A good reminder

I am fortunate to have such an amazing life. It doesn't mean I do not have hard days. I am however VERY HAPPY! When I have those days where you feel like people say things just to hurt you or your kid is the only one getting kicked out of the gym for biting, I take the time and look at the other side of things. Things that I have to be grateful for. Yesterday was an amazing day. I was able to encourage two of my girlfriends with their struggles. One has a kid climbing out of the crib and refusing to take naps. The other has a kid getting in trouble at school for talking. We all have our struggles and I think victory comes when we admit defeat and ask God for help. I know last weekend I was having an overwhelming day. It intensifies when Billy is gone for the weekend. But yesterday and today have been awesome. I have started really working with Tanner on his numbers and colors. He is talking so well. I am super proud of him. He is 2 so I can not have expectations of him that he will express himself like an adult. He won't. He is 2. Did I mention that?? Ha ha I see how we adults act when we do not get our way SO how do I think a 2 year old is going to act. Maybe your kid does not have the exact same issues BUT it is comforting to know we all have them. I am grateful that my parents have been calling and my mom and I have been having some nice chats lately. My dad called yesterday and wants to come up next weekend and bring my grandmother. I hope she is well enough to come. I am super excited that I am going on a date with my husband tonight. We are blessed that Tanner gets to spend time with his meme and grampy. Such a blessing that they love and support us. I am grateful that God answers prayer. I do enjoy being a mom and I know I am the best mom because I give it my all and put God first. I am trying to do this in ALL my relationships. It isn't about me being a people pleaser. ( I am sure I am doing something wrong somewhere according to someone) But I know as long as I put God first and lay it ALL down at his feet. Then I have nothing to worry about.