snuggler. LOVE!!!

So, while our day wasn't one filled with rainbows and unicorns, that was ok. A day of little inconveniences and mishaps pales in comparison with what some people deal with and go through on a daily basis. We are all healthy. We are together. And that makes me happy. No matter what the day held.

I think I will go catch an episode of The Office with my husband. :) That will have me belly laughing as I lay my head down tonight.

Have a good night everyone :)