Not every moment is enjoyable

     I have a wise friend that said one time "How can you enjoy every moment when not every moment is enjoyable?" Oh so true. So true. There are just things that are not enjoyable. Your child having an ear infection and being on antibiotics. A crayon being left in a pocket and making it all the way to the dryer. Water being dumped all over the bathroom floor during bath time. Poop trailing down the hall on the carpet. WHINING!! Well you get the idea. Yes all of these things have happened to me recently. AHHHHH Parenthood. I feel like I process things better when I write in my journal and keep up with my blog. Let's face it some days are just down right difficult. I stay in prayer and do the things that I know will help me get through those days. Early morning quiet time with my Savior, running, cooking, laughing with Billy, watching comedians talk about parenting, talking with other mommies, blogging, and the many strong women in my life are just a few of the ways I cope and get through those not so enjoyable days. Then there are those sweet moments. Like right now. The boys (ages 5 and 2) are building a fort and we are all watching Star Wars. Billy bought them Star Wars toys today after church. We went to lunch and then over to visit Meme and Grampy. A sweet family Sunday. I am so thankful for those hard times too. I remember wanting so desperately to have baby. I know women who are right now still struggling to become mothers.  I know with the sweet moments comes those ones that are not so enjoyable. It's just a part of life. God gives us rest and the gift of a new day. I take comfort in his word. Philippians 4:6 Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. NLT I love this verse. He is pretty clear that we just need to give it all to him. How comforting that is when I am overwhelmed and exhausted.  I have a pretty cute husband too who helps me. Today even in the midst of those not so enjoyable moments I am so extremely thankful and blessed for this beautiful life God has given me.